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Rory McIlroy vs. Tiger: 2 Ways to Create Massive Speed

Published: March 2, 2026

You know by now that Rory McIlroy won the 2012 PGA Championship by a record 8 strokes.

You may also know that he's one of the longest drivers on Tour despite his modest size.

What you may not know is that he works a lot harder to create his tremendous club head speed than he needs to — and that inefficiency costs golfers like you both distance and longevity.

Check out the video below because you'll find out how Tiger Woods gets big distance much more efficiently than McIlroy by using a more biomechanically sound golf swing sequence.

The difference comes down to how each player uses their trail side in the backswing and how the lead side controls the downswing transition. McIlroy generates power by spinning hard — Tiger generates it by loading efficiently and letting the body unwind in sequence. If you want to see exactly how your own loading compares, try the AI swing analyzer to get a frame-by-frame breakdown of your trail hip depth and lead side control.

Employ some of the advice in the video, and you'll subject your body to a lot less wear and tear while generating more effortless power.

More distance without pain and soreness — that's what you get when you train the right swing mechanics with the RST! The GOAT Drill system is specifically designed to groove these efficient movement patterns so your body learns to produce power without overworking.

How to Create More Speed by Being Efficient

Check out some of the articles and videos we have that cover, in much greater detail, both the good and the bad from this swing analysis:

Rory McIlroy golf swing club head speedThis may look good, but it's inefficient.

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