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Why You Can't Hit Your Irons As Far As You Should - STOP THIS!

Danny Maude

4 golfers recommended it · ✓ 1 said it fixed their problem · 2025–2026

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Drill · Intermediate

Explains why irons lose distance and uses a towel swing drill for tempo and tension.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Towel swing drill for tempo
  • Towel swing for tension
  • Danny Maude ground-up approach
  • Video helped distance, towel drill

Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.

4 comments from Reddit

u/MyDogIsACoolCat 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Stock yardages”

I started getting better distances on my clubs when I loosened my grip and arms. It’s hard to describe it, but I almost started treating the club as more of a whip. Distance doesn’t come from swinging harder with your upper body, it comes from movement in your lower body. This Danny Maude video helped me: ▶ this video The towel drill helps you understand the feeling you should get when swinging a club. Normally I’d …

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u/empty_glass_mug 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “I know it’s bad, and I know some things I need to change, but I physically can’t do it. Please help.”

My personal opinion is that you have enough wrong that you should consider trying to start with some very basics. There are a ton of different theories on this, look around to see if you find one that clicks with you. I personally like Danny Maude's style of working from the ground up . It'll get you feeling the weight shifts and release and you can start building from there. If you start using the ground properly, …

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u/MasterpieceMain8252 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “HELP ME PLEASE”

Trust yourself and relax. That's how u create the lag in club. Harder u grip, faster your club will be, and will outrace your body. ▶ this video

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u/DigBickBevin117 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “How could I improve my driver?”

Grab a towel. Swing it like a golf club. Focus on your tempo and that "whipping" motion. ▶ this video

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