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why do all my golf shots go the same distance

by Ms. Yvette Grady PhD Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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Why do all my Irons go the same distance?

Why do all my irons go the same distance? If all your irons are traveling the same distance, it’s likely because you are not using the loft of each club correctly. Instead of hitting your irons with a downward strike, you’re probably releasing your hands too early and “scooping” the golf ball.

Why am I losing distance on my golf shots?

16 Reasons Why You’re Losing Distance On Your Golf Shots 1.11. Age 1.22. Injury 1.33. Poor Contact 1.44. Swing Faults 1.4.1Creating Too Much Spin With The Driver 1.4.2Swinging On An Out-To-In Path 1.4.3Poor Tempo 1.55. Equipment 1.66. External Factors 2FAQ’s About Losing Distance In Golf 2.1Why am I losing distance with my irons?

Why do some golfers hit the ball farther than others?

Another factor that can lead to increased distance is having a longer hand arc. If you have hands only go so far back, you can only hit it so far. There are some @pgatour players with some shorter swings that hit the ball really far, @tonyfinaugolf and @jbholmespga.

How can I increase the distance of my golf shots?

These are all great ways to get to a longer hand arc. Another factor that can lead to increased distance is having a longer hand arc. If you have hands only go so far back, you can only hit it so far. There are some @pgatour players with some shorter swings that hit the ball really far, @tonyfinaugolf and @jbholmespga.

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Why am I not getting distance with my irons?

This can be a symptom of body rotation or club head speed. There are drills you can do to increase your body rotation and your club head speed, generating more power behind your swing and allowing you to hit longer irons.

Why am I losing so much distance on my golf shots?

It can often be the result of casting, but when the clubhead passes the hands too early, you add too much loft to the club and lose distance as a result.

How do I get more distance on my iron shots?

3:1210:25HOW TO GET MORE DISTANCE WITH THE IRONS - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipDuring my practice that's really important if I didn't have a head cover there I would keep swingingMoreDuring my practice that's really important if I didn't have a head cover there I would keep swinging out to the right nothing would change. So.

Why am I not getting distance with my driver?

2:5713:543 Big Distance Killers for Driver - Golf Tips - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd that is to simply check your ball. Position when you're hitting your driver check your ballMoreAnd that is to simply check your ball. Position when you're hitting your driver check your ball position that ball should be positioned.

Why do my drives only go 200 yards?

The main reasons why the average golfer isn't able to hit 200 yards is due to poor technique, rapid swing, insufficient knowledge and lack of practice.

Why does my 4 iron go the same distance as my 7 iron?

0:326:24All golf clubs go the same distance - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe bottom line here is if all of your clubs ago in the same distance it means that you don't haveMoreThe bottom line here is if all of your clubs ago in the same distance it means that you don't have enough club head speed.

Do warm golf balls go further?

Generally, a warmer golf ball travels farther. The rubber materials used to make golf balls respond better if they are more resilient. Warmth enhances resiliency. A warmer ball will come off the clubface with more velocity and spin than a colder ball, encouraging loft.

Why am I not hitting the golf ball far?

One reason you might not be hitting the ball very far is that you have too high of a spin rate with your driver and irons. An easy way to spot this is watching how high your shots go in the air. Golf shots that get hit with high back spin rates tend to climb higher into the air.

How far does an average golfer hit a 7 iron?

The average golfer hits their 7 iron 145 yards, but the average distances will vary between 128 and 160 yards. Golfers in their 20s typically hit the ball the longest, and the distance tends to decrease as the golfer gets older.

Why am I hitting my 3 wood farther than my driver?

Players who hit their 3- or 5-wood as far or longer than their driver are typically using too little loft with the driver for their clubhead speed. You know, it's a funny thing with the driver and its loft compared to the other clubs in the bag.

How do you hit further in golf?

10:4012:09Swing SLOWER but hit the golf ball FURTHER - Every golfer NEEDS this!!YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd if you can do the movement. Even by taking speed. Out you can improve your ball speed because ofMoreAnd if you can do the movement. Even by taking speed. Out you can improve your ball speed because of less loft ramp that smash factor up and like i said swing slower. And hit the ball.

How do I hit my drives farther?

3:0611:27Hit driver 50 YARDS FURTHER!!!! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd we want to feel that we get a little bit more spine tilt away from the golf ball so just moveMoreAnd we want to feel that we get a little bit more spine tilt away from the golf ball so just move your hips slightly towards the target.

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Why is center contact important in golf?

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What is tour player working out?

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What does it mean when you hit a ball towards the heel?

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Do golf balls compress?

Some golf balls don’t. You have to have a certain amount of clubhead speed to compress a golf ball to optimize your distance with that ball. That is why tour players have gained a lot of distance over the years due to the golf ball.

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