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INSTRUCTION<br />
Build speed in the downswing for longer drives<br />
1Driving is all about tempo for me<br />
because I’m a tall guy and I know I can<br />
hit it a long way. But we can all be guilty<br />
of getting a bit quick sometimes,<br />
especially under pressure. If I go through<br />
a rough patch with my driver I just go<br />
back to hitting it smooth. I try and make<br />
it smooth from the top and gradually<br />
build speed in the downswing so the<br />
clubhead is moving at its fastest when it<br />
hits the ball. I see a lot of handicap<br />
golfers make really aggressive moves<br />
in the transition but that only results<br />
in wasting energy and speed early in<br />
the downswing.<br />
3<br />
The clubhead should be travelling at its<br />
fastest as you make contact with the<br />
ball so the maximum amount of energy is<br />
transferred for a fast ball speed and longest<br />
distance possible from your swing.<br />
1<br />
Make a smooth transition into your<br />
downswing by feeling as if you pause<br />
for a second or two at the top. Even if it feels<br />
like ages it will only be a split-second.<br />
2<br />
The clubhead should have steadily<br />
accelerated in the first half of the<br />
downswing. Uncock your wrists to release the<br />
lag and extra stored energy.<br />
May 20<strong>16</strong> Golf World 71
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