Your best golf is only as good as your weakest shots, and to get the most out of your game, you’ll need to be able to hit distance shots consistently. That being said, many golfers struggle to hit accurate, distance shots and can even suffer from a lack of confidence when facing long, difficult putts. However, there are a number of small adjustments that can be made to increase the distance of your shots, and in this article, we’ll explain how you can do that.
Begin with a square stance
The first tip that we’ll discuss comes from the start of your swing, and it relates to the angle of your stance. The angle of your stance is incredibly important, as it will determine the distance of your shots. The ideal stance angle will be somewhere between 30-45 degrees, and if you stand too close or too far, you’ll have a very limited range of shots you can hit (and vice versa). To be sure you’re setting up with the right angle, try standing in your stance and imagining that you’re standing in the middle of the green. If your feet are too close together, you’ll be hitting shots that are too far; standing too far apart will limit the distance of your shots.
Keep your hips square
The second tip that we’ll discuss relates to how you keep your hips square during your swing. When you swing, you create a back and forth movement between your hands and your hips; if you’re not keeping your hips square, your shots will be out of square. Your hips should be square at the start of the backswing, they should remain square during the middle of the backswing, and then they should open up at the end of the backswing. If your hips are out of square, you’ll hit shots that are too short or too far. To make sure your hips are square, stand in your stance, as described above, and make sure your hips are square to each side.
Grip your club Loosely
The next tip relates to your grip on the club. Many golfers hold the club too tightly, which can lead to a number of issues, including a quicker swing tempo and a loss of distance. To add distance to your shots, you want to grip the club lightly, with your fingers pointing towards your body. If you hold the club too tightly, your fingers will be pointed away from your body, and that will limit the amount of power that you can transfer into your shots.
Cut through the ball
The final tip that we’ll discuss relates to how you cut through the ball during your swing. During your backswing and early part of your downswing, you should try to draw a straight line from your shoulders through your hips and down your lower legs. This straight line should lead from your shoulders, through your arms and hands, down your hips and down your legs. By drawing a straight line through the ball with your clubface, you’ll be cutting through the ball on your way to the green.
Take a big swing
The final tip that we’ll discuss is related to the length of your swing. To hit long, accurate shots, you need to swing with a length that is longer than your tempo, and in the article on how to control your tempo, we discussed the importance of swinging with a longer rhythm. However, many golfers swing with a shorter rhythm than necessary, which can drastically reduce their swing length. Swinging with a shorter rhythm significantly increases your clubhead speed, which causes the balls to fly more slowly. For the most distance from your shots, swing with a longer rhythm and make sure you swing with a bigger backswing and a longer downswing.
Practise regularly
The final tip that we’ll discuss is related to the frequency with which you practice. The best golfers in the world spend hours upon hours practicing their golf shots, and it’s clear that this is a crucial part of their success. Practice doesn’t only improve your golf shots, it also increases your confidence, allows you to practice under pressure, and helps build a strong mental game. The best way to take advantage of practice is to break down your game into small, manageable parts and then spend as much time practicing as is required.
Stay Consistent
The final tip that we’ll discuss is related to consistency. If you want to improve your distance, you need to be consistent with your practice and your swing. Consistency is the key to any successful skill, and it’s what will allow you to see results from your hard work. To be consistent with your practice, you need to make sure you do the same things the same way every time; make sure that you take full shots, take big swings and keep your practice consistent. To be consistent with your swing, you need to make sure that you practice your swing, make sure that you swing with the same rhythm, tempo and length every time, and make sure that you have the same expectations for your shots every time you hit a ball.
Learn From Your Mistakes
The final tip that we’ll discuss is related to the best way to learn from your mistakes. You need to learn from your mistakes in order to improve, and you can do that in two ways: – By analyzing your mistakes and trying to understand what caused them to happen. – By implementing a plan to avoid making the mistakes again in the future. Either way, the best way to learn from your mistakes is to keep a detailed golf journal. A golf journal is a great way to record your shots, analyze your mistakes, and implement a plan to avoid making the same mistakes again in the future.
Summary
Your best golf is only as good as your weakest shots, and to get the most out of your game, you’ll need to be able to hit distance shots consistently. There are a number of small adjustments that can be made to increase the distance of your shots, and in this article, we’ll explain how you can do that. – The angle of your stance is incredibly important, as it will determine the distance of your shots. – Keep your hips square at the start of the backswing, they should remain square during the middle of the backswing, and then they should open up at the end of the backswing. – Grip the club Loosely, with your fingers pointing towards your body. – Cut through the ball with your clubface during your swing and draw a straight line from your shoulders through your hips and down your lower legs. – Take a big swing and swing with a longer rhythm than you swing with on the course.