Using Ground Forces to Swing a Golf Club Faster | Titleist Tips
5 golfers recommended it · 2024–2026
Explainer · Intermediate
Titleist explains how using the ground and hips can help swing the club faster.
Why golfers recommend it
- Look for videos like this
- Clip explains the motion
- Ground use video, socks comment
- Titleist ground forces and hips
- Good video on ground forces
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5 comments from Reddit
u/Unsteady_Tempo 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “10 handicap. Lacking power to bring to get lower. Advice appreciated, TIY ”
You do an excellent job of keeping your club/clubface on plane. You sling your arms and club around your torso and through the ball. But, there's no sense of power that you're pushing against the ground as you bring the club down. Here's a good video: ▶ this video You don't have to (and shouldn't) intentionally try to create lag and wrist hinge. If you keep doing what you're doing, but work on "ground forces" then …
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u/USN303 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Need help on my swing would really love to increase distance. (golfing 1 year)”
YouTube is your friend. Look for videos like this: ▶ this video
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u/United_Ad_668 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any swing tips?”
I don’t have a drill to recommend however, here’s a ▶ this video that explains the motion.
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u/The_Monsieur 2024 · r/GolfSwing · in “Advice appreciated, can’t seem to gain distance ”
The fact that you’re swinging in socks means you aren’t using the ground at all. ▶ this video
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u/Accomplished-Mix5181 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “How do I get more power?”
Definitely need to utilize ground forces a little more and some more hip rotation. Checkout this video from Titleist. ▶ this video
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