Gain power by generating clubhead speed from the ground up.

In this golf instruction article we focus on the long game. I’ll explain how to generate more power and speed in your golf swing as well as adding accuracy and rhythm to your game.

Firstly we’ll summarize the correct sequence of the golf swing. Swinging your body in the correct sequence is crucial in driving the golf ball a long way as well as to improve feel and control.

The backswing sequence starts as follows:

1. Hands/arms.
2. Body/shoulders/core
3. Legs/knees

The downswing sequence is as follows:

1. Legs/knees
2. Body/shoulders/core
3. Hands/arms

So basically it goes one, two, three – three, two, one…all in motion with every part moving in sequence.

So now, how to drive the golf ball longer down the middle of the fairway.

• Ball position in line with your left heel
• Solid Posture – Remember to stand tall and keep your head still, quiet and relaxed
• Neutral grip (slightly stronger can help)
• Remember your fundamentals
• Keep head behind ball at address & through impact
• Tee the ball up fairly high, about half the ball visible above clubhead (the idea is to strike to ball higher on the clubface for as little spin as possible)
• Low, smooth backswing (1, 2, 3) & complete your backswing feeling fully loaded
• Start downswing with your knees and hips driving towards the target followed by the rest of your body (3, 2, 1)
• Focus on a positive, committed swing at your target.
• Not to hard, let the club do the work

Remember to stay relaxed because a soft muscle is a fast one.

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