HOW A GOLFER OVER 50 GAINED 40 YARDS IN LESS THAN AN HOUR
How a 40-Yard Gain Happened in One Lesson
Real people. Real data. Real results.
This episode of the ProperGolfing Podcast shares one of our favourite real-world transformations — how a 68-year-old golfer gained 40 yards in a single lesson. No gym work. No complicated swing positions. No “trying harder.” Just the right principles applied correctly.
The Story Behind the Transformation
Harry came to us believing he had permanently lost distance because of age. That’s a story we hear every week — and one our Transformation Vault has proven wrong hundreds of times.
When we assessed his swing, three issues stood out immediately:
- High tension in the shoulders, hands and arms
- An open clubface created by gripping too tightly
- Blocked weight transfer from years of being told to “keep your head down”
These are among the most common distance-killers for golfers over 50.
The Key Changes We Made
Harry’s breakthrough came from applying core Timeless Golf Swing® principles:
1. Reducing Tension
Using simple box-breathing techniques, we helped him relax his body and quieten the mind. Relaxation is not slower — in fact, golfers typically gain up to 15% more clubhead speed when calm and free of tension.
2. Releasing the Clubface Properly
Once he reduced tension, he could finally use his dominant hand to square the clubface, restore correct loft, and produce a cleaner, more efficient strike.
3. Allowing Natural Movement
By learning to release his eyes rather than keeping his head frozen, his whole body could rotate freely. This unlocked both speed and power — without effort.
The Result
In less than an hour:
- Driver distance increased by 40 yards
- Shots flew straighter
- His confidence improved instantly
- He experienced effortless power instead of forced effort
His reaction was priceless — and exactly the kind of transformation we see every week.
What You Can Apply Today
The same principles will help you, too:
- Practise box breathing to reduce tension before you swing
- Use your dominant hand to release the clubface
- Play for pleasure sometimes, not pressure — your body performs better when relaxed
Small changes. Big breakthroughs.
Want Your Own Personal Plan?
You can join the ProperGolfing Online School for £9.99 / $13 per month and receive:
- A personalised 30-day improvement plan
- Coaching shaped by the world’s largest real-lesson Vault for golfers over 50
- 450+ training videos
- A simple, proven path to better golf
This is the same system that produced Harry’s 40-yard gain — and it’s available to you instantly.
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See you on the tee,
Julian and Jo – Co-Creators of Proper Golfing and The Timeless Golf Swing Method
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