If you want to hit the ball long like Greg Norman, all you need to do is extend and drive through the swing.
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Greg Norman’s role with LIV Golf has transformed his reputation among golf fans in recent years. However, before that, Shaka had a lot of fun with him. Twenty PGA Tour titles and two major championships are proof of that.
At the height of his powers, Norman’s driving skills were at their lowest. With the driver in his hands, he sent the ball screaming down the fairways long and straight – a lethal combination for any player.
Norman’s skill with the driver is something that all recreational golfers should strive for (even if they will surely fail). Back in 1984, Norman shared some of his power secrets with GOLF Magazine, and you can check them out below.
Greg Norman’s power secrets
The essence of strength lies in the foundations of grip, posture and posture. Once you’ve achieved this, you can extend and dial, allowing the rest of the swing to happen naturally. The first two feet of the swing are the most critical.
Address
Using a palm-parallel grip, point the clubface directly at the target. Place the ball on your left heel, your feet, hips and shoulders parallel to the target line. Turn the left foot toward the hole and distribute the weight evenly between the feet, with most of your weight on your heels. Stand on the ball with your chin up, your back straight, your knees slightly bent. The left arm and club form a straight line, the club swinging down. This ensures that you maintain a constant grip pressure, while giving you clubhead feel.
Expand
My forward pressure is unusual because I’m talking to the ball from the toe of the club, then I extend my left arm, bringing the center of the clubface behind the ball. Whether you go through with this practice or not, it is important to strengthen your left arm before starting to swing. Think about bringing the club back down and locking in the left elbow – this makes the shoulders, club arms and legs work together.
After swing, body rotation naturally takes the club inward and upward. Make sure the whole body turns, not just the shoulders or hips, etc. If you do this, you will not move your legs. When you think about legs, your shoulders lag behind.
Call
The rotation of the body shifts the weight to the right leg, and the resistance created in that leg causes it to swing forward. Just before your hands and club reach the top of the swing, drive your right knee to the left, moving your lower body to the side. Then let the hips tp clear the way for the arms and hands to hit the club.
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