The “Long” Ball
August 27, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: SouthAsiaGolf Why do most golfers make such a fuss about hitting the “long” ball (long drive)? There is something in a golfer's psyche that makes him think that “longer” is always better, it couldn't be farther from the truth.
Smashing your drives can lead to miss-hits with your drive ending up in deep rough, thick woods or the desert. Hitting the ball longer and harder creates a greater likelihood of getting in trouble.
Don't try to drive the bal like Bubba Watson unless your landing area is wide and open. Otherwise on narrow fairways, play conservatively. This method is difficult to execute because of the natural instict to hit the ball a long way with the driver. No one ever said golf was easy !
Troy,
You are right on the money. Too much emphasis on hitting it long has driven golf courses to make longer holes which is a detriment to amateur golfers everywhere. Should a golfer really be able to drive a 350 yard hole? Accuracy, give me accuracy !
Thanks for visiting and commenting Troy. Nice of you to do so.
Keep it straight !
All the best,
Gary j. Zalimeni, Editor
Presuming you are a teacher I am glad you agree with my theory. The manufacturing
companies want everyone to believe that they can hit the ball 300 yds. and be accurate
100% of the time with their equipment. This is a fairy tale.
The average golfer should be very happy to hit their drives 250 yds. and straight.
Thanks for your comments.
Regards,
Gary j. Zalimeni, Editor To learn more go to http://www.golfswingbook.com