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Distance is King

The Secret is in the swing

COLUMN BY CATHY KIM
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GINGER BRUNER

xtra driving distance is something that every golfer of
any level wants. The average driving distance on the PGA
ETOUR is 294 yards and even the pros are often looking
for more distance and accuracy. Let’s take a look at some ways
you can improve your distance by exploring key components of
your swing.

B ALL P OSI T IONIN G AND
ADDR E S S SE T UP

INCORRECT BALL POSITION CORRECT BALL POSITION CORRECT SHOULDERS

Your ball should be set to swing “up” on the Setting the ball off of your lead foot’s instep, With the ball positioned towards your lead
ball. If the ball is too far back in your stance, you give yourself a better chance to hit “up” foot, let’s match the pattern of swinging “up”
you will likely catch it on the downswing. on the ball. by pushing your hips toward the target and
pointing your sternum at the ball.

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