A Driving Tip from Pete Cowen

I've heard people say that Pete Cowen is one of the three top golf teachers on the planet. He's almost certainly the top teacher in Europe, and he works with a number of top players like Henrik Stenson.

Here's a driving tip from Pete:



You may have to play it a few times to get it all because Pete has his own way of describing the golf swing. However, you should be able to pick up these basic ideas -- and they are very important ideas -- on your first viewing:

• Because a driver shaft is longer than an iron shaft, your hands are a bit farther from your body and your swing is a bit flatter.
• If you want to hit a draw, you need for your arms to keep up with your body on your downswing.

That last one is very important for all of you players out there who are trying to turn your lower body as fast as you can and end up hitting a push slice -- or, if you manage to get the club face closed, you hit a snap hook. Listen to how many times he tells you that your arms should basically stay in front of your body, and that you do that by turning your lower body slowly enough for your arms to keep up.

Please understand that he is NOT saying that your lower body has to turn slowly. What he says is that the lower body should not outrace the upper body if you want to hit solid shots on the line you have chosen. This is something that often gets lost when players step up to the ball, even though they typically make a properly sequenced practice swing without a ball.

This video is less than 2 minutes long. Please, PLEASE take some time to watch it and understand it. It will help your driving tremendously -- and your iron play as well.