Driving..

[TigerWoodz]

My driver is recking my game...

I started playing golf on a 54 par 3 golf course,i always shot in the low 70's and my best was 65..

Since ive moved on to a bigger course 64 par parkland course im shooting in the mid 90's...

and its mostly down to bad drives...

ive seemed to straighten out my driver fade when i do hit a good one,but yesterday i topped about 5 drives

what causes a topped drive?,my golf buddies say i lean back before impact,moving my spine angle further away from the ball...
also any tips on more power?? im only hitting about 200/220...

thanks for any tips, sorry about yet another driver thread..

[motteler621]

how old are you?

[TigerWoodz]

how old are you?

How old am i ??? im 35,so will that cure my topped shots "confused"

[motteler621]

lol, just checking. I know when I was young I couldnt hit far. Just keep practicing and perfecting your swing and your hits wil get farther. If not start lifting weights.

[TigerWoodz]

lol,just kidding with you my friend,Ive plenty of power ,i just cant get the power to connect at impact,maybe im coming down too fast..

[CUnEll]

Keep your swing slow and smooth. Probably heard this before but keep your head down and your knees bent. I have a slower swing compared to most but I still outdrive most I play with, around 280 yards. I think a lot of disance is more contact then how hard you swing.

[USA 79S]

TW - If you're topping a lot, then maybe your 200-220 drives are just have a low launch angle. Consider a launch monitor session? It's probably the swing, not your 10.5* Once you sort out your swing you'll find some more yards I bet. Good luck my friend.

PS - will you pass me your little black book?

[delav]

TW - what is your actual handicap or average score for a round?

Also, how long have you been playing and what is your shot pattern?