To get more distance on the golf course, there’s more than just using the right club or relying on your arm and core workouts in the gym.
For true distance, with less effort, the key takeaway is focusing on one major component that coach Erika Larkin explains in our recent YouTube video – momentum over muscle.
Momentum Over Muscle
Not only does relying on momentum help your swing feel better and produce results, it also reduces risk of injury.
Erika uses an easy-to-follow example of comparing a golfer’s swing to a vehicle’s fuel tank.
Without a proper backswing turn to store momentum, the “gas tank” remains empty, leading to ineffective swings that rely purely on muscle. She emphasizes the importance of loading up momentum correctly in the backswing to minimize effort required on the downswing, leading to maximum output and distance.
Be sure to watch the video for specific instructions from top coaches Eric Cogorno and Erika Larkin, which will provide invaluable visuals to truly master the swing. We’ve also included some of the main tips here, so you can learn to truly gain distance by using your natural momentum through the golf swing.
The Big Momentum Move
- For true momentum, create a big turn with chest and hips to fuel the swing
- Let the arms build momentum in the backswing
For more top golf swing tips from Erika Larkin, check out True Swing Sequence – the master instruction lesson on how to never lose your swing again, and swing with confidence and consistency every time.
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