Tips For Straighter Drives

A well hit drive from the tee is necessary for successful golfing. Using some golf tips could help in getting more distance and ball control.

As golf tips go the most popular are those for increasing distance and accuracy. Improving length brings more opportunity for birdies and eagles. Keeping the ball in play with improved direction will eliminate lost strokes from shots going left and right.

To achieve both distance and direction, the set up must be correct. By keeping a comfortable knee flex with feet shoulder width apart the ball address position will be in an athletic posture.
By the coiling and uncoiling of the body length off the tee is maximized with greater clubhead speed. Making this happen without knee flex is about impossible.
So by remembering this golf tip to flex the knees, driving distance will be increased. Standing too upright will cost you a great deal of power and length.

Be certain to maximize optimum driver results of distance and power by playing the ball slightly forward in the stance at set up. Generally, the golf ball should set up across from the heal of the forward foot, avoiding a middle of stance position. Getting the golf ball into the air will be made easier with this ball position.

One of the lesser known golf driving tips is that your backswing should commence with your shoulders, followed by the hips, and not beginning with your hands. By correctly using a proper turning of the shoulders and hips, optimal length off the tee can be realized. Following in sequence, the arms and hands follow the hips and shoulders.

The hips begin to play a major role as you complete the backswing. Let your shift-to-target, turning hips start the downswing, followed by the shoulders, arms and hands. With practice in correct turning of the hips, noticeable gains will be seen in your driver distance.
In regards to better direction, the hands following the club head after impact is a primary golf driver tip to know. In doing so, the driver club face can be kept relatively squared while striking the golf ball; otherwise, you’ll get a curve ball.

Playing with an incorrect grip can play a prominent role in hitting bad golf shots. By gripping the club with a too strong or too weak method the club face will not squarely meet the ball. More dependable golf shots can be made with a grip that is neutral; the desire is keeping the face from closing or opening.

For accuracy, maintaining a square set up at address is considered one of the best golf tips. There may be times when you need to open or close your stance by moving your forward foot up or back, but a square stance (both feet in line with the target) is usually best. Take notice of your hips and shoulders as they also should be squared. Keep your body square with the target and you will soon notice an improvement in your accuracy.

Final consideration is to suggest checking out the new 460cc drivers. They are heavier with the larger heads and longer shafts. So, in regards to those who might try out a larger driver…. practice…practice…practice! The newer larger drivers demand time on the range for they do require newer skills to get the most benefit. 

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