Once a golfer learns the basics of the golf swing, increasing overall power is usually the next step. Not only will it help you improve your score--as long as you continue to hit the ball accurately--it will also make you feel better about your overall ability. You can make swing improvements, add strength and take advantage of technology to get more distance.
Swing Timing
It's all about timing when trying to hit for greater distance. The natural inclination of most golfers is to just grip the club a little bit tighter and than swing as hard as possible to make the ball fly off the tee. However, this does not work in golf. Muscling up on the ball results in the tensing of muscles, which prevents maximum swing speed. Instead of swinging harder, think about timing. Make sure you use your entire body, including your hips, legs and core muscles, and not just your hands and arms. Concentrate on getting a full hip turn and rotation as you make contact. Finish your swing with your hands at shoulder height, and don't stop your swing after impacting the ball.
Strength Training
Building up your overall core strength and your core muscles will help you get more distance. Free weight exercises like arm curls, the bench press, the leg press and leg curls will help you get stronger. So will a workout on a circuit training machine. You will be able to work your arms, shoulders, chest, back, abs, glutes, hamstrings and calf muscles. Even without access to free weights or a circuit training machine, you can do push-ups, pull-ups and ab crunches to build core strength.
Weighted Driver
The weighted driver is a practice club that you can use on the driving range to get stronger and hit the ball farther. This club is heavier in the grip, the shaft and the head areas. By swinging it for 15 to 20 minutes, you will notice greater club head swing at impact when you swing your primary golf clubs. This will give you greater distance when you swing off the tee or from the fairway.
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