Golf Tips - Swing Smoother For Straighter Golf Shots

If you're struggling to find the fairway, there may be a simple explanation. Your swing may be too short and too quick. Sometimes, short quick swings throw off tempo and pace. Anytime you do that, you're likely to hit a bad shot. Often, this happens because we're trying to hit the ball too far, so we swing harder and faster instead of smoother and slower. If you think your swing is too fast and quick, set some time aside to work on regaining tempo and pace. Below are two drills that can help.

Drill #1:

This drill teaches you the tempo and swing speed needed for different length shots. Start with your driver and three balls. Using a full swing, try to make solid contact but hit it only 150 yards in the air. On your next shot, try to hit the ball 200 yards in the air. Now, increase your swing speed just a bit and try to hit the ball 250 yards. Remember to keep your swing under control no matter how far you're hitting the ball.

Also, concentrate on staying balanced throughout the swing. If you use a target on the range for this drill that's even better. You'll start hitting more fairways on the course in no time.

Drill #2:

This drill teaches you how to use a smooth, consistent swing tempo regardless of the club. Take out your pitching wedge, 6-iron, and driver. Swing your pitching wedge in a smooth and relaxed manner. Concentrate on your tempo. Now hit a few pitches. When you're comfortable with your wedge shot, switch to your 6-iron. Swing the 6-iron with the same smooth rhythm and tempo you used with your pitching wedge. After hitting several balls with the 6-iron, switch to your driver. Before hitting it, try to visualize and feel your pitching wedge swing. Try to copy the rhythm and tempo of the PW swing.

In doing these drills you'll find your distance with the longer clubs doesn't come from how hard you swing, but rather from achieving a smooth and consistent tempo. If you practice these two drills often, you'll find your shots will be longer and straighter. Remember: For best results, swing smoother not harder.

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