One of the most common problems those new to the game of golf have is the lack of driver distance off the tee. I mean, the ball barely reaches two hundred yards off the tee, which means there is a lot of golf to play to make the green for a par. Often the most frequent question handicap golfers ask their buddies after a round of golf is how do I increase distance with my driver?
Golf is such a battle when you do not hit the ball far enough off the tee to give yourself a reasonable chance of reaching the green in two shots, or at least getting the ball within a short iron distance of the flag in two.
Frustration creeps in and it is easy to lose motivation at this point. You often find that beginners can hit the short irons longer than the wood clubs. Why is this? It does not seem to make sense.
Well, it has to do with confidence in the club you are playing. Short irons are easy to play well. They have a generous amount of loft, and a shorter shaft length. Practice hitting these well first, then work on the longer irons and three wood, rather than the driver. Leave that in the bag for now. Concentrate on hitting down on the short iron shots, and this will help you to hit the ball before the ground. All golfers know the frustration of hitting the ground before the ball.
The driver and long irons need a different approach and skill set to play them well. With these clubs you need a longer and slower swing, relying on the loft of the club to make the ball rise in the air and carry for longer distances. It is difficult to adjust to playing these clubs well when you are new to the game.
If your objective is to increase distance with your driver, all you need is a reliable golf swing and lots of practice.
