How to increase distance with all my golf clubs?
How to increase distance with all my golf clubs?
I am searching for way to add distance to my golf game. I am currently having trouble reaching par 5's in 2 and make GIR with long par 4's. Here is a break down of my distances for every club in yard. note: this is not ball carry; it's from where i hit to where the ball stops.
Driver: 240
3 wood: 210
4 hybrid iron: 180
5 iron: 170
6 iron: 160
7 iron: 150
8 iron: 140
9 iron: 130
Pitching wadge: 120
Approaching wadge: 100
Sand wadge: 70
Although these numbers are average, they should represent well my current game. I'd like to add more info about myself: I am male, 24, 5'10, 180lbs. People always told me I should have the potential to reach most par 5 in 2. But so far, despite hitting the ball solidly, i have yet to reach a 500 yard plus hole in two.
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12 Responses
2.1.2010
Best Answer – Chosen by Voters distance is all about club head speed and swing speed – you sound like you are in good shape – I would recommend really trying to connect you hands and shoulders with your body on the back swing – the longer you make you swing arc, the more power you will generate – a solid 1 piece take away, slow and low and really try and feel like your whole body is in sync when you swing through the ball – pitchers throw the ball with their legs – have you ever watched Ernie Els swing a club? He swings so easy but he really creates some lag and explodes through the ball with his entire body – Source(s): bb
2.1.2010
stretch a lot every day Source(s): Varsity Golfer
2.1.2010
You should definitely get lessons, professional advice would be the best thing for you to increase your distance Source(s): I'm built about the same as you are (5'10 160 lbs) and i can hit it about 300
2.1.2010
How flexible are you? Golf is a lean muscle sport and increasing flexibility will net you the greatest increase in distance. Agree on all of the stuff above. Tempo is KEY! Think smooth take away, smooth drive and release. I also average just about the same as you, but in those rare cases where everything goes right, I have hit exactly three 300 yard drives. Finally, is your equipment capable of hitting 300 on the drive?
2.1.2010
I think the prescription would be a combination of fitness & lessons. A good instructor might be able to spot something in your swing that could be hindering your distance.By the way, I wouldn't worry too much about getting on a par 5 in two shots. That's pretty tough to do on a regular basis. If you get on in 3, it's still a green-in-regulation with a chance for a birdie.
2.1.2010
You make no mention as to whether your ball is flying straight to where you are aiming. I believe that it is possible that you are not hitting your ball solid, meaning getting too much lift. Keep in mind that the flight of the ball is important, because if you get into a situation where you try to close the club head and take away the proper flight angle then you will end up with a low flying ball and less control once hitting greens. If you work on getting your control consistent then it should not make a difference how far your second shot should be. Even if you need to learn to utilize your driver off of a good fairway lie. You can create the distance, you just need to have the confidence to try a longer club with a flatter swing. Trying to swing harder or increasing tempo can cause you to swing out of your shoes causing the ball to fly further, but in what direction?
2.1.2010
A weighted club is what i use and it increased my clubhead speed from 100 to 120 average in about a year. also practicing ALOT
2.1.2010
One fallacy about distance is that in order to hit it farther, you need to swing harder. Clubhead speed is the key, but to increase clubhead speed, you actually need to slow down your swing and create a solid tempo.There are lots of tips out there, but one I try to remember is to try and keep my left arm solid at takeaway, hinge my wrists early, and really try to extend through the shot. I also do a 1-2-3, 1-2-3 count in my head to keep my swing in rhythm.It usually seems like my longer drives are hit with less effort, but the truth is that less energy is wasted by overswinging (faster) and getting out of tempo.
2.1.2010
i would look to fitness traning such as lifting weights to benifit certain aspects to your swing
2.1.2010
Like many others have said, it's swing speed and swing arc. Faster speed and wider arc will make the ball go farther. At your height and weight, you probably have the potential to go a little farther than the numbers you posted. But if you're hitting it straight, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Par 5's are not meant to be reached in 2, and everyone has trouble with long par 4's, even long hitters. 500 in 2 is difficult for anyone. You'd have to go 280-290, 210-220, not many can do that consistently. Don't know how long you're been playing, but if you're hitting it solidly, you'll probably be able to extend your distance little by little just by getting more comfortable with your swing and swinging looser and more confidently over time.
2.1.2010
Make sure you are extending on your takeaway and coming through the ball. Maybe you need clubs custom made to your swing type and speed
2.1.2010
is golf really still a sport?