How To Get More Distance Off The Tee with those toes!

This lesson from coach Katie Dahl is perfect for golfers — especially intermediate players — who want to add power and momentum to their drives off the tee. By showing you how to angle your toes properly, Katie helps you generate more force and transfer energy more effectively through your swing.

Key Takeaways

• Katie emphasizes slightly angling your toes (on your lead foot and/or your trailing foot) to help create a more athletic and stable stance at address.
• That toe angle encourages your lower body to load and coil — storing energy that can be released through the swing for more momentum.
• With toes oriented correctly, the ground reaction forces during the downswing become more effective — helping you drive through the ball rather than just swinging around.
• The tip encourages a smoother weight shift and better lower-body engagement, which leads to added distance and power.

Katie Dahl

LPGA Top 50 Teacher

Katie Dahl is a Class A LPGA Teaching Professional and the Director of Instruction at West Bay Club in Estero, Florida.

A former Academic All-American, Katie holds a Master’s Degree in Mass Media Communications from the University of Central Florida. She went on to compete on the Symetra Tour, the Canadian Women’s Tour, and the LPGA Tour, gaining invaluable experience at the highest levels of the game.
Her teaching is rooted in understanding each golfer’s unique swing, learning style, and goals — helping players of all levels build confidence, improve efficiently, and enjoy the game even more.

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