Steal Gary Woodland's subtle power move for longer drives

Gary Woodland is the second-longest hitter on the PGA Tour in 2026. Getty Images Gary Woodland is a PGA Tour winner yet again — and it’s thanks in large part to his prodigious distance off the tee. Through his victory at last weekend’s Houston Open, Woodland ranks second on Tour in average driving distance at 324.

6 yards per poke, lagging just . 2 yards behind Aldrich Potgieter. His clubhead speed leads the Tour at 128.

19 mph, and his SG: Off the Tee numbers are good for fifth. In the era of the distance boom, Woodland is well-equipped to compete at the highest level. It would be foolish for any recreational player to assume they can replicate the drives that Woodland hits each week, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t something you can learn from him.

In fact, if you are looking to add a little extra distance to your game, you should copy the subtle lag move he uses in transition, explained by biomechanist Sasho Mackenzie in the video below. Speed Loves Lag — but don’t torque it. Gary Woodland is currently leading the PGA Tour in clubhead speed at 128.