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RIPPING YOUR DRIVES

If you’re looking for more distance off the tee, look no further than to the man who has fine-tuned the swings of Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka, grandson of Claude, son of Butch. And though you may laugh, take heed when he says you have more in common with DJ and Brooks than you may realise.

“IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO HIT CONSISTENT SHOTS IF YOUR FUNDAMENTALS AREN’T RIGHT. THINK OF IT LIKE THIS. IF THE HOUSE IS POORLY BUILT, IT WILL CRUMBLE.”

There have been times with Brooks where he’s been happy with how he’s hitting the ball and he’s said “I don’t need a lot this week. I’m swinging really good. Just make sure my lines are good.” By his lines he means his basics, making sure his grip, stance, posture and alignment were good. What applies to Brooks can also apply to you.

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