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Gain 20+ Yards on Your Drive with Matthieu Pavon

At the Médoc Golf Club, Matthieu Pavon, then a player on the European Tour, shares his tips for gaining about 20 yards on your drive in just one minute. Three simple ideas: stance width, hand position, and upper-body rotation.

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Matthieu Pavon · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

To be continued

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What the lesson shows

Matthieu Pavon begins by pointing out that the gym matters a lot. Then he shares his simple tips: good posture with a fairly wide stance, and width in the backswing, shifting his weight onto his right leg to really put some power into it.

Second key: hands held a little higher than usual at the top, to build speed on the way back down. The summary can be summed up in two words: width and height. He adds one final point: create a little more rotation with your upper body.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Widen your stance a little when using the driver.
  2. In the backswing, shift your weight to your right leg to generate width.
  3. Raise your hands a little higher than usual at the top of the movement.
  4. Add a little more upper-body rotation.
  5. Let the speed build as you come back.

Key Takeaways

A solid posture with a fairly wide stance.
From the wide stance to the backswing, shift your weight to your right leg.
Hands higher than usual to generate speed on the return stroke.
A little more upper-body rotation.
Physical conditioning matters, too.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • A stance that's too narrow and doesn't provide a solid base.
  • A narrow backswing, without shifting weight to the right leg.
  • Low hand positions at the top, which leave little room to build up speed.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Drives by widening the stance
  2. Step up to the side, weight on the right leg
  3. Swing with the hands higher at the top

Your Questions

What are Matthieu Pavon's tips for increasing distance?

A fairly wide stance, with your weight on your right leg as you rise, your hands higher than usual at the top, and a little more upper-body rotation.

Why raise your hands higher?

To build speed on the return, according to Matthieu Pavon.

Is weight training necessary?

He says it's very important to go to the gym before sharing his technical tips.

Learn More

All “Driving” videos →Find the lesson that's right for youAll “Speed, Power, and Distance” videos →Find the lesson that's right for you Tommy Fleetwood's Precision Drive: The Safe TeeTo find the fairway, Fleetwood maintains his tee height, holds the club in the air, widens his stance, and hits over a tee placed behind the ball. 5 Pro Tips from Tommy Fleetwood: From the Drive to the GreenFive habits from the Tour: placing the tee in front of the ball when using a driver, no calling out shots with irons, planning chip shots in advance, keeping a distance log, and reviewing the round afterward. Collin Morikawa and Dustin Johnson's fade with the driverAim to the left, don't force the spin, a clubface that doesn't rotate on the upswing, and a single starting line at the top: Morikawa and DJ's fade. Matthieu PavonAll of his lessons

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