Hitting It Long
By Dr. Eric C. Wilson, PGA
Co-Founder
How golfers can increase their distance
Tournaments on the PGA Tour have been dominated by the increased interest in distance off the tee. Mainstream golfers are also intent on increasing their distance.
Strength, flexibility and improved swing technique to increase clubhead speed are the areas of focus for PGA Tour players and can improve distance for the average golfer, too. However, most average players don’t have the time to work on these areas.
One way to increase distance is to concentrate on hitting the ball in the “sweet spot,” or center of the clubface, as often as possible. Scientific tests have shown that for every ½ inch the ball is struck off-center with the driver, the corresponding distance loss is 7%.
For example, if you hit your drive an average of 250 yards and miss the “sweet spot” by 1 inch, you will lose 14% of your distance or 35 yards. Your 250 yard drive then becomes a 215 yard drive just because you didn’t hit the ball in the middle of the club.
The easiest way for average players to increase their distance consistently is to hit it on the “sweet spot” with every swing.
You can buy face tape at almost any local golf store to check your ability to find the “sweet spot” and train your swing to repeatedly hit the center of the club, remembering "Small to Big" and "Slow to Fast."
Try this tip and you will find increased distance with less effort.
Co-Founder
How golfers can increase their distance
Tournaments on the PGA Tour have been dominated by the increased interest in distance off the tee. Mainstream golfers are also intent on increasing their distance.
Strength, flexibility and improved swing technique to increase clubhead speed are the areas of focus for PGA Tour players and can improve distance for the average golfer, too. However, most average players don’t have the time to work on these areas.
One way to increase distance is to concentrate on hitting the ball in the “sweet spot,” or center of the clubface, as often as possible. Scientific tests have shown that for every ½ inch the ball is struck off-center with the driver, the corresponding distance loss is 7%.
For example, if you hit your drive an average of 250 yards and miss the “sweet spot” by 1 inch, you will lose 14% of your distance or 35 yards. Your 250 yard drive then becomes a 215 yard drive just because you didn’t hit the ball in the middle of the club.
The easiest way for average players to increase their distance consistently is to hit it on the “sweet spot” with every swing.
You can buy face tape at almost any local golf store to check your ability to find the “sweet spot” and train your swing to repeatedly hit the center of the club, remembering "Small to Big" and "Slow to Fast."
Try this tip and you will find increased distance with less effort.
