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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Baz Plummer

How To Coil In The Backswing For Huge Distance Gains This Season

PGA Pro Andrew Jones demonstrating an effective coil in the backswing while swinging a driver, with an inset image of a drill for amateur golfers to learn the crucial skill which boosts distance.

Increasing distance is a goal for many amateur golfers, perhaps because the data tells us that hitting the golf ball farther is one of the most effective ways to cut your handicap in 2026.

However, adding distance off the tee is not a straightforward task. The best driving tips can help, of course, but there is also a key movement that golfers need to make that is linked to increased power and boosted clubhead speed.

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