The driver is no doubt the most fun club in golf to hit and we all want to learn how to hit that long straight drive that soars down the middle of the fairway. There are many key factors that cause a drive to go long and straight and it is important to have patience as it can take some time to master the fundamentals to becoming a great driver of the golf ball. Remember that the driver is the longest club in the bag and the longer the club gets the harder it is to hit it with consistency.
Maintain balance:
It is fine to try and hit the ball hard and to swing hard as long as you can maintain good balance and rhythm. One of the essential keys to hitting the ball further is learning to take advantage of lag or leverage. Most golfers who hit the ball very far know how to take advantage of lag. The basic idea is to release the club at the last possible moment as this will create maximum club head speed through impact. One tip to help you get more lag is to think of pulling the club through the impact zone with the left hand (for right handed players) and avoid using your right hand, instead keep it passive.
Also make sure to keep your head down through the downswing and let it come up naturally with the momentum of the follow through. Having the right kind of driver for your swing type is also very important if you want to hit your drives longer and straighter. If your club head speed is less than 100mph then you should consider getting a regular to senior flex shaft and a loft that is over 10 degrees. If you swing faster than 100 mph then you should consider getting a stiff flex and a loft around 9 to 9.5 degrees. While it is not necessary to have huge muscles to hit the ball far it is still a good idea to train with weights occasionally to keep your muscles strong as this will the game a lot easier and you will be less prone to getting injured. Use the above golf driving distance tips to help you hit the ball further and straighter.
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