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FINE-TUNE YOUR TOUCH

... Sixty takes it that little bit further, while 80 mph is my absolute max.
Next time you practise, grip down the shaft a little, establish good balance, and make what you feel is a controlled 40 mph swing. Working at
that 40 mph speed will see you finish in a balanced position that ties-in perfectly with the backswing.
Depending on the loft of the club, that 40 mph swing might give you a shot of, say, 40 or 50 yards. That’s your benchmark, and from there you can then up the tempo to gradually increase landing distance. A 6o mph swing
with the same club might land the ball 60 - 70 yards, while 80 mph gives you a shot of 80-90 yards.
The key to all this is to recognise and get a feel for the speed of the swing that gives you this sort of control, leaving you with a professional short-game scoring system you can trust.

Photography by Andrew Redington, Getty Images.
Shot on location at The Wisley Golf Club, Surrey