Trying To Hit My Driver Further (help from a long drive Champion)

PGA professional Georgia Ball partners with European Long Drive Champion Luke Curtis to unlock more driver distance. They explore extreme long drive equipment, high-launch setup adjustments, and 'overspeed' training techniques like lifting the lead heel and accelerating the backswing tempo.

• Increase your tee height and move the ball position further forward (outside the lead foot) to hit up on the ball and maximize launch.
• A faster backswing creates more kinetic energy and forces the body to fire harder during the transition.
• Lifting the lead heel allows for a longer, more complete rotation of the hips and shoulders.
• Focus on 'intent' over 'outcome' during speed training sessions; disregard ball flight to maximize clubhead speed.
• Ball speed is king—ensure you are hitting the center of the face to translate high club speed into actual yardage.

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