Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf breaks down five common instructional 'lies' that hinder distance and consistency for senior golfers. He provides simple, body-friendly fixes for driver setup, swaying, tentative iron shots, wrist manipulation, and the 'never up, never in' putting fallacy.
Lower your driver tee height to improve sweet-spot contact and reduce reliance on complex timing.
Eliminate lateral sway by keeping your nose steady and staying centered over the ball during the backswing.
Avoid the 'slow and easy' trap by swinging with authority and commitment through the strike zone.
Reduce intentional wrist hinge to create more width and a more natural, repeatable swing arc.
Focus on distance dispersion in putting to minimize three-putts, debunking the 'never up, never in' myth.
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