Stop Doing This: The Most Dangerous Advice for Older Golfers

Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf breaks down how older golfers can regain distance and avoid pain by abandoning traditional high-torque advice. He introduces simple setup adjustments—such as higher hand placement, a 'thigh pivot' rotation, and a tennis-style release—to create a more natural, fluid motion. These techniques prioritize joint health and spinal safety while generating effortless power.

• Raise your hands at setup to create a straighter line from the arm to the club, preventing the body from locking up.
• Abandon the 'X-Factor' (separating upper and lower body) to avoid spinal strain; instead, move the hips and torso as one unit.
• Stand taller with a more neutral pelvis and slight upper-back curve to increase rotation mobility.
• Move the ball slightly further back in the stance so it is centered with the chest to encourage an inside-out path.
• Visualize a tennis forehand top-spin motion to feel a natural, effortless release through impact.