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The maturing Golfer series : senior golf
Transformation Vault Series – Week 3
The Driver Slice That Disappeared in 12 Minutes : senior golf
Podcast Summary & Key Takeaways
In this episode of the Proper Golfing Podcast, PGA Professional Julian Mellor breaks down a real coaching session where a long-standing driver slice disappeared in just 12 minutes — without swing rebuilds, strength training, or forcing technical positions.
The episode explores one of the most common and frustrating problems in golf: the driver slice. Rather than blaming path, tempo, or “coming over the top,” Julian explains the true underlying cause seen repeatedly in senior and amateur golfers — poor clubface control driven by tension and misunderstood release mechanics.
Listeners are taken inside the coaching process as Julian demonstrates why many traditional slice fixes fail, especially for older golfers. Excessive body restrictions, forced positions, and “hold-off” advice often increase tension, leaving the clubface open at impact and reducing both distance and confidence.
The breakthrough in this session came from a simple release and movement change that allowed the golfer to square the clubface naturally. Almost immediately, ball flight straightened, side-spin dropped, and distance increased — all with noticeably less effort.
This episode is a practical example of the Timeless Golf Swing® in action: a free-flowing, coordinated approach built around how the body actually moves, rather than how golfers are told it should move. It reinforces Proper Golfing’s evidence-based belief that most golfers don’t need more instruction — they need better understanding.
For golfers struggling with slicing the driver, inconsistent tee shots, or feeling restricted in their swing, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and a proven alternative grounded in real results.
Interested to read more ? TIMELESS GOLF SWING® October Results: Real senior golfers Data, Real Progress – Proper Golfing
Interested to read more? Senior golf lessons: Golfers Deserve Better. This Is Where It Begins – Proper Golfing
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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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