Hitting a long straight drive is one of the best experiences in the game of golf. If you want to learn to hit the driver long and straight then you must master the basic swing mechanics and also learn to generate high club head speeds however mastering the basic swing fundamentals is the first thing to learn before adding more swing speed.
Increase wrist muscle strength:
Most of the top pros know the importance of strong muscles not just in terms of hitting the ball further but to also avoid injury. One of the key muscles is the wrists so do exercises in the gym or at home that strengthen this muscle such as weighted wrist curls. The ideal approach is to do full body weight training and this applies to both male and female golfers. Golf may not be as physical as hockey or soccer or basketball however it still requires a certain level of fitness and the fitter you are the easier the game will be and the faster you will be able to reduce your handicap and have more fun on the course.
Another key element to hitting the driver further is to learn to implement better leverage or lag in your golf swing. Lag is the concept of releasing the club at the last possible moment so that maximum energy gets transferred to the golf ball and so you get the most club head and ball speed. Many amateurs lose distance because they release the club too early which results in low club head speeds through impact. This is also known as casting the club or going fishing and one of the causes of this is using the dominant hand too much in the swing so this is the right hand for right handed golfers. One tip to avoid an early release is to think of pulling the club through the hitting zone with the left hand and keep the right hand passive. Try the above tips to help improve your golf driver distance and shoot lower scores.
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