Happy Gilmore, “grip it and rip it,” long drive competitions, being long both off the tee and with your irons is fun. But, hitting inconsistent shots is not. If you’re looking to add power and distance to your shots you need to do so in a controlled manner. Swinging hard and out of control is not a conducive strategy over the long haul. Proper adjustments to your swing can add ball speed and yardage to your shot.
Angle of Attack
The angle of attack relates to how you, simply, “attack” the golf ball. It accounts for whether your club is coming down, level, or up into the ball through impact. Combined with the loft of the club, it can impact both launch angle and spin rate.
How to Add Power and Distance
PGA Professional Mike Adams offers a simple change to your swing that can be performed at any time that will help you hit the ball further and make your par fives much more manageable. Adams suggest dropping your right foot back, which closes your swing. Doing so buys you more turn and rotation in your backswing, generating more power and club speed. It also allows the club to come more from the inside, allowing you to generate more loft on the golf ball. Generating more loft will allow you to hit the ball much farther. Adams’ adjustment allows for a positive angle of attack, meaning the club is moving upward toward the ball.
Perfect Your New Swing at the Driving Range
With abundant targets, top quality range balls, and mats, Westlake’s driving range is the perfect place to work through your newest swing changes. You’ll be able to gauge how the adjustments feel in your swing while also determining if you are picking up extra yardage on your shots. For more help schedule a lesson with one of our Westlake Golf pros.