Weekly Golf Tip as seen in The Winnipeg Sun --

May 22nd, 2007

Set-up key to out-driving your buddies

Every golfer wants to hit the ball further off the tee.

Unfortunately, an incorrect set-up position prevents many golfers from attaining this increased distance.

Here are a few tips to improve your set-up position and subsequently increase the power of your drives.

First, try tilting your spine, head and shoulders more behind and away from the ball. This increased leverage allows a golfer to create power and hit the ball further. Second, try closing your hips slightly. A closed stance at address leaves a golfer in a powerful position, while still allowing for a full and smooth swing.

Remember, there is nothing sweeter than out-driving all your golf buddies.

Derek Ingram is the Head Teaching Professional at the Elmhurst Golf & Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is a past winner of the Canadian PGA's Teacher of the Year and one of the top High Performance Golf Coaches in the World.

- Derek Ingram