How to Add Yards to Golf Drives

Simple Core Strengthening will Add Yardage and Advantage

© Alan L. Hammond

Well-known golf fitness expert Susan Hill shows how golfers can increase golf drives with a few simple exercises. No need to spend hundreds on personal trainers

Golfers are becoming more knowledgeable about fitness. As evidence, notice the trend of golf-specific fitness and exercise centers and programs that have been popping up everywhere over the past couple of years. Though joining a golf-specific program can be extremely valuable, it may be difficult for working parents to find the time or justify the extra expense.

According to golf fitness expert Susan Hill, the golf swing, and golf driving distance, starts with core (abdominal muscles) stability, then adds in the elements of strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. It only stands to reason that without a strong core, the desired distance off the tee, and even consistency, will not be achieved. Here are some simple exercises that will provide improved core strength:

Missing from these core strengthening exercises is an expensive gym membership and equipment. They can be performed virtually anywhere; at home or even on breaks at work. Faithfully performing these exercises will add yards to golf drives and improve consistency throughout the entire round. Even better, include other strength and flexibility exercises in the routine. Not only will performance be improved, but golf injuries will come around less and less.

Having an improved driving distance, better golf game and an advantage over fellow golf competitors may not be the reason for playing, but it makes the game more fun.

More of Susan Hill's exercise and fitness tips, along with golf fitness books, nutritional information and mental golf fitness information, can be found at Fitness for Golf.

For other golf articles, visit the Suite 101 Golf homepage.


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