5 Golf Tips that Go Far
Posted by mbbi on July 7, 2010
As we look forward to the MBBI Golf outing on July 13th, at Hawk’s View Golf Club, here are some golf Tips from some PGA Pros to help you get that extra 10 yards on your drive and bragging rights in the club house.
By Rick Martino
A good forward pivot can pay off in extra yardage. Most amateurs pivot too slowly on the downswing and lose power through the hitting area. They cut short the follow-through, finishing with the right shoulder still over the right leg (above). Pivot forward from the spine with speed, so your right shoulder ends up over your left foot, pointed at the target and in a powerful position at the finish. ractice holding your finish until the ball lands. (Note: In the middle picture above, I’ve exaggerated my finish position for this drill. As you practice, I recommend you do the same.) Measure the amount of your pivot by the position of your right shoulder in relation to your feet. Right over left means power and distance. A good way to check that you have shifted your weight correctly is to finish in a position that allows you to point your right index finger at the target. If you can do that, it means you’ve turned your body sufficiently and moved your weight over the outside of your left foot. Hands lead clubhead
By Linda Mulherin
Some players lose power by having their hands in the wrong position where it counts most — at impact. Ideally, the hands are ahead of the clubhead when it compresses the ball. For many amateurs, the left wrist breaks down (inset), and the clubhead arrives first, adding loft to the club and producing too much height and too little distance. Focus on the wrist position of your lead hand at impact by swinging into a bag of clothes, an old tire or an impact bag. To hit the ball farther, your wrist must arrive before the clubhead.
Strengthen muscles
By Dr. Gary Wiren
Golf is a game of “through,” not “to.” A lot of us are not strong enough to deliver the clubhead squarely to the back of the ball at maximum speed. In effect, we hit at the ball instead of through it, losing distance in the process. The purpose of the device shown here (a broom is also effective) is to strengthen golf-specific muscles by creating progressive resistance during the swing. If you feel more resistance through the hitting area, that’s a sign you’re hitting through the ball. As your muscles strengthen, your swing speed will increase. The payoff is extra distance.
Power in your back pocket
By Lori VanSickle
To create enough spring release on the downswing, a player must achieve a 45-degree hip turn on the backswing. Most amateurs either have too much lateral movement, which creates sliding, or don’t maximize hip turn, which restricts usage of the hips, thighs and buttocks — larger muscles and tremendous power sources. Try to put your right hip into your right back pocket.
Use a full-length mirror or window to check the position. Your hip will turn back naturally toward the ball on the downswing, producing a powerful move through impact.
Single-handed drill creates speed
By Ken Morton Sr.
From the address position, swing the club back with the dominant hand. The body should turn naturally and the wrist set into a cocking position at the top, the weight of the clubhead resting on the pad of the index finger. Synchronize the hand, arm, upper and lower body on the downswing, the hand falling into position as the body rotates and the weight shifts. Release the club through the hitting area and all the way to the finish. The club should rest back on the index finger at the finish. The drill is the same for the opposite hand, except the club will rest on the thumb at the top of the backswing and again at the finish.
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