Whoever said you can’t hit a ball farther unless you swing faster was only telling part of the story.
While it’s true that getting in the gym and working on things such as medicine-ball throws are really going to help you pick up clubhead speed, it’s not necessary for most amateurs.
The reason? Most amateurs don’t swing the club with the efficiency (known as smash factor) of a tour pro. That means, you can get a lot more yardage out of your existing swing if you remember this "cheat": Put your speed in front of the ball.
You’ve probably seen that old drill where an instructor grabs the driver at its neck and swings it so the butt end of the club makes a "whoosh" sound as it passes over the ground. That’s sort of what you are shooting for here. When you make your downswing, your goal should be to have the club moving its fastest through impact.
That means the downswing should gradually increase in speed instead of starting with a violent move at the end of the backswing. A way to check and see if you have improved your efficiency is where your swing finishes. The club should not stop until it wraps around your body
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