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Free up your driver

By Ernie Els
Photos by Stephen Szurlej

Try a lighter grip and shorter backswing

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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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