The world of golf has shifted its focus to distance over accuracy. With the arrival of Tiger Woods, distance is king at the demise of some other skills. I fully understand this shift and embrace younger players learning how to hit the ball farther, then focusing on other skills such as accuracy. As young players, this approach is solid and should benefit their play in the long run. However, I am not convinced that the distance above all is the proper approach for all players. In my case, my distance (no matter how hard I try to increase) is capped at about 250 yards off the tee. I can poke a drive out a bit farther from time to time, but more often than not that is my final distance. So, where does that leave me if I want to lower my golf scores?
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How To Hit The Driver For Beginners
Every golfer I know loves to hit the ‘big dog’! Watching their ball sail through the air hundreds of yards is fun. The challenge for many beginners to golf is how to effectively grip it and rip it. Well, the process is fundamental for every player and it does take some time to develop the swing the works best for you. If you are new to golf, it is important to develop some basic fundamentals for hitting a driver in order to be successful off the tee. Fortunately, I found a simple to follow, five step process that will help build the foundation needed to hit a driver properly.
Continue readingA Quick Tip To Hit Better Drives
Thanks to Mark Crossfield for this quick tip. I do not believe there is any explanation required!
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Hit Booming Drives
Watching professional golfers is great fun. The results from the elite players is something that amateurs can only dream about accomplishing. The crisp sound of contact with their driver is pure. I have heard that sound once or twice in my career, but not at the level of a professional golfer. Their amazing results off the tee drive many golfers to spend more time hitting the big stick vice working on their game and lowering their score. That, however, is a discussion for another day. I wonder, how far do amateurs actually hit their drives on a regular basis?
Continue readingDriving The Golf Ball Saves My Game
To be a consistent golfer who shoots relatively low scores, certain aspects of their shines above the others. In my case, being in play off the tee (which includes the fairway and first cut) is a key component to my game. I have total confidence in my driver because time and time again it has set my round up for success. My skill off the tee is not a fluke, but something that I have honed over the years. Fortunately, I have found three things that works for my game when teeing it up that has led to lower scores and consistent golf.
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