Club head speed at impact with the ball is the primary factor that helps a golfer get distance on his shots. To increase the club head speed, you can do exercises that build your strength and explosiveness. Exercises that focus on your legs, core area and upper body power will help you hit the golf ball farther.
Box Jumping
Building strength in your legs is important to gaining more distance on your golf shots. You can build a strong base for your golf swing by building strength in your legs. Box jumps will build explosive strength. Set up a 15-inch box and stand to the left of it. Jump over it so you are on the right side and then jump back so you are in the original position. Do 10 side-to-side jumps, take a one-minute break and repeat the set. Then stand behind the box and jump over it so you are in front of the box and then jump back so you are behind it again. Do 10 back-and-forth jumps, take a 30-second break and repeat the set.
Stretching
One of the keys to hitting the ball consistently for distance and accuracy is gaining club head speed at impact. You want to stretch your muscles before you play so you can bring the club back just a bit farther on the backswing and follow through all the way to shoulder height. Take one of your irons and hold it in the crook of your elbows behind your back. Swing your weight to the right slowly but completely and then return it to the starting position. Do this three times. Then swing your weight to the left in the same manner. Do five groups of three stretches in each direction.
Isometric Exercises
In order to hit the ball farther, you should develop your grip. Hand strength is vital for distance and control over your golf shot. You want a firm grip on the club, but you don't want to choke it too tightly. Place both hands in front of your chest and press them together for three seconds and relax. Do this 10 times. Then interlock your fingers together and pull them for three seconds. Do this 10 times. This will build hand and upper-body strength, and that will help you hit the ball more solidly.
Weight Training
All golfers want to generate more distance off the tee on long par-4 and par-5 holes. Weight-training exercises can help with distance. According to Fitness For Golf, bench presses, squats, lunges and the upright row will help you get stronger so you can hit the ball farther off the tee. Fitness For Golf recommends doing three sets of six to eight repetitions of each exercise.
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