![]() ![]() Bryson Dechambeau has thrown this debate wide open again when he embarked on a mission to hit the golf ball further by gaining nearly 40 lbs (18kg) during the Covid-19 lockdown period. The distance versus accuracy is an ongoing debate amongst golfers of all skill levels. Will a longer shaft help with driving the golf ball further?.Will I lose accuracy when trying to add distance off the tee?.What is the secret to hitting long drives?.Sign up to get a free golf driver fitting as well. Seriously, having loose hands, shoulders and hips will allow your body to rotate quicker and create more lag.ĭISTANCE TAKEAWAYS: Stay loose, swing fast not hard, balance and tee it high to let it fly. When you try to swing hard, your muscles will tighten and you actually end up hitting it shorter. ![]() SWING THOUGHT QUICK TIP: When swinging for more distance think about swinging fast not swinging hard. Having flexible and quick hip movement is the best way to gain speed quickly. A simple hip flex lean stretch for 4 sets of 10 seconds with deep breathing will help open your hips. When you are not at the driving range stretch your hips. ![]() Proper stretching will help you create a stronger coil and larger swing arc. You will see that not all of the long ball hitters are big guys. Taking a day off between power range sessions is vital to growing your muscles and getting faster. Hitting golf balls every single day at 100% will not help your distance at all. Now that you are hitting golf balls at full power, you need to rest. Hitting a small bucket at maximum speed and power then stopping at the longest golf ball is the best way to train for distance. Remember this is a sprint not a marathon, so hitting 10 xxl buckets of golf balls will not help. Once you go beyond this point, you are over training and actually hurting your distance. Power tip – once you have hit your longest golf ball of the range session, stop. Hitting golf balls at 100% power for a small bucket seems easy, but this will test your body and help you understand the challenge that is distance. The first day you are at the range, only hit a small bucket. Prepare yourself, you will likely be sore after. But seriously, you need to go to the driving range and swing for the fences. And how you practice is what will separate you from the average golfers. No one likes to do it, but practice is key to getting better at anything. ![]() Here are a few practice guidelines to gain distance that will shock your friends. Now for those that are willing to put in the work. These quick tips will help you gain a few yards. Balance will only help you strike the ball better thus resulting in more distance. This will instantly rob you off any distance potential. It is very common for the average golfer to get off balance when they attempt to hit it longer. This will create a higher launch and less spin.ĥ. You can’t have an upward swing path without a higher tee, so once you tee it high, practice hitting up on the ball. Please note: this is not an easy adjustment and will take practiceĤ. Many long drive professionals use a 4 inch tee that is barely in the ground. I like to think of it as teeing up from the second story when others are hitting from the first. Tee the ball higher! A high tee height will allow for a higher initial launch angle. This more open back heel position will allow for a larger hip turn without any practice or training.ģ. Open your right heel to about 10 degrees. A narrow stance will give you a weak base to turn and pivot on.Ģ. It is time to develop a plan to gain yards.īefore we get into the training there are a few tips that can help you gain distance without practicing.ġ. Now that your baseline average driving distance has been established. Use your average driving distance for your baseline. How far was your longest drive? And how far are your average drives? How far are you currently hitting your driver? Go to the range and hit a small bucket of balls. So how can you hit your golf driver longer? You are going hate me for saying this, but gaining distance and hitting your golf driver long takes time and practice. I am not the longest golfer in the world, but I have recorded a number of 360+ yard drives. There is so much misinformation about golf and specifically how to gain distance that I felt obligated to give you my “how to” guide to distance. How to hit your golf driver longer! I mean, who doesn't want to hit your golf driver longer! ![]()
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