On the driving range, try hitting some shots where you actually pause your entire swing at the top for a second or two before swinging down. In order to achieve the distance and accuracy you expect when hitting a drive off the tee, go back to swing basics. Oct, 2016 from the research that ive seen, the average male is swinging his driver at 85 miles per hour 7 kph and the average female is swinging her driver at 75 miles per hour 121 kph. Practice your swing until you can do it in a single, fluid motion. Be precise when aiming your driver everything you do on the golf course is based on the idea of aiming at a target. How to make a consistent golf swing with your driver golf.
The way youre thinking about your driver swing is probably too complicated. Teaching professionals who advocate swinging the handle say. Understanding the different aspects of the swing and practicing them on a driving range can be the key to consistently hitting accurate shots and. But hitting a drive long and straight isnt as simple as just swinging hard. So, if your driver is holding you back it could be caused by the effort youre putting into swinging your golf club.
Jun 10, 2014 try swinging your driver at slightly less than 100% effort so you can have an easier time remaining balanced and making contact on the center of the clubface. Believe me, i wish i could give you a guaranteed way to never swing too hard or too slow again. From the research that ive seen, the average male is swinging his driver at 85 miles per hour 7 kph and the average female is swinging her driver at 75 miles per hour 121 kph. Remember, youre making a golf swing, so keep those arms swinging. How sad is this as i wont be able to raise ceiling or lower the floor. Several features are incorporated into the modern driver that are specifically designed to help seniors hit the ball farther and straighter. The driver is the club that will get you the most distance, but unfortunately, because of the length of the shaft and the low loft angle of the club face, it is a difficult club to hit. A lot of beginning golfers face a swing speed problem. Correct way for a woman to swing a golf driver by robert lee. If you aim poorly, it wont really matter how well you swing the club, as the ball is going to be headed in the wrong direction. Pga professionals piers ward and andy proudman of meandmygolf give another golf swing analysis of a viewer. This is the easiest backyard driver drill we ve ever seen. Aug 26, 2017 a complete answer to the first question would require understanding the entire history of the golf swing.
The easiest driver swing tip learn an effortless golf swing. How to make a consistent golf swing with your driver. You might think that you are losing distance by not swinging as hard as you possibly can, but you will likely average more distance with this approach. Apr 29, 2020 when it comes to hitting the ball farther, a lot of golfers realize that technique is important. Jan 17, 2018 if you hit it worse when youre swinging your hardest, this is probably the reason. In fact, although i tend to draw a line between them based on the equipment, there were hitters even in the days of hickory shafts walter hagen is a great example, and there have been swingers even since steel shafts became the norm. Everything you do on the golf course is based on the idea of aiming at a target. They start a normal upswing, but rush the downswing. So, why is it that the golf ball does not travel as far or feel as solidly as you want. Instead, let the speed gather so the clubhead is at its fastest as it strikes the ballthats how you get.
Bombing a drive down the fairway depends on a proper stance, gripand most importantlya fundamentally sound swing. But if you frequently hit slices or pulls, this swing thought will likely make your problems go from. Apr, 2018 a lot of golfers have been told to keep the trail elbow close to the body on the backswing. So i am 510 and my driver is a normal length, at 3. From what ive seen, nerves typically make the backswing fast and short. The 3 best golf drivers for seniors with slow swing speeds. If you tend to sway too much andor swing too hard, youve got to rely on really good timing to have the same consistency. With the trail arm cramped going back, the golfer has a. Whether youre new to golf, havent played in a while, or just looking to straighten your game out a bit, there are several steps to take in order to drive a golf ball well. The main difference is ball position and the placement of the ball on a tee driver, which alters the position of your hands and the angle of your shoulders at address. Swing the handle golf swing teaching golf tip swinging the handle is a teaching philosophy in which players are encouraged not to focus on moving the club head but rather the grip and forearms.
How to have an effortless swing with your driver no matter your age. A complete answer to the first question would require understanding the entire history of the golf swing. Crush longer drives with swinging rope drill golf channel. A lot of golfers have been told to keep the trail elbow close to the body on the backswing. You dont need to swing like a pro to achieve success but good technique will make your efforts on the tee box a bit easier. Mechanics for a powerful golf driver swing video by pete. Mastering the swing depends on both stance and swing mechanics. I havent tried swinging yet as the house is not built yet but i cant change the structure. If you hit it worse when youre swinging your hardest, this is probably the reason. Pga tour champions winner gary hallberg is joined by golf channel academy lead coach paul horton to teach a drill to help you use the ground properly and.
I was told that for a 9 ceiling i could swing everything else except for a driver. Teeing heightabout half the ball should be above the top line of the clubface. Its the concept of swinging the handle of the club. Correct way for a woman to swing a golf driver golfweek. Golf club manufacturers today recognize the plight of senior golfers and have designed drivers for seniors and other slower swing speed players.
Pay attention from setup to followthrough, and you should be able to master the driver swing. Understanding the aspects of a proper swing with a driver can ensure better drives, shorter shots into the green and lower scores. May 10, 2018 martin hall comes to you to share something he learned from oldschool golf pro eddie merrins the little pro many years ago. Simplify your driver swing for effortless power golf digest. Mar 15, 2018 the driver is different than other clubs because to hit driver well, the low point of your swing should be further back than with other fullswing clubs. Every hole starts off with a driver, so why not learn how to swing a driver properly. Understanding the different aspects of the swing and practicing them on a driving range can be the key to consistently hitting accurate shots and, therefore, posting lower scores. In fact, although i tend to draw a line between them based on the equipment, there were hitters even in the days of hickory shafts walter hagen is a great example, and there have been swingers even since steel. But a players swing requires some similar traits for success. Aug 25, 2016 tony finaus 5 keys for swinging fast, not furious. Brian mogg gives advice on finding the proper swing plane for your driver in this 30 seconds to know.
Mastering the effortless, slow, and easy golf swing golficity. Golf driver tips to help you achieve an easy driver swing. Oct 16, 2015 when you stand over the golf ball preparing to hit a shot, you need to understand that there is no rush to complete the swing. How to hit a driver 5 fundamentals golf podcast, news. Be precise when aiming your driver golf info guide. Have you ever had one of those days where youre hitting your irons well. Jun 30, 2019 this simple chart above shows the relationship between how fast you swing the club club speed and how far you can potentially hit the ball with your golf driver. Feb 12, 2014 pga professionals piers ward and andy proudman of meandmygolf give another golf swing analysis of a viewer. With your driver, on the other hand, your best golf swing is one that creates speed. It is possible to play good golf using a variety of different planes, but you need to settle on one which works nicely for your game. A fluid swing with consistent tempo and follow through are important keys to hitting your driver off the tee.
You can think of your swing plane as the path which is traced by the shaft of the club throughout the swinging motion. Mechanics for a powerful golf driver swing video by pete styles we know when we watch all the golfers on the tv and we watch these guys particularly the ones that hit the ball such a long way. Driver backswing the complete driver golf swing guide pga golf coach, rick shiels guides you step by step on how to hit. Jun 10, 2016 every hole starts off with a driver, so why not learn how to swing a driver properly. First, think of twisting through the body to create coil and build momentum. To swing a golf club, start by standing in front of the ball with your knees bent slightly and your arms out straight but still slightly relaxed.
The driver and iron swings are essentially the same. A golfer must consider the stance, grip, swing and tempo when making a golf swing. Then, hold your golf club with a relaxed grip and place the club face next to the ball. Being able to swing a driver properly leads to tee shots that land with distance and accuracy on the fairway. For most golfers, success on a hole begins with a good drive. As the typical pga tour pro swings his driver at 120 mph and the average 90 shooter swings at 85 mph yet, the pro looks smoother while swinging at 35 mph faster. We would all like to gain some extra yards with our driver, particularly if we can that. Yet the impact zone is not the end of the golf swing. For some reason, the skill of aiming at your selected target is one which is commonly overlooked in. Mar 15, 2017 with the backswing sorted out, you then need to correct your tempo.
In recent years, the larger golfing public is also beginning to recognize the importance of getting custom fit for their driver in order to maximize driving distance and their overall average golf swing speed. If youre someone who gets nervous on the tee box, that mental state is affecting how you physically swing your driver. Sure, you dont want to take so long preparing for a shot that you hold up the pace of play, but the actually swinging motion itself can take its time to develop. Tony finaus 5 keys for swinging fast, not furious golf. Add weight to your driver golf club for more distance pga. We often have many golfers coming to see us either swinging way too hard with their driver or and this may surprise many of you we see almost as many golfers swinging way too easy with their driver. For many beginning and intermediate golfers, the act of striking the ball ends once the ball leaves the club. So if youre struggling to hit your driver solid and far, try copying the. To hit your driver accurately, you need to swing the club on a consistent, appropriate plane. Instead, let the speed gather so the clubhead is at its fastest as. Oct 16, 2016 so, if your driver is holding you back it could be caused by the effort youre putting into swinging your golf club. Butch harmons best driver tips will get you hitting it straight and long.
Backswing, swing plane and footwork are all part of driver swing that are important in your game. The chart is based on reasonable maximums normal conditions and represents optimal carry distances distance in the air. This interrupts the natural flow of your swing, so you hit weaker balls that tend to curve all over the golf course. Youll get a thorough look at the swings to see what, if any, changes you need to make. The key is to swing and accelerate the club head through the ball, rather than letting up once impact is made. Bombing a drive down the fairway depends on a proper stance, gripand most importantlya. Top women golfers can drive the ball farther than some men. Many golfers believe they can add yards to their drive by making their driver golf club longer and lighter. Practice your swing as often as possible, then adjust your. A good tee shot is often the leadin to a good golf score. The driver is different than other clubs because to hit driver well, the low point of your swing should be further back than with other fullswing clubs. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through. They explain the k bomb drill to help hit longer golf drives. Martin hall comes to you to share something he learned from oldschool golf pro eddie merrins the little pro many years ago.
This will feel awkward at first, but you might be surprised to find just how well you can hit the ball with a pause in your swing after a. Also think about extending the body through the finish, even physically pushing off the lead foot. Golf driver distance and swing speed relationship adam. With the backswing sorted out, you then need to correct your tempo. You might have been told to sweep the ball off the tee with your driver to maximize distance. Yet, ernie els, whos often envied for how smooth he can swing swings his driver at 118 miles per hour 190 kph. Lorena ochoa, who retired from professional golf in 2010, also drove. In this weeks golf lesson learn how to hit your driver straight and long but in. Golfers swings vary as much as snowflakes with no swing being exactly the same. Lpga stars yani tseng and michelle wie can hit the ball 270 yards using their drivers, and their success has a lot to do with technique. How to swing a driver golf lessons from the pro youtube. The golf swing features many parts that must work together to execute a wellstruck shot. Reducing face to path separation if you are swinging the club 10 degrees left with an open face, you are.