How to Add Distance to Your Drive: Mastering Club Face Control

🔑Generating more speed through correct wrist motion is essential for adding distance to your drive.

💡Controlling the club face at impact is crucial for maintaining control and accuracy.

🔒Learning how the wrists work in the downswing and releasing the driver through the impact area is different from irons.

🚀Creating a catapult motion with the club helps generate speed while maintaining control.

⛳Getting the correct impact position and body motion for drivers requires a slight tilt, weight shift, and lead shoulder dropping.

How can I generate more speed in my driver swing?

—Focus on wrist motion and creating a catapult motion with the club to generate more speed.

How can I ensure my club face is square at impact?

—Practice controlling your wrists and releasing the club through the impact area. Pay attention to the position of your lead arm and club at impact.

Is the wrist motion different for irons and drivers?

—Yes, the wrist motion in the downswing and releasing the club is slightly different for irons and drivers.

How can I maintain control while increasing distance?

—By mastering wrist motion, controlling the club face, and supporting it with correct body motion, you can maintain control while increasing distance.

What are the key aspects of the impact position for drivers?

—At impact, your lead arm and club should form a straight line, the weight should be on the lead side, and there should be a slight tilt in the spine.

00:00In this video, you will learn how to add distance to your drive by mastering club face control.

00:30The first stage is to focus on wrist motion to generate more speed in your swing.

03:44The second stage is to learn how to control the club face at impact for accuracy and control.

06:06The third stage is to understand the differences in wrist motion and release between irons and drivers.

08:46To add power and distance, create a catapult motion with the club by uncocking the wrists.

09:59The correct impact position for drivers includes a straight lead arm, weight on the lead side, and a slight tilt in the spine.