On the Mark Golf Podcast "Fast" Eddie Fernandes on the Must-Do's for More Speed and Longer Drives
Jun 18, 2025
"Fast" Eddie Fernandes is an American golf professional and 3X World Long Drive Champion known for his incredible swing speed. In this engaging discussion, Eddie shares key techniques for maximizing drive distance, including creating an effective pivot and mastering footwork for better acceleration. He emphasizes the importance of center contact and anticipatory muscle reaction. Listeners will also learn about the impact of proper equipment and mindset for success on the tee, along with fascinating personal anecdotes from his impressive career.
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Eddie's Speed Discovery Journey
- Eddie Fernandes realized he was creating speed efficiently and wanted to understand how he did it internally. - A two-year collaboration with biomechanist Dr. Joel Akaz helped him decode his movement for coaching others.
Create a Bigger Runway for Speed
- Create a bigger 'runway' by opening your chest and getting your trail shoulder deep in the backswing. - Load properly into your trail foot and wind up to generate ground force for speed.
Use Trail Foot Rotation
- Focus on loading and rotating around the cuboid bone in your trail foot to deepen your backswing. - This natural rotation helps open the body and avoids compensations that limit speed.