More distance.

[ParMaster]

What is a good technique to use to gain more distance? I don't want it to hurt my back and don't tell me to swing faster. :razz:

I hit 1wd 240 right now.

So any ideas? How much distance would i be expected to gain?

Thnx

[Russ]

Arn't you only 16 years old or something?

Hows about just letting yourself grow, slowly build more muscle, and more power/speed/distance will come naturally.

Unless you're already 6'5"

[Grunt]

One Word WHY!

[ParMaster]

Just turned 15 Russ.

Why not Grunt? If there is a way to get another 15m then there is no reason to not try. Unless of course it would cause an injury in which case i wouldn't try.

[Grunt]

What does 15m mean on most holes to you? I would probably think not much. I reckon I would go for maybe 1m straighter rather than 2m longer.

[3oneday]

Play senior flex.

[Dotty]

A blond mullet, Marlboros and an insatiable thirst.

:wink:

[ParMaster]

What does 15m mean on most holes to you? I would probably think not much. I reckon I would go for maybe 1m straighter rather than 2m longer.

That i can be much more agressive on par 5's. And also instead of hitting an 8/9i into par 4's then hopefully i can use my PW or GW. I feel much more comfortable with those clubs and can get much more spin with a steeper attack angle.

[Yossarian]

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[markTHEblake]

Just turned 15 Russ.

are you about the same height as all the chicks in school?

a lot of blokes dont start their growing 'spurt' until much later, i didnt until i was 17 (and didnt last bloddy long either) or perhaps even later.

Cos i remember at the high school reunions being shocked by how much the girls seemed to have shrunk :)

[PeteyD]

You had a growth spurt? ;)

Best way to get more distance is to hit down hill and down wind, preferably along a road.

[Scottt]

Watch Tin Cup. Copy Don Johnson.

[Webster]

Just turned 15 .

When your balls drop, you will hit it further, unless you are gay (you will hit it shorter).

[Johnny Canuck]

:smt038Response of the year Jack!:smt038

[ParMaster]

hahaha yoss

[ParMaster]

are you about the same height as all the chicks in school?

a lot of blokes dont start their growing 'spurt' until much later, i didnt until i was 17 (and didnt last bloddy long either) or perhaps even later.

Cos i remember at the high school reunions being shocked by how much the girls seemed to have shrunk :)

I'm 179cm blakey with shoes on. So like 176 without.

[3oneday]

Yeah, he looks fully grown to me.

[parlyboy]

at your age parmaster, you should be thinking about beer and chicks, not an extra 3 yards. You will thank me in 10 years time...lol

[ParMaster]

Golf is what i want to do with my career. Beer and chicks will come later. ;)

[parlyboy]

WEll i hope so mate, just dont burn yourself out first. I played all day everyday when i was ur age. You lose interest when you get to a certain point. THese guys are right. Dont worry about extra yards off the tee. If you can chip/putt like a demon, it doesnt matter how far you hit it. You will be anyone.

[Grunt]

Hope you have a back up plan. I know a few pros that wanted to be the touring golfer and it was just too tough. They are now in a wide variety of jobs from Club pro to teaching Pro to courier.

[ParMaster]

Bloody Oath i do Grunt. Actually 3 to be exact. ;)

[Matt 3 Jab]

there are no pictures on the scorecard. Distance does not matter. Its all about the score.

Dont worry if you never hit it further than now, its enough for most courses.

Think of the 7th at NB. You hit 6 iron on but left. I took 5, which i got a look of you'll hit it too long or your a girl, 3/4 swing and put it inside 12 feet to make birdie.

I love hitting it massive, but its worth very little when you get back to the clubhouse with a 74 rather than a 68.

[Minor_Threat]

Hope you have a back up plan. I know a few pros that wanted to be the touring golfer and it was just too tough. They are now in a wide variety of jobs from Club pro to teaching Pro to courier.You can add Electrical Engineer, to the list :D

As well as Sales Rep, I.T. and Real Estate..

[markTHEblake]

I'm 179cm blakey with shoes on. So like 176 without.

:shock: you are a big bastard already.

All i remember was in Grade 11 (so 16), in PE we weighed ourselves and I pushed down on the scales just so i could get it to 50kg.

By the way, i love all these amateurs giving tips to a guy on hcap of 2, but then again you did ask.

[PeteyD]

My tip is the only one that works, except for MT ;)

[razaar]

There is a sure fire way to hit the ball further and that is to get stronger in the mid section. The best way I know how to do this specific to golf is to workout on a Nautilus rotary /torso machine. It is one of the secrets of the tour pros. If your gym has one of these machines you will know what I am talking about.
http://www.nautilus.com/nautilus_brand_commercial_equipment/products/nitro/core/prdcdovr~S3RT/Nautilus+Nitro+Rotary+Torso.jsp

[Jono]

There is a sure fire way to hit the ball further and that is to get stronger in the mid section. The best way I know how to do this specific to golf is to workout on a Nautilus rotary /torso machine. It is one of the secrets of the tour pros. If your gym has one of these machines you will know what I am talking about.
http://www.nautilus.com/nautilus_brand_commercial_equipment/products/nitro/core/prdcdovr~S3RT/Nautilus+Nitro+Rotary+Torso.jsp


that's about as effective as Virge's body building routine. :razz:

[virge666]

As a bloke who has seen Pup's swing.

You need more hip turn through the ball. This will allow you to increase the angle between your left forearm and clubshaft on the down swing. (sometimes called lag angle)

More angle and a strong enough body to hold it = more distance.

Check out Anthony Kim for a good example.

[ParMaster]

Ok Virge.

[Golfnut]

Virge, not doubting your advice above but doesn't this increase the risk of leaving the face open if the hands can't get through quick enough causing the dreaded slice.....this is the problem i'm having......i'm getting more/quicker hip turn but I'm not able to get the hands through quick enough.....any good drills to quicken the arms/hands?

[virge666]

Virge, not doubting your advice above but doesn't this increase the risk of leaving the face open if the hands can't get through quick enough causing the dreaded slice.....this is the problem i'm having......i'm getting more/quicker hip turn but I'm not able to get the hands through quick enough.....any good drills to quicken the arms/hands?

This is a power move. The whole idea is to clear your hips as much as possible without

= Sliding
= Opening or Tilting the shoudlers
= Losing your levels.

Being able to match up the lower half to the top half is half the fun of being a good and powerful golfer. If you are on double figures . . . you have other more important problems to sort out.

If you want to speed up your hands - split grip drills are my favourite. Leave about an inch between them.

Enjoy

[Golfnut]

YEah...ok thought the aggressive hip turn was more for the pros...

Split grip drills....explain more plz.

[virge666]

Split grip drills....explain more plz.

Hang 5 or 6 practice swings with a split grip. say 2-3 inches between the hands.

Now tell me how much faster your hands are moving now...

[Golfnut]

Ahhh....yes, I know that drill well mate but haven't done it in a while.....first drill my teaching pro got me to do. Thanks for the reminder.