become much easier thanks to this technology. I had a chance to go


Keep the clubhead low to the ground as long as possible to start the backswing


through a custom fitting, and within 30 minutes the fitter had added 15 yards to my tee shots. I create a lot of spin with my tee shots, so by utilizing a shaft that knocks down my spin rate we were able to optimize my ball flight adding some much needed distance. If you call the golf staff at Poppy Hills, we are happy to schedule a custom fitting so you can


experience the benefits of this new technology.


Get fit with an adjustable driver


So, are you serious about hitting it farther? Try these


five steps during your next practice session, and you will be bombing it off the tee in no time. As for me, I will be setting up a long drive contest with my assistants very soon!


Step 4: “Slow and low, that is the tempo.” The Beastie Boys are a New York rap trio I grew up listening to in the 80s. You might not normally think of golf when listening to their music, but in this case you should. The group had a single called “Slow and Low,” and that phrase can really help your tee shots. Once you have addressed


the ball and are ready to pull the trigger, repeat that phrase before you start the takeaway. The start of a great golf swing should be a deliberate, steady motion keeping the clubhead low to the ground for as long as possible. This will promote good extension and set the tone for what will be a mammoth tee shot.


Step 5: Take advantage of technology. If you are still playing a “glued” driver, you absolutely need to get fit for a new adjustable driver. Most top manufacturers offer an adjustable model that allows the player to change loft and lie, and the fitting process has


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