Virginia Golfer September / October 2014 | Page 19

Ingrain a smooth move to the top by rolling a ball back with your takeaway during your warm-up session. SWOOSH-SAYER The best way to get the most out of your drives is to listen to the swoosh of the club. In order to generate the most distance, the sound should come on the target side of the golf ball. Here’s a great drill: Grab the clubhead end of your driver and concentrate on making the swoosh either at the ball or after the ball (it’s not as easy as it looks). It will be obvious if you’re releasing the club too soon because you’ll hear the sound while transitioning the club to the downswing. Try it during your practice swing. Then turn the club back around, try to repeat the late swoosh and watch your drives fly far and straight. This drill will help set up a s