GOLF: The Best Swing For Senior Golfers

The Best Swing For Senior Golfers

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So the older you get - or the less flexible you are - maybe you can't quite rotate your body as much either on the way back or on the way through. Are there some mechanical things you could do to increase the rotation relative to where you are? Absolutely. But are you as a 75 year old guy who works out once a week going to rotate like a 25 year old kid who works out every day and has a chiropractor and a trainer with them all the time on the PGA tour? Probably not.

If you just want to play the best you can with what you have, here’s what I would do. Number one is I wouldn't focus as much on trying to get the rotation in the forward swing. I would focus on getting the rotation during the back swing.

There are some things I can do to pre-set more rotation in the backswing. The first is stance. I would want to use the closed stance line where your right foot is a little bit farther back because I want to focus on at least getting a full turn on the way back. Second is foot flare. If I want more turn going back, I want to have the foot turned – or flared - out because that will help me turn the most. Third I want to have the ball position more back than normal.

Part number two of this now is going to be how the club and swing direction work. With the two stations I demonstrate in this video, I'm going to preset everything we do based on trying to get the club working in a draw pattern. If we're going to give up some of the body rotation in the follow through, we're going to preset a swing direction that works more from the inside. It’s going to exit more to the right, going to be a little bit higher than normal and maybe even have a little bit more arm rotation than normal. All of that is to maximize what you guys have.

You must maximize turn going back and you must maximize extension on the way through. We want to make your swing direction more inside out. The slower your club head speed, the more your swing direction should be inside out to maximize getting the ball up in the air high enough so you can hit it far enough to effectively play the course and have fun.

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[williamhall]

As an 82 year old golfer who has watched a myriad of YouTube videos on golf advice, this is the most helpful and practical blog I have seen. Thank you for this.

[davidrichardson]

Per my earlier comment I promised that after I put this in play I would give you feedback. Although it’s still a work in process, I used these suggestions to get a bigger turn. OMG! My dispersion and distance improved a lot. I got my iron distances back and hit one drive on a par 5 that shocked my playing partners. Thanx again Eric.

[trevinbski]

I'm not a senior but with a lower back problem that's causing lack of flexibility I am very stoked to use this swing....Thank you very much

[bobmansfield]

I am an oldie of 77 years.I haven, t played for some time now but visit the range once or twice a week to practice new things that I have seen on Utube videos.I have found that by withdrawing my trail foot and keeping my upper arms close to my body during the swing that I can make a full swing with good results.I also raise my left foot a little during the back swing and replace it to start my downswing.Also I have discovered how to "swing" the club through without trying to "hit at" the ball.I am still having some problems with my Driver but this is I am sure a mental thing and I hope to soon overcome this. Thanks for all your advice for Senior golfers it is much appreciated.Bob.

[toddg]

Hi Eric, thx for the video. I am 67 years old. I have been working through golfers elbow and left shoulder impingement. I will start to try your lessons for senior golfers. With this video I will be in fear of shanking the ball. I will try it out. Thx again :) Todd G.

[JerryMckinsey]

Hail to the old people, I'm 64 Eric. This is a great example of what I gotta do to turn. I watched so many of your videos And this one is a big help, thank you bro

[GolfandPBnerd]

Hi Eric, sorry, this may be a long winded post. I first saw this video when it came out, two years ago. I'm 65 now and I noticed a big problem with my swing is that instead of turning my hips on the backswing, i tended to bump them to the right (a sway away from the target). I focused on kicking in my left knee, straightening my right leg and making a better turn. It worked, but it was hard to do consistently and I had to think about it a lot. And then I remembered this video and dropped my right foot back, flared it out and wow, it was so much easier to make that hip turn, now. So now I'm whacking myself in the head saying, "Why the heck didn't I listen to Eric earlier??". Thanks Eric :)

[bobmansfield]

I am 77 years young and have just seen your great video.However just today at the range I developed this same method of swing.With the stance closed a little I am able to make a full turn, also dipping a little down towards the ball with my left shoulder and I am achieving a slight push to the right causing a slight draw or as most of my shots were, hitting really straight shots. Great video and great advice. Also I maintain both arms close to the body on the back swing and through. Having had a lengthy break from golf I am really pleased with my emerging progress.and may it continue.I shall be going to your site on a regular basis and following your marvellous instructions.Thanks Eric.

[wellesleybroomfield]

Great information. I am 60 years old and lately,  I've found that I had lost some distance and accuracy. I went out yesterday after viewing this video and tried the stance, flaring the right foot and putting the ball slightly back in my stance, and it worked very well. Greater distance, more accuracy at target. All-in-all shot a very good round (79). Thanks for the tips keep them coming.

[jackgreer]

I was forced to cancel my $395/yr. membership due to income limitations but watching this video has me second guessing that decision. I am a 76 year old Marine Corps veteran with back issues and this video which I saved long ago is extremely helpful. Thank you very much for your quality instruction and especially for the consideration to senior limitations. As always your instruction is concise and very clear.

[anthonylennen]

Chris thanks for linking this to me. Since this has gotten 800, 000+ views, I think it makes my point that a ton of golfers have figured out that they are physicially or athletically incapapable of producing a "modern" swing. Thanks again. Tony

[williammilligan]

Just to tell you how much I appreciate your senior stance. Tried it and today, and it worked perfectly. Normal score is 78 to 80. 74 today with about 20 to 30 yards better. Not to bad for a guy 69. Thanks so much man.

[ptenner]

There are hundreds of thousands, and maybe more, of golf videos on youtube, but I must say that without a doubt, your explanations and demonstrations are superior to anyone else out there. There may be other instructors who are as good (I haven't come across them yet), but no one out there is better than you.

[jimnation]

Great video Eric, This is the best video for me. 73 year old 10 HCP hit the ball straight or slight fade drive goes 210.. Really need to draw the ball to pick up distance. Clubs are fitted at 1/2 inch long 2 degrees upright works for my steep downswing.

[ihop]

I’m probably one of the youngest golfers watching this. 41 and missing the right leg below the knee, partially fused left ankle and fused low lumbar. 104 driver speed, 90 with the irons. For me it’s all about the lines. Times my body starts slowly to open up way too much and alignment gets wonky. Some of my best ball striking has been when the hands release more between the shoulders and head. When that happens I’m hitting greens all day effortlessly. As soon as I have to auto correct. Game over.
Great vid. Thanks.

[robertstephen]

Watched your video yesterday and tried it at the course today. I followed your advice, consciously moved my right foot back slightly and turned it out just a bit. The results were great. I found my drives consistently going 15-20 yards further and the crazy thing it made me aware of my follow through which somehow straightened out my slice. Every drive was down the center of the fairway. One small correction helped other aspects of the swing fall into place with gratifying results. Thanks for the info.

[bigjake]

Thanks for the quick response and video Eric!!
Much appreciated!!!!
Will start working on this immediately!!!!

[tmo]

You are the only YOUNG golfer that realizes and explains how us older seniors need to play. It all falls apart at age 60.

[OpaKnows]

Great advice. Took a lesson once from a pro who wanted me to swing like a tour pro. He told me all of the pros get a lot of turn back and through. I agreed that they did, but then informed him I wasn't a golf pro. This is what all of us aging golfers aspiring to get better or maintain a decent handicap need to hear. Otherwise we're just going to hurt ourselves and drop out of the game altogether.

[williamabare]

Eric, I love your lessons and your approach to playing better golf. As a senior golfer (age 77), I do not have the time or the inclination to develop an ideal golf swing. I do, however, in your words, want to "play the best with what I have." I have a 16 handicap and play on a very difficult course with forced carries, hazards, and undulating greens. Please tell me how to setup and construct the noodle (distance from ball, height and angle of noodle, etc.). Many thanks!