2. Make a good shoulder turn: Make a good shoulder Turn – to generate more club head speed it is imperative to make a good upper body turn. Many players simply lift their arms which looks like the proper position, but they have made NO turn thus have not created coil or torque. Notice in the picture that my belt buckle is facing straight ahead indicating I have not turned.

Try to get your lead shoulder underneath your chin. Another swing thought can be try to turn your back to the target, while keeping your lower body still. This is a turn, not a slide! Notice in the second photo that my belt buckle is turned to my trail leg as a result of making a good turn.

At the top of your back swing your lead shoulder should be under your chin and your back toward the target.

3. Don't start your down swing with your arms: To maximize your power, your first move in your down swing must be with your lower body. You should lead your downswing by firing your front hip towards the target. This is a turn not a slide. Your swing thought should be "turning your guts" towards the target. If you think of dividing your body in two halves; you wind up with the top half (backswing) and unwind with the bottom half (downswing).

If you start your down swing with your arms you will loose all of the power, coil and torque you created with your shoulder turn.

When you start your downswing with your lower body it is imperative that you keep your back elbow tucked into your hip throughout your downswing. If not, you will create a "casting/over the top" move that that will either lead to a hard pull or even an ugly slice.

When you get to impact ensure that your head is behind the ball. If your head sneaks in front of the ball you will de-loft your club and lose power and distance. See the picture at the top of the article.

4. Keep swinging through the ball: Your club head should be moving fastest four feet after you strike the ball. Your arms should be straight (no "chicken wing" with your lead elbow) and should be extended down the target line.

Aim for a solid finish. Continue your swing until your club is behind your head. All of your weight should be on your front foot with your belt buckle towards the target. If you finish your swing with your weight on your back foot leaning away from the target you have lost a minimum of 20 yards.

Finish in balance. If you can hold your finish without wobbling or taking a step you know you have achieved balance which will lead to accuracy and consistency.

Take time to practice these tips at the range and you will gain distance!