Everybody Says "Turn Your Hips to Start the Downswing" But It Seriously Kills Your Driver
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Argues that turning the hips to start the downswing hurts the driver, favoring a hip bump in transition.
Why golfers recommend it
- Hip bump in transition for distance
- Hip turn issue
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2 comments from Reddit
u/golfinginthe206 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help me with my awful slice please”
Looks like it’s your hip turn. ▶ this video
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u/Goryokaku 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “12 handicap. Find it nearly impossible to hit a draw”
I am also a 12 hcp struggling with distance, and you do look a lot like me. It looks like you're firing the hips too early. I've been bumping my hips towards the target in transition, which allows me keep my back to the target and to drop the club in to the slot much more easily and then generate power from there. Was hitting silly numbers in the sim with this - 150 PW and 190 7i etc. I really doubt I'll manage that …
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