Setup and Club Speed

If you want a tee shot that provides great distance and great accuracy then you need the right set up. Your address needs to include an athletic stance. Your knees should have some flexibility and your feet should be kept shoulder width apart.

If you want more distance, then you need the maximum speed possible with the club head. This speed comes from the coiling and uncoiling of your body, and if your knees are not flexible then you will not get maximum speed. If your knees are inflexible then you may actually lose distance, accuracy, and power.

Playing the ball forward is part of the set up, and if you have the proper stance when driving then your leading foot will be closer to the ball, and the ball will not be centered. This is necessary so the ball actually makes it into the air and follows the intended path.

Hands Should Follow Hips

One tip that many golfers do not realize is that your hips should be the start of your downswing instead of letting your hands take over. Proper hip rotation will give you maximum distance when you tee off. Once your hips start the turn then you should follow with your hands, your arms, and your upper body in that order.

Your downswing also needs to start with your hips to be smooth and effective, and then your hands can follow. Practice will let you master the proper hip rotation, and Birkdale Golf Club in Charlotte, NC is a terrific place to get this practice. Once you have the hip rotation down the improvement you see in your distance may amaze you.

The most important driving tip if you want more accuracy is that your hands must be behind the club head when the impact is made with the ball. If you do not keep the face of the club square when the club hits the ball you could end up with a shot that curves.

The grip that you use can cause you to hook or slice your shot, and your club face should be when it impacts the ball. You should use a neutral grip, without being too strong or too soft, and this will keep the face square.

Stay Square

When you are addressing the ball you should have a square stance except in a few special circumstances. Sometime you may have to adjust your stance but for most shots a square stance is best, so that both of your feet are in line with your intended target. This stance is also the best for your shoulders and hips, so that your body is square and you achieve greater accuracy.

A good tip for improved driving is to try out one of the newer drivers that are 460cc. A heavier club with a larger head will require some practice to get used to, but once you get the hang of these clubs, your game could improve a great deal.

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