When attempting to increase the distance of your drives, you should consider turning your focus to your technique. Whereas most novice golfers instinctually attempt to bare down and force themselves through the swing, the expert understands that a different approach may be necessary. Examine your swing, focusing on elements such as your grip, feet placement, and alignment. Pinpoint several key areas where you can make a slight adjustment that will provide a large increase in your results.
Correct driving technique begins with a solid base; your foot position. This is a critical component to driving accuracy and power. Focus on a balanced body position with your feet solid for both the upswing & downswing. To accomplish this, you should set your feet wide apart; forming a solid base. This way, you align yourself to perform an upswing, sending the ball a greater distance.
The next focal point is the grip. Contrary to most beginner’s opinions, your grip should not be strong. Use a confident, relaxed grip. Get in the habit of checking your grip. Check to see if the club can turn easily in your grip. If not, then you may need to relax your hands a bit more. Remember: the accuracy of your drive is greatly dependent on your grip. Unrelaxed hands will most likely result in less than desirable accuracy.
After feet and hands, focus on alignment. Align with the target. Here’s an easy way to check if you are properly aligned. Get into your stance. Then place the driver down to your toes. The driver will act as an unbiased arrow, pointing in the direction your feet were aligned at. You can walk away to gain a greater perspective on where the club is pointing. It’s an easy way to correct any alignment errors in your drives.
Finally, you should master the art of draw & fade. Adjusting your stance slightly will make the necessary adjustments to your alignment. You will need to set your feet either slightly left, or slightly right than normal.
There are many more lessons and incremental adjustments that can be learned to improve your golf game. However, spend some time focusing on these adjustments. Once they are incorporated completely into your game, move on. Keep practicing; keep learning!See you on the green!
