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COMPETE IN THE GOLF DIGEST OPEN

TWO-PERSON BEST BALL

COMPETE IN THE GOLF DIGEST OPEN

TWO-PERSON BEST BALL

Free up your driver

By Ernie Els Photos by Stephen Szurlej

October 07, 2007

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Try a lighter grip and shorter backswing

Tension free

Start out with lighter grip pressure to keep your arms and shoulders loose during your backswing.

Smooth speed

Loose muscles move faster than tight ones. Feel like you're cracking a whip, not tightening your grip at impact.

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