How A Golfer Added 10 Yards Off the Tee with a Simple Setup Fix at GOLFTEC

Discover how a GOLFTEC coach used a small shoulder tilt adjustment (address posture) to boost a mid-handicapper's drives by 10 yards with no extra swing speed.

Last Updated:
June 12, 2025
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If you’ve been grinding more distance without results, it might be time to simplify your approach. In a recent Golf.com article, a mid-handicapper added 10 yards to his drives - without changing his clubs or swing speed. The secret? He worked with a GOLFTEC Coach to clean up one critical part of his setup: his shoulder tilt at address.

Why Shoulder Tilt Matters in Your Golf Setup

Most golfers don’t realize how much setup position influences distance. In this case, the player was unintentionally creating a steep, downward angle of attack - one that robbed him of launch and ball speed.

Once his GOLFTEC Coach helped him add just a few degrees of tilt, everything changed:

  • His attack angle improved
  • He launched the ball higher
  • His carry distance increased by 10 yards

All without swinging harder. Check out this quick video to see it in action!

This Simple Adjustment Gained 10 Yards - Without Swinging Harder

At GOLFTEC, we often find that gaining distance isn’t about swinging faster - it’s about swinging smarter.

Using OPTIMOTION technology, we measure your shoulder tilt, spine angle, and rotation in real time. From there, our Certified Coaches can show you exactly how to improve your setup for better launch conditions - backed by data, not guesswork.

You’ll learn:

  • How your shoulder and spine angles affect ball flight
  • Where you’re losing distance without realizing it
  • Simple setup changes that add yards instantly

GOLFTEC’s OPTIMOTION Tech Reveals the Power in Your Setup

This isn’t just a one-off story. GOLFTEC Coaches use tour-validated swing data and personalized instruction to help golfers of all skill levels hit it farther - without overhauling their swing.

Want more Golf Set Up Tips?

Book a swing evaluation today and check out this video to learn more about how you can improve your golf setup!

Cameron Kelly

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