How Do I Add 20 Yards to My Drive?

Every golfer – even the pros! – wants to see their ball soar farther down the fairway with a single shot. It isn’t easy, but it’s doable.

Consider these tips. (Or skip to the end for the big picture.)

Warm-Up

I’ve mentioned this before because it’s critical – if your muscles are cold and stiff, every movement will suffer (plus you’ll be more susceptible to injury.)

Solidify Your Stance

Create a firm foundation by setting your feet wider and keeping them flat.

Improve Your Impact Location

Strike the ball as close to the center of the driver as you can.

Swing Faster

Swinging faster is arguably the best way to hit the ball farther, but most golfers do it wrong. Swinging faster doesn’t mean swinging harder – that just ruins your swing mechanics.

Follow Through

Don’t bend your arms too soon as you take the club back, and don’t cut your downswing short.

The Big Picture

Reading about how to add 20 yards to your drive isn’t what will add 20 yards to your drive – learning the correct mechanics, improving your physical fitness, and practicing are the best way to improve your golf game.

Start by committing to an exercise and mobility program. Some physical therapists specialize in golf and can teach you how to swing a club, improve your posture, prevent injuries, increase your strength, gain flexibility, and more.

I can hear you thinking, “What about equipment? Isn’t there just a better club I can use to add 20 yards to my drive?” And you’re right. For example, you might do better if you got custom fitted for a driver instead of buying one off the rack.

But your equipment is only as good as your ability to use it, and the secret to using your equipment well is getting stronger and more fit and working with a trainer.