How To Increase Driving Distance And Accuracy For Improved Scoring

Hitting the driver can be a great challenge as it is the longest club in the bag and also is the least forgiving when it comes to off center strikes. Everyone likes the great feeling of hitting a drive long and straight but few people are able to do it consistently. It is important to learn good and accurate swing mechanics first before you try to add lots of power and speed to your swing. You need to select the right kind of driver for your swing type - so if you have a lot of club head speed that is over 100 mph then you will probably need a stiff shaft and less than 10 degrees of loft. On the other hand if your club head speed is less then go with a regular or senior flex and a loft greater than 10 degrees for best results in terms of accuracy and distance.

Use your legs effectively:

A proper leg drive can add a lot of yards your driving. Drive the legs laterally towards the target and do not turn too early otherwise this will promote an outside to in swing path which will result in slice golf shots. You can strengthen your legs in many ways including doing weight training exercises like the leg press or squat in the gym.

Learn how to use leverage well:

The long drivers understand the importance of developing good lag or leverage in their full swing in order to get more effortless distance. You do not need to be a very big or muscular person in order to hit the ball far if you know how to use leverage effectively. One key tip to keep in mind is to avoid using the right hand and keep it passive during the down swing (this is for right handed players) as getting the dominant involved too early can result in casting the club which will cause poor golf shots and a significant loss in power. Weight transfer is also important in hitting the driver as far and straight as possible. You should make sure to fully transfer your weight towards the target and your right foot should come up completely. Click here to learn more on how to improve at golf.