Swing Arc
The first critical element to generating speed is something you may already know: the bigger the arc you can have in your swing (really, the taller you are) the further the distance the clubhead will travel, and usually the faster the club will travel.
Timing and Technique
The second way to create the clubhead speed is timing and technique. The best way I can describe how Rory gets the distance he gets is to twist a rubber band up 4 or 5 times, and let it go.
What Can We Learn?
First, if you can, work on widening the arc of your swing. This is different than taking a longer backswing. Instead, don’t be afraid to get your arms extended a bit on the takeaway, and create a little more distance for the club head to travel from the top of the backswing to impact.
How does Rory turn back to the ball?
As Rory turns back to the ball, the club is lowered into a "holding" position by the movement of his lower body. He's making a very strong move here, with the wrist angle between the club and his left arm retained.As Rory turns back to the ball, the club is lowered into a "holding" position by the movement of his lower body. He's making a very strong move here, with the wrist angle between the club and his left arm retained.
What is Rory's holding position?
He's making a very strong move here, with the wrist angle between the club and his left arm retained.As Rory turns back to the ball, the club is lowered into a "hold ing" position by the movement of his lower body. He's making a very strong move here, with the wrist angle between the club and his left arm retained.
Who has a trigger in golf?
You may have heard about a golf swing “trigger” is. Lots of golfers have them. Jack Nicklaus had his signature head turn. Lee Trevino had a kick-in move to start his swing. And it turns out Rory has one, too.
How to get a squishing?
Push into the ground with your lead leg. First, you push into the ground with your lead leg, flexing in slightly, as if you were squishing something on the ground.. 2. Push out of the ground with your front leg.