Are you having problems hitting the driver?

[bobmac]

If so, you're not alone.
The most common fault I see is people try and hit it as hard as they can.
Now, while that's good fun, it doesn't always work because they hit the power too soon.

For right handers.........
Imagine driving a car round a left hand bend (this should suit driving instructors ), if you hit the accelerator too soon you will either spin the car or end up in the ditch on the right or both.
Same with the golf swing.
But, if you hit the power at the right time, you can 'accelerate' as hard as you want.

I would say imagine the first 2 feet of the downswing is the same speed as the last 2 feet of the backswing you won't go far wrong.
And if you can finish in a balanced position, even better.
HTH

 

[Doh]

Thanks for that Bob.

 

[Wolf]

If so, you're not alone.
The most common fault I see is people try and hit it as hard as they can.
Now, while that's good fun, it doesn't always work because they hit the power too soon.

For right handers.........
Imagine driving a car round a left hand bend (this should suit driving instructors ), if you hit the accelerator too soon you will either spin the car or end up in the ditch on the right or both.
Same with the golf swing.
But, if you hit the power at the right time, you can 'accelerate' as hard as you want.

I would say imagine the first 2 feet of the downswing is the same speed as the last 2 feet of the backswing you won't go far wrong.
And if you can finish in a balanced position, even better.
HTH

First ever group lesson I had as junior about 13/14 years old our club pro told me pretty much exactly that word for word and its stick with me ever since.

Good sound advice that thanks Bob

 

[anotherdouble]

Cheers Mac Bob

 

[OLgolfer]

My nemesis is the driver... thanks for the analogy, could actually be really useful..!!

 

[mister v]

thanks for the tip, I cant wait to get out there and try it

 

[Imurg]

Cheers Bob
I don't have a problem hitting the driver
I have a problem with where the ball finishes .

 

[NorwichBanana]

Driving range tonight....I'll give this a go. !