7 Reasons You're Losing Distance With Your Driver (And How to Get It Back)
You step onto the tee, make what feels like a solid swing, and watch your drive land noticeably shorter than it used to. Maybe you have lost five yards. Maybe it is 15. Either way, losing distance with your driver can be frustrating, especially when you cannot identify what has changed. The natural reaction is to swing harder. But more effort is rarely the best place to start. Why am I losing distance with my driver? Common causes include off-center contact, reduced swing speed, inefficient launch and spin, poor swing sequencing, changes in mobility, an equipment mismatch, or simply weather and course conditions. Finding the actual cause is the first step toward getting those yards back. Here are seven areas worth checking before rebuilding your entire golf swing. 1. You're Not Hitting the Center of the Clubface Before worrying about swing speed, start with contact. A center strike transfers energy from the clubhead to the golf ball more efficiently. When contact moves signific...