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Summary: The hands are an important power source in a golf swing. Learn how to improve your driving distance by using your hands correctly in your swing, in this free golfing video lesson.
Jay Golden has been a PGA Member since 1982, and was selected for the PGA National Teaching Committee in 1988. He has taught golfers of all levels, ranging from stark beginners to...read more
"Hi! I'm PGA member Jay Golden and on behalf of ATAP and Expert Village, here's how to use your hands in your golf swing to hit your longest drives. The hands are tremendous power source. Your hand, tremendous power source. Too many people don't use their hands or use them incorrectly. If you use your hands correctly, it will add distance to your drives, and this is a great way to learn. Hit some balls just hinging and unhinging. Try not to use your arms. Try not to use your body. Hinge, unhinge, hinge, unhinge. You could change your grip to find out which way you hit longest with your hands, and that probably should be your grip. Hit balls just with your hands. Your hands are a tremendous power source. When you start hitting it long and solid just with your hands, that's exactly the way your hands should work in your long drive swing. For more tips, stick with us right here on Expert Village."