{"id":7283,"date":"2025-06-17T14:10:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/golf-tips-for-seniors-a-lesson-from-oakmont-and-jack-nicklaus\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T14:10:28","slug":"golf-tips-for-seniors-a-lesson-from-oakmont-and-jack-nicklaus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/17\/golf-tips-for-seniors-a-lesson-from-oakmont-and-jack-nicklaus\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf Tips for Seniors: A Lesson from Oakmont and Jack Nicklaus"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Robin All, PGA Life Member<\/em><\/p>\n

I watched every shot of the final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont last Sunday, and let me tell you—it was a whole different beast than the Oakmont I played in the 1960s. At over 7,200 yards, with 5-inch rough, tight fairways, relentless bunkers, and the firmest, fastest greens ever seen, it was truly a test of golf’s highest level.<\/p>\n

Now, for us senior players, even 5,800 yards feels long, and let’s be honest—most of us aren’t exactly sticking to strict USGA rules anymore. But watching those pros navigate such a brutal course reminded me of a fundamental takeaway worth sharing.<\/p>\n

Watch their backswings. The hands go straight back and high, left arm staying on plane, pointing right down the ball-to-target line. It’s the opposite of what I see most seniors doing—short and flat swings that rob them of distance.<\/p>\n

Forget about keeping your right elbow tight—Jack Nicklaus had a “flying right elbow,” and they said he’d never be consistent. Well, history proved them wrong. Soon, everyone was emulating him.<\/p>\n

So here’s my advice:
Get your hands up high in the backswing. Let your swing build some length. Short backswings lead to short shots.<\/p>\n

Give it a try—you might just find that extra 10 yards you’ve been missing.<\/p>\n

Call 803-238-1655 for more information about golf instruction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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