Increase Swing Speed

[jr001280]

I work at a golf store and was measuring my swing speed the other day. My swing speed was lower than it was last year. Ive been hitting balls out on the range for about a month now so it's not rust. any good drills out there that can help me increase my swing speed?

[golf_junkie27]

Here is an exercise that may help you:

Sit upright with a club on your shoulders behind your neck.
Grab each end with your hands.
While facing forward, focusing straight ahead, rotate to the right and back to the left.
You will feel tight and restricted at first.
Maintain an erect posture with eyes straight ahead.
Do this slowly at first, then build up the rate of speed.
Rotate back and through 10 times for 3 sets.
This is a starting core exercise that will make a HUGE difference if you haven’t worked on your core before. You will notice a difference in your range of motion and power output on the course quickly.

Additionally, if you have Hogan's "Five Lessons," turn to the last few pages. There are some diagrams that detail where your body should be positioned during every facet of the swing. This might help you find whatever flaw you may have and increase your swing speed.