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Best way to gain more distance with driver?

Posted on 4/8/18 at 7:42 am
Posted by PortHudsonPlaya
Houston
Member since Jul 2017
3170 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 7:42 am
Better clubs?

Become more flexible and get more turn?

Swing speed? How to swing harder?

More lower body?

I'm just amazed at all the little guys coming up that crush it well over 300 off the tee. I'm a big boy, and even when I feel like I crush it on the sweet spot I'm still only getting 270-280 and that's with roll and everything.
Posted by BCMCubs
Colorado
Member since Nov 2011
22146 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 7:44 am to
Buy the latest driver that comes out every six months. You’ll hit it straighter and longer than ever
Posted by TheMailman
Member since Jul 2017
1550 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 7:59 am to
Activate your glutes
This post was edited on 4/8/18 at 8:00 am
Posted by jeremy0510
louisiana
Member since Aug 2014
161 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 8:01 am to
Let me know when you find out. I cast the club so damn bad I don’t get that much.
Posted by TheMailman
Member since Jul 2017
1550 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 8:06 am to
Honestly John Rham talked about this Tuesday in his press conference. Have to learn to use your abs and core to generate speed.
Posted by KillTheGophers
Member since Jan 2016
6217 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 8:27 am to
sounds silly but go see your local pro - get a game plan and practice it...and keep in touch with your pro every couple of weeks....and don't quit with the improvement work. It will pay dividends at some point.

a solid swing will get you to a more powerful impact position that allows for more consistency and reliability during your round.

and while working on your full swing, if you can find a way to practice putting and chipping for an hour or two a week, your scores will drop.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
15861 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 8:35 am to
Center contact.

Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32547 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 8:48 am to
Strengthen your core. Do the yoga
Posted by mtheob17
Charleston, SC
Member since Sep 2009
5332 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 10:17 am to
I’m doing a lot of trunk exercises (mid-section, ab and lower back and I’ve noticed a difference when everything connects.

Lexi and Jim do some good exercises that I try to mimic at the gym.

Getting fitted by a pro helps (swing, accuracy).

I’m going through the same shite right now, but that’s a few things I’m doing.
Posted by DriverWedge3putt
Fairways
Member since Jul 2017
198 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 10:57 am to
Flexibility
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 11:02 am to
Core strength combined with the tempo/footwork to explode upward on the downswing.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
3123 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 12:05 pm to
quote:

only getting 270-280 and that's with roll and everything


LOL, that's still a pretty good poke. If you want shorter shots into the green, play the shorter tee boxes. A couple beers before your round doesn't qualify you to play from the tips...
Posted by Random LSU Hero
2014 NFL Survivor Champion (17-0)
Member since Aug 2011
9433 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 12:23 pm to
Try to lean the tee forward about half and inch when you tee your ball. Should get you about half an inch more on your drive
Posted by UAH_Tiger2
Pacific Northwest
Member since Mar 2016
391 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 12:44 pm to
Launch it high with minimal spin.
Posted by Scottforeverlsu
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
977 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 2:26 pm to
Hitting the center of the club does wonders.
Posted by hehateme2285
Katy, TX
Member since Dec 2007
5131 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 2:36 pm to
More ball speed, whether faster swing speed or center contact. Every mph of ball speed is approximately 3 yards of distance
Posted by lucaslsu
LSU!
Member since Oct 2007
8447 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 3:08 pm to
Shaft. Lift. Core strength.
Posted by Skin
Member since Jun 2007
6370 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 7:27 pm to
Try one of these training programs:

SuperSpeed Golf
Drive 400 (puredistancegolf.com)
Posted by Scooby
Member since Aug 2006
1881 posts
Posted on 4/8/18 at 9:27 pm to
270-280 off the tee is more than adequate for a good score. Sounds like you need work on short irons/wedges/putter.
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