Nine out of 10 golfers, when they’re at the driving range, only care about distance and speed. If they hit a shot and it goes 150 yards, then they want the next shot to go 155. This results in golfers hitting ball after ball in rapid succession as hard as they can, only focusing on how far the ball is going and with no other real thoughts in mind. If you are a golfer who does this, then you need to stop immediately because you are not doing yourself any favors.
Don’t get me wrong, speed training has a place in golf, but it’s much more useful once you have your swing figured out. If you’re trying to improve your swing from a technical standpoint, then swinging as hard as you can won’t help you, you’ll never improve your swing this way. And unless you have a consistent, repeatable swing and can reliably hit fades and draws, then distance means nothing. Golf is more about how well you can control your shots rather than how far you can hit.
When at the driving range, instead of hitting every shot with full power, find targets and try to hit to them. Pick a distance and try to hit directly at it, not over it. Don’t do a full swing every time, do three-quarter and half swings so you understand what your numbers are from those positions. Do this with every club — Full swing, three-quarter swing, half swing — and that will really help you minimize the yardage gaps between your clubs. Also, practice hitting different types of shots — fades and draws, lows and highs. After all, that’s what it’s like when you’re actually on the course, dialing in specific numbers and hitting towards specific targets.
Once you have all of this down, then you can start worrying about speed and distance. But control and proper technique should always come first. Let’s get out there and #MakeItHappen!
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