Justin Thomas, all 5-foot-10 and maybe 160 pounds soaking wet, is crushing drives well over 300 yards — and making it look easy. You watch him on TV, smooth as butter, and wonder, “What secret gym is this guy going to?” But here’s the kicker: it’s not all brawn — it’s brains, timing, and some seriously clean fundamentals. And lucky for us, he’s spilled the beans on a few of those timeless tips. Let’s break it down.
It Starts With Tempo, Not Tension
First off, he doesn’t chase speed — he creates it. And that’s a huge distinction. He’s not out there swinging out of his shoes. He’s dialed in on tempo. His backswing is slow and deliberate. That tempo builds coil, loads the body, and stores up energy like a spring about to snap. When he comes down through impact, boom — all that energy gets released right into the ball. Controlled power, not chaos.
Balance Isn’t Optional — It’s Everything
One of the biggest keys JT stresses is balance. And before you roll your eyes thinking this is just another boring golf tip, listen: he suggests if you ever feel like you’re losing balance, it’s an instant red flag. You can’t generate real speed without control. If your feet are all over the place, your swing’s toast. Think about it, how many times have you tried to “kill” the ball and ended up off-balance, with a snap hook or a weak fade?
Swing Through the Ball — Not At It
Now here’s a nugget JT mentioned that’s pure gold: he focuses on swinging through the ball, not at it. That’s not just semantics. It’s a mindset shift. You’re not trying to hit the ball — you’re trying to send it somewhere with purpose. That gets your body moving more freely, your arms extending through impact, and that’s where real distance lives.
And let’s not forget the setup. Justin Thomas preaches alignment and posture as if it were gospel. Why? Because if you’re not set up right, nothing else matters. Head behind the ball, spine tilted slightly away from the target, and weight favoring the inside of the right foot — all little things that add up to massive results.
So yeah, you might not be on tour, and you might not weigh 160 pounds of fast-twitch muscle. But guess what? You can still squeeze out more yards if you stop swinging like a maniac and start swinging like JT: with rhythm, balance, and the right focus. The tips are timeless for a reason — they work.
Now go ahead. Next time you’re on the tee box, channel your inner Justin Thomas, take that smooth rip, and watch the ball soar.
