The Truth About Rory’s Distance

Let’s be real—copying Rory McIlroy’s swing sounds like trying to dunk like LeBron. But here’s the plot twist: you can use parts of Rory’s move to launch it 20+ yards farther. No insane flexibility. No 120 mph swing speed. Just one very copyable move that adds serious zip to your drives.

You’re about to learn how Rory loads power and unleashes it with ridiculous consistency—and how you can groove it into your own swing.

The Move: Lateral Shift Into the Trail Side

This is Rory’s cheat code for effortless power.
Right at the start of his backswing, Rory shifts his weight into his trail side (right side for right-handers). His upper body coils while his lower half stays stable. It’s a move that loads the spring—setting him up to explode through the ball.

You’ve heard "stay centered." Rory does the opposite…