| No matter what anyone says, everybody wants to | | | | when he swings. He will point his left toe toward the |
| hit the golf ball a mile. When we see Tiger Woods | | | | target slightly and he waggles the club above the golf |
| and John Daly on TV hitting the ball 350 yards, we | | | | ball, which gives him a smooth one-piece takeaway. |
| are envious. We desire to do the same thing when | | | | It also gives him more rhythm in his swing.When |
| we get together with our Saturday foursome. It's | | | | you're at the top of your backswing, be sure to turn |
| only natural to want to drive the golf ball as far as | | | | your shoulders a full 90 degrees. Your back should |
| possible.While you may never be able to hit your | | | | actually be facing the target. Look at John Daly when |
| drives as long as Phil Mickelson, you can still learn how | | | | he drives the golf ball. He has a massive shoulder |
| hit the ball farther off the tee. You can also lower | | | | turn. Many players ask him all the time how he does |
| your golf handicap and develop a much better | | | | it. He says it's due to having a sound technique and a |
| technique.These 7 keys will help you increase your | | | | wide swing arc. He always has a rhythm to his golf |
| driving distance:- Give yourself a wider stance for | | | | swing and is never out of sync on his swing.After |
| increased stability | | | | you reach the top of your backswing, you're ready |
| - If you're right-handed, point your left toe more | | | | to begin the downswing. Do not rush your |
| inline to the target | | | | downswing. If you do, you'll have an increased |
| - Waggle the club head back and forth over the ball | | | | chance of swinging straight down on the ball and |
| - Stay calm and don't hurry your backswing | | | | eliminating any power you had going. You will also |
| - Take the club back as far as possible on your | | | | most likely chilli dip and miss hit the golf ball. Look at |
| backswing | | | | Fred Couples and his downswing. It's nearly |
| - Swing harder and put more of your right hand into | | | | flawless.Make sure to keep your left arm straight |
| the hitting the ball | | | | during your transition. When you keep your arm |
| - Take full advantage of the elements, especially the | | | | straight it enables the club head to remain square and |
| windGood technique promotes good shots. Of | | | | hit the ball properly. Don't have a herky-jerky swing. |
| course, that's easier said than done. You should | | | | Keep your golf swing smooth. Picture yourself hitting |
| always practice your technique as often as possible | | | | through the ball, not just to it. Hit hard with your right |
| on the golf practice range. Whether you're driving, | | | | hand.Be sure to take advantage of the playing |
| putting, chipping, or hitting pitch shots. Practice your | | | | elements to help give you more distance. Especially |
| technique. Remember, good technique begins with | | | | using the wind to your advantage. When you have |
| your addressing the ball.When you've decided on your | | | | the wind at your back, tee the golf ball higher than |
| target and determined your ball's path, get set up in | | | | normal. This gives you a higher ball flight with more |
| an address that is designed to give you maximum | | | | carry in the air. That means greater distance.When |
| power. Be sure to widen your stance, which gives | | | | you're playing into the wind you want the opposite. |
| you more stability and provides a solid base to allow | | | | Tee the ball down a little more than usual.Once |
| a more powerful golf swing. You want approximately | | | | you've practiced these golf techniques, you will begin |
| 60% of your body weight on your left side. This will | | | | to see dramatic improvements in distance and |
| give you a more powerful coil.Greg Norman will do a | | | | control. Who knows, you may even start driving the |
| couple of other things to generate more power | | | | ball like John Daly. |