INCREASING SPEED IN THE GOLF SWING | Paddy's Golf Tip #13 | Padraig Harrington

One of my favorite topics to discuss is speed in the golf swing. Increasing speed in the swing requires a player to focus on specific areas including: length of backswing, the wrists and arms, body mechanics and footwork.

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About Padraig Harrington:

Born in Dublin Padraig is a proud family man married to Caroline with two children Patrick and Ciaran. As a three-time major champion, Padraig is one of the world’s top golfers and his playing record speaks for itself. Following a very successful amateur career, including winning the Walker Cup in 1995 at Royal Porthcawl in one of his three Walker Cup appearances, he turned professional in September 1995.

Having won in only his 10th event as a professional, Padraig became European number one in 2006, before winning his national Open a year later. Winning 38 times as a professional, he captured three major championships in the space of 13 months, which helped him to reach a career high of 3rd in the World Rankings. More recently, he has secured nine tournaments on the PGA Champions Tour, including the 2022 Senior US Open, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2024.

Beyond golf, Padraig is a proud family man, married to Caroline with two children and founded the Padraig Harrington Charitable Foundation to provide financial assistance to deserving beneficiaries. During Lockdown he became an internet sensation posting golf tips for amateur golfers through his social media channels and now has his own YouTube channel.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome to Paddy’s Golf Tips
0:12 Introduction: Speed in the Golf Swing
0:48 Myth: Longer Swings Equal Faster Speed
1:27 Why Shorter Backswings Are Often Better
2:25 The Role of Wrists and Arms in Generating Speed
3:45 Hip and Body Movement for Speed
4:52 Importance of Finding Your Maximum Stretch
6:08 Practicing Speed with Clubhead Monitors
7:30 The Benefits of Short Swings for Power
8:45 Moving Your Feet to Prep for Speed
9:40 Long Swing Demonstration and Its Challenges
10:25 Ground Force and Jump Drills
11:15 How Victory Insoles Enhance Ground Reaction Force
12:30 Proper Follow-Through Mechanics for Speed
13:40 Addressing the X-Factor Stretch Misconceptions
15:00 Staying Connected in the Swing for Optimal Power
16:20 The Role of Quick Hands and Explosive Movement
17:25 Final Tips for Practicing Speed and Power
18:10 Closing Thoughts on Speed

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