You want to stay smooth and deliberate going back, let everything wind up. How to hit fairway woods correctly, 3 and 5 wood golf tip. Of course, the ball wont be teed up as high or at all when hitting a fairway wood, so be sure to stay down through the shot until impact has been made. The key to better golf is developing a swing that works well with the driver all. Though if youre body and arms are moving together at any speed it would appear as if you had made a smooth golf swing. Narrow stance for driver swing sign in to follow this. May 25, 2016 rory mcilroys 5 keys to rip your driver. Rory mcilroys 5 keys to rip your driver golf digest. Now there are other differences as well, and many of them are specific to certain teaching methods. Tiger woods looks smooth hitting his driver at hero.
So why would i be hitting my 3 wood better than my driver. Practice your swing as often as possible, then adjust your. Oct 16, 2016 when hitting your driver should you try to. Next time you practice, swing as fast as you can with your driver a few times, then dial it back to a speed that allows you to consistently hit the ball solidly. From what ive seen, there are three main issues people have off the tee. Hover the driver for smoother golf swing video by pete.
Slow down your golf swing to get more distance stack. Brooks koepka slow motion driver swing analysis golf smart academy. If youre looking to tighten up your swing, well cover the top speed golf straight line release, while improving key fundamentals. Begin your swing by rolling these imaginary wheels backkeeping them on the ground for at least the. Want to hit the ball impressive distances with each club in your bag. Golf digests instruction book, breaking 100, 90, 80, recommends a visual key to developing a smooth tempo with your tee shots. 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. Not much on the mechanics but the club face must be hitting the ball with less outsidein. Swing tweeks probably would help more than anything, but in this particular test it appears the yardage differential isnt anywhere near what it was with the highspeed guys. Jun 21, 2010 so ive been having problems with my drive. By far the most common mistake when talking about driver timing is rushing through the swing too quickly. The entire goal of your golf swing should be to maximize your swing speed at the exact moment when the club contacts the ball. Im one of those guys that swings a driver 100105 mph and while i generate good spin on my irons, its a distance killer on driver shots.
To play a sweeping shot, place the ball more forward than usual in your stance and swing with a shallow arc. How to hit the driver driving the golf ball can be one of the most fun, yet difficult elements of anyones golf game. You know the one, smooth backswing and transition in the downswing followed by an. Yes, being able to swing smooth can help you to hit a better golf shot. This video is about how to stop hitting behind the ball in go.
Oldschool golf instruction is full of imagery that was originally created to help players make what were perceived as the the proper moves in the swing. Hover the driver for smoother golf swing video by pete styles as you setup the golf ball with a driver, one of the things you might concentrate on doing is actually hovering the golf club behind the golf ball in the address position. Its pretty rare that we see someone who cant make a pretty smooth and. Though, there are proven ways to make sure you swing smoother. One thing youll notice as you watch tour players hit the driver is how smooth. Once in position, sweep the clubs head back in an arc until its behind your head. Butch harmons best driver tips will get you hitting it straight and long. How to make a consistent golf swing with your driver. May 01, 2008 go back to address and make your regular swing and see if you can get your club and wrists in the same position. Notice how the proper hinging action gets your swing off to a smooth start you. Go back to address and make your regular swing and see if you can get your club and wrists in the same position. Focus on keeping your elbows and wrists loose to achieve a wider arc, and make sure to finish with a smooth followthrough, keeping your spine vertical. Most golfers would benefit if they could swing through the ball instead of hitting at the ball. In fact, hitting at the ball effectively changes the focus from swinging through impact and into the finish to stopping or quitting at the ball.
But as a general rule, the motions are the same its the players mindset that makes the difference. You want to take a full and smooth swing just as you would with any other golf club. With that many driver shots in a given round, you are going to want to have a good understanding of the proper golf driver swing. Unfortunately, in most golf instruction you learn all the swing mechanics of the backswing, then the mechanics of the downswing, followed by the.
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. Swinging off the 16th tee at saddlebrook resort, palmer course. Once you get the arms and hitting out of your swing you then speed it up with your body. Mastering the swing depends on both stance and swing mechanics. Mastering the effortless, slow, and easy golf swing. I hit it very inconsistently but has solid contact with irons. Even with its large clubface, the driver is difficult to hit. What many recreational players dont realize is that accomplished players dont think of the ball as the target, but often try to swing through a spot located several inches past the ball. Tell yourself to let the ball get in the way of the swing and try not to smash it.
And the ball slammed off the driver face like i hit a land mine off the tee. Golf driver tips to help you achieve an easy driver swing. Narrow stance for driver swing golf talk the sand trap. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are. One tool that has been invaluable to constantly making me feel a smooth golf swing transition has been the orange whip. C swing with the same amount of effort as you swing your pitching wedge. And to my surprise, i was making a lot better contact. May 24, 2018 this week we look at how to stop rushing the downswing, a really simple drill that will help to see instant improvements in your golf swing. Keep your balance and posture through the tee shot without swaying from side to side. The key to more accuracy and distance with the driver. While this is the normal hitting stroke with a driver or a fairway wood, a true sweeper also plays iron shots with a sweeping motion, taking little or no divot from the fairway. Being able to swing a driver properly leads to tee shots that land with distance and accuracy on the fairway. Shorter golf swing drill 6 pitch your driver video by pete styles do you often see how golfers have really good, smooth, rhythmical swings with their short irons, swinging that pitching wedge just nicely to the two oclock line and back down again, yet when.
Tony romos smooth golf swing helps him win american century. If you enjoyed this weeks tip on alexelliottgolf, then. As you execute the drive, try to have your arms, shoulders and torso work together for a smooth, coordinated swing. These are common refrains heard on ranges and courses all over the world. Begin your swing by rolling these imaginary wheels backkeeping them on the ground for at least the first 12 inches of the backswing. A good tee shot is often the leadin to a good golf score. Apr 03, 2018 this is the first step in building an effortless golf swing. Driver swing tips are slightly different than those that you would use throughout the rest of the bag, so take the time to learn how to hit a golf driver and you will be rewarded with improved overall play. This is a good question to ask yourself as it could help you improve your consistency. Tiger woods looks smooth hitting his driver at hero world challenge the big cat is back, and that timeless swing has come with him to the bahamas. So to have that happen more often when hitting your driver should you try to. Top teacher hank haneys new 5minute drill will reroute your swing and get you hitting draws. You feel like you should swing as fast and hard as possible to generate speed, but overdoing it can be counterproductive. There can only be one fastest point in your swing, and if you are trying to swing quickly, that moment is not going to be at impact.
Golf swing mechanics or smooth golf swing golf made simple. Sep 06, 2019 this will create a smooth swing tempo and give your drive more accuracy. While tiger swings his driver upwards of 125 mph 201 kph. Swing thoughts that really work golf tips magazine. This lesson on hitting easy drives was updated may 31, 2017. Slow it down to speed it up with your driver swing swing. In golf terms, think of a choppy or smooth swing from start to finish. You imagine your driver attached to a set of wheels. Drives are too low golf tip tee it high and let it fly is a great mantra for driving the ball, but what if your shots barely get off the ground. Low trajectory is a common affliction among golfers who lack clubhead speed, but. Jun 15, 2016 one tool that has been invaluable to constantly making me feel a smooth golf swing transition has been the orange whip. How to make a consistent golf swing with your driver golf.
The second i began using it i started to feel the brief pause, and it quickly improved the quality of my driver swings not to mention other clubs. Instead of swinging a 9degree driver and making it 10 or 11. Hitting driver from the fairway also known as hitting driver off the deck is a specialized golf shot that you dont see much anymore even among the best golfers, and is a shot that mid and highhandicappers have a lower chance of pulling off successfully. Hitting a driver is a paradox in that it is the club you can swing the fastest, but it is also the club that you need to take the longest to swing. Then, bend your knees and lean forward from the hips. Which is more important making a smooth golf swing or having the proper swing mechanics. When hitting the driver, try to think of only following through and finishing the swing down the target line. Directions for hitting a golf driver by sharon penn. Both parts must be equal to have a consistent golf swing. So, if your driver is holding you back it could be caused by the effort youre putting into swinging. So its funny to hear a golfer that says i wish i could swing as smooth as ernie els. Mastering the effortless, slow, and easy golf swing golficity. Shorter golf swing drill 6 pitch your driver video by.
As most golfers are so worried about swinging too hard and hitting a. Hover the driver for smoother golf swing video by pete styles. In this video, youll learn how to make a smooth golf swing instead of hitting at the ball. Heres a cool video of my golf driver swing in slow motion. Then, swing the driver back down and straighten your arms as it approaches the ball.
This will really help you out if youre putting in a ton of effort, but youre not getting the smooth and powerful swing that you want. You should end with the driver above your head again in front of you. This week we look at how to stop rushing the downswing, a really simple drill that will help to see instant improvements in your golf swing. Slow motion driver and iron swing analysis duration. A golf swing that has great mechanics, but isnt smooth is just as inconsistent as a smooth swing that doesnt have good mechanics. Sep 05, 2017 heres a cool video of my golf driver swing in slow motion. Brooks koepka slow motion driver swing analysis youtube. Chris ryan shows you the 3 things that have to be present in your golf swing in order to hit laser straight golf shots with your irons. You could have a smooth and mechanicallyproper swing but still not play your best golf because of the flex in the shafts.
Oct 20, 2016 fourtime major champion rory mcilroy joins michael breed for a special lesson on driving the ball longer. Everyone loves to hit the ball long and straight down the fairway. To put it bluntly you need to hit your driver well to have fun on the golf. Mar 29, 2019 to swing a driver, start by standing 3 steps behind the ball with your feet shoulder width apart. Improve your timing for better tee shots golf digest. Jun 23, 2017 brooks koepka slow motion driver swing analysis golf smart academy. Golfers of all abilities struggle with how to hit driver. Oct, 2016 yet, ernie els, whos often envied for how smooth he can swing swings his driver at 118 miles per hour 190 kph. However, if your swing gets too flat, you might suddenly find yourself. Driver backswing the complete driver golf swing guide pga golf coach, rick shiels guides you step by step on how to hit your golf driver, better, longer, straighter and more consistent than ever.
For more tips like this, watch best lessons ever on tuesdays at 7pm et. The key to a consistent swing is coordination of upper and lower body, and if. If you can make a smooth, easy driver swing that only gets fast right through impact, you will likely be more consistent with your power. Shorter golf swing drill 6 pitch your driver video by pete. As most golfers are so worried about swinging too hard and hitting a bad golf shot the best players in the world are swinging close to 30 miles per hour. Think your way to a better golf swing now by brady riggs, pga, with mike chwasky. As a beginner, you may be tempted to just hit the ball hard, and then forcefully stop your swing, but remember to allow your arms and body to fully complete the swing. Mar 30, 2020 you could have a smooth and mechanicallyproper swing but still not play your best golf because of the flex in the shafts. How to make a consistent golf swing with your driver golf made.
A swing with more effort than you swing your pitching wedge. Gonna stick with this for awhile, until some other part of my mechanics screws up, lol. You cant hit the ball 300 yards without generating a good amount of club head speed, and you can be sure that the pros are actually swinging very fast only they are swinging fast at the perfect moment in the swing, not all the way. So i went to the range today and tried to narrow my stance a little bit after reading about the feet together drill. How to make a smooth golf swing instead of hitting at the ball. Worked on my grip and swing at the range, hitting everything down the middle with decent distance. This is the easiest backyard driver drill weve ever seen.
Shorter golf swing drill 6 pitch your driver video by pete styles do you often see how golfers have really good, smooth, rhythmical swings with their short irons, swinging that pitching wedge just nicely to the two oclock line and back. This will create a smooth swing tempo and give your drive more accuracy. You need to really evaluate your game and not hit a club with a stiff flex if your swing speed is not high enough and avoid playing mental games with yourself and choose the right golf shaft for your swing. A few years ago we had a chance to use a phantom camera which shoot super slow motion in full hd. This is the first step in building an effortless golf swing.
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