Okay, so I’ve been trying to crank up my driving distance lately, you know, really get that ball out there. I saw some stuff online about the LPGA longest drive stats and figured I’d try to implement some of their techniques. It’s been a journey, let me tell you!
First Attempts – Total Flop
My first few attempts were, to put it mildly, disastrous. I tried to copy what I thought the pros were doing – big windup, super fast swing… ended up slicing the ball all over the place. I even almost took out a poor unsuspecting squirrel. My distances were actually worse than usual. Talk about frustrating!
Digging Deeper – Research Time
So, I went back to the drawing board, which in my case meant spending a few hours watching slow-motion videos of LPGA players. I noticed a few key things:
- It’s not just about brute force: It’s about timing and using your whole body.
- Grip and Stance: These ladies have a seriously strong grip and a wide, stable stance.
- The Hip Turn: This seemed to be where a lot of the power came from, a really explosive rotation.
Practice Makes… Better (Hopefully)
Armed with this newfound knowledge, I hit the driving range again. This time, I focused on:
- Slowing down my backswing: This was tough, felt like I was moving in slow motion.
- Really planting my feet: Felt like I was rooted to the ground.
- Focusing on that hip rotation: Tried to imagine I was whipping a towel. Weird, but it helped.
The Results? Getting There!
It wasn’t an instant miracle, but I definitely saw improvement. My drives weren’t as wild, and I started to get a feel for that “snap” at impact. I even managed to consistently hit a few past my usual marker. Still not LPGA level, obviously, but hey, progress is progress!
My advice to you,
I still have the momentun that i had when i first started,and its way better than before,keep practicing and sharing my thoughts!
Still a long way to go, but I’m feeling optimistic. It’s definitely shown me that there’s more to driving distance than just swinging as hard as you can. It’s a process, and I’m (slowly) figuring it out.I will share when i got the obvious progress.
