Junior Golf 13. Real Estate 15. Your Game 16. T oday's pros are driving the ball longer than ever before. But the real key is leverage.
Rotational force is the most important fundamental of power.
The more you extend your arms during the backswing and the longer they remain extended in the downswing, the farther you'll hit the ball. He does this brilliantly, creating tremendous width in the backswing to set up a powerful arm swing through the ball. Photos by Sam Greenwood To maintain the swing's arc during the downswing, pull down with the left arm, keeping it close to your body. This prevents an early release, which saps power. Start by extending your right arm during the backswing, giving it a wide, sweeping look.