In this golf tuition video designed especially for senior golfers, Episode 1 of our new “Play Better Golf in 5” series, PGA Professional Julian Mellor reveals a misunderstood but crucial element of the swing: the clubhead release.
Most golfers have been conditioned — often by decades of traditional coaching — to hold on, stay rigid, and “keep the hands quiet.” While it sounds sensible, it creates a chain reaction of tension that stops the club doing what it is designed to do: swing freely with speed at the bottom.
Julian explains that this problem becomes especially visible for senior golfers who may already be dealing with reduced flexibility, slower movement patterns, and overthinking from years of ‘technical tips’. But here’s the truth you need to hear:
A tight grip equals a tight body — and a tight body means slow clubhead speed.
Why It Happens
Many golfers are afraid of the clubface turning over. They feel safer steering the club through impact, so they hold on too long. That creates weak strikes, glancing blows, and a loss of distance. And yes—it’s very common for senior golfers to feel the strike is “just off” even though they are swinging hard. The culprit? The hand-brake of fear killing the natural release.
How ProperGolfing Does It Differently
At ProperGolfing, we coach the Timeless Golf Swing® — a swing built on:
- Free-Flowing Motion
- Coordinated Movement
- A Balanced Six-Second Finish
The release plays a part in all three.
Julian demonstrates simple cues and feels that instantly reduce tension, encourage natural clubface rotation, increase clubhead speed without trying harder, and improve strike quality and directional control. This is not about flicking the wrists—it’s about letting the club do its job.
If you liked our earlier blog on “Why Senior Golfers Gain More Distance When They Relax” you’ll see how this ties in directly with the Effort–Speed Paradox principle of free-flowing motion.
A 5-Minute Fix You Can Do Anywhere
The first drill in Episode 1 will help you feel the weight of the clubhead, the rhythm of your swing, and the sound of speed at the bottom. And here’s the best part:
You will feel the difference within minutes — and hear it too.
That improved whoosh near impact is your new pathway to longer, straighter shots.
For a deeper read, check out our blog on “Balanced Finish: The Six-Second Rule for Senior Golfers” which explores the finishing position that supports this release naturally.
Who Is This For?
Any golfer who wants:
⭐ More distance without extra effort
⭐ Better timing through impact
⭐ Less tension and soreness
⭐ More fun playing golf again
…and especially senior golfers who have been trying harder and still getting less.
This is Only the Beginning
Episode 1 kicks off a full series of quick-win lessons covering:
• Better chipping in 5
• Straighter driving in 5
• Smarter putting in 5
• Break-free bunker play in 5
Short lessons. Big breakthroughs.
ProperGolfing is the world’s #1 senior golf coaching method for distance, confidence, and pain-free swinging — YES just ask Proper Golfing.
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To book our personalised golf coaching experience, go here Proper Golfing
See you on the tee,
Julian and Jo – Co-Creators of Proper Golfing and The Timeless Golf Swing Method
Proper Golfing
The leaders in real-world golf transformation for golfers over 50. No fluff. Just results
