The Driver Sweep Feel You Need Today

In this driver tip from The Art of Simple Golf, the instructor explains why efficiency beats effort when aiming for longer, straighter drives. By practicing a '50% speed' or 'zero effort' feel, golfers can improve their strike quality and ensure they are hitting the center of the clubface.

• Efficiency is more important than raw effort for generating driver distance.
• Practice hitting drives at 50% speed to overcome the tendency to over-swing (which often stays at 80%).
• Focus on a 'zero effort' feel to achieve a more efficient, full swing.
• Prioritize solid, center-face contact at slow speeds before increasing intensity.

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