Drive The Ball Like Tiger Woods

It seems to be the goal of just about every beginning golfer to drive a golf ball about 300 yards just like their favorite golfer on the Professional Golfers Tour. So what if you're name isn't Tiger Woods and the metal used in your golf club isn't the same stuff that NASA uses to build space shuttles? Will you be able to hit the ball as far when you trot out onto the beautifully manicured greens with your used golf clubs? You can swing the edge in your favor by following the two tips below to hit the ball farther naturally while not spending hundreds on a new set of golf clubs.

It occurs practically before every at bat at a baseball game... they slide a "donut", a weight that is shaped like a donut, onto their baseball bat or they just pick up two or three bats and take several practice swings prior to going up to the plate with a naked bat or just the single bat they'll be using. Why do they do this? In baseball it's done to achieve more bat spped when the player finally makes it to the plate for an at bat and the same thing can be done in golf.

To make up for the additional stress, your neuromuscular system fires more of the muscle fibers in your arms and torso. This is called Pre-Loading and it can dramatically increase your power when striking a ball. So when you step up to the ball and swing with no additional weight,your body is still swinging with the same strength and consequently you hit the ball farther. So enough about baseball how can we apply this to golf?

The longer irons in your golf bag are perfect for this exercise. Obviously the first thing I grab is the wood that i'll be teeing off with and then I'll typically grab three irons to practice with. Most players I know take a couple of practice swings before they take their tee shot and this is no different. Take 2 or 3 practice swings and then pick up your driver and drive the ball further then you've ever driven it before!

The second tip is about your grip and most beginners to golf make the same mistake of gripping the club too tightly. When you're looking down at the ball and you're preparing to swing, grip the club grip as tight as you can for a few seconds, let go, take one last look at the flag and then regrip it loosely. Once you let your firm grip go, your strength in your fingers and forearms will be reduced and this will force you to relax.

Finally, the key to a good drive is a relaxed swing and a good set of cheap golf clubs. Too many golfers make the mistake of swinging out of their golf shoes and try to drive the ball 400 yards. Take a nice, smooth and easy swing and "let the club do the work." You'd be surprised how hard you may be able to hit the ball once you finally learn how to relax.