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Keiser University College of Golf |
Tournaments on the PGA Tour have been dominated by the increased interest in distance off the tee. How can average golfers increase their distance?
Strength, flexibility and improved swing technique 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” of the clubface as often as possible. Scientific tests have shown that for every one-half inch the ball is struck off-center with the driver, the corresponding distance loss is 7 percent. For example, if you hit your drive an average of 250 yards and miss the sweet spot by one inch, you will lose 14 percent 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 discount store to check your ability to find the sweet spot and train your swing to repeatedly hit the center of the club. Try this tip and you will find increased distance with less effort.
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