DrivingDriving tips & drills
Tee shots, the driver swing, slices, hooks and the setup that adds distance.
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DrivingA Quick Checklist for Your Hook
A hook is the mirror image of a slice. The face is closed to the path, and the ball dives left for a right-hander. Most hooks…LessonIntermediate15 minHook
DrivingAim at Something Close, Not the Flag
Aiming at a faraway flag is hard. Aiming at something a foot away is easy. Stand behind the ball and pick your target. Then find…TipBeginner5 minPushPull
DrivingAim Your Driver Face Before Anything Else
A driver is tricky to aim. The face is curved, so there's no straight edge to line up like an iron. So make aiming the face your…TipBeginner5 minSlicePush
DrivingAlternate Wedge and Driver to Calm Your Tempo
Here's a simple way to stop overswinging your driver. Hit one full sand wedge. Then hit one driver with the exact same effort.…DrillAll levels10 minSliceHook
DrivingBuild a Steady Driver Before a Fast One
If your tee shots keep finding long grass or the stakes, chasing speed won't help. Consistency will. Hold the club firmly, but…DrillBeginner15 min
DrivingChange Your Trail-Hand Grip to Quiet a Slice
Some slices start early, when the face opens in the backswing. A common reason is the trail hand sitting too much on top of the…TipBeginner5 minSlice
DrivingCheck Your Driver Loft by Watching How Drives Land
Good drives come from hitting slightly up on the ball. So test that first. Set a light, soft object on the ground in front of…DrillIntermediate15 min
DrivingCount Three Back, One Down
Lots of golfers think a powerful swing has to be a violent one. It doesn't. Try counting. Three beats on the way back. One beat…DrillBeginner15 min
DrivingDriver Setup for Beginners
A good driver setup is easy to learn. Tee it high, with about half the ball above the top of the club. You want to catch it on…LessonBeginner10 min
DrivingExaggerate Lag to Store More Speed
Many golfers throw the club from the top. That wastes speed before the ball. This drill has you feel the opposite on purpose.…DrillAdvanced10 min
DrivingFeel the Opposite to Cure a Hook
A hook usually comes from a path that swings far out to the right, with a face that's closed to it. To fix it, train the opposite…DrillIntermediate10 minHook
DrivingFeel Your Weight Move Into Your Lead Foot
Good weight shift helps you hit the ball before the ground. It also gives you something to push against so your hips can clear.…DrillIntermediate10 minFatSlice
DrivingFind the Cause of Your Pull First
You can't fix a pull until you know why it happens. A pull means you struck the outside of the ball. There are two usual causes.…LessonIntermediate10 minPull
DrivingFix a Push Slice With Better Rotation
A push slice starts right and curves farther right. Usually the face is open and the swing is too far from the inside. Or the…LessonIntermediate15 minPushSliceDrivingFour Checks When Your Ball Starts Hooking
Fixing a slice can swing you too far the other way. If you're now hooking, check four things. First, your grip. If your trail…LessonIntermediate10 minHook
DrivingGet to Impact Early for Speed You Can Use
Course speed isn't long-drive speed. Most amateurs try to be perfect at impact but get there late. They spin out and the club…LessonAdvanced15 min
DrivingGet Your Driver Tee Height Right
Tee height is a quick fix that changes your strike. A higher tee helps you hit up and catch the ball higher on the face. That's…TipAll levels5 minToppingSliceDrivingGive Your Hands a Longer Runway for More Distance
Think about pushing a heavy door. A long run-up gives you more force than a short one. Your swing works the same way. The farther…LessonIntermediate10 min
DrivingGrip, Path, Takeaway: A Simple Slice Plan
Most slices have two parts: a move over the top and a ball that curves left to right. Start with your grip. Then work on path.…LessonBeginner15 minSlice
DrivingGrip, Top and Impact: Three Hook Checks
A hook means the face is closed to both the target and the path. Check three spots. First, your grip. A lead hand too far on top…LessonIntermediate10 minHookPull
DrivingHold Your Shoulders Back to Straighten Your Drives
Many slices start because the shoulders open too fast from the top. That throws the club outside in. Try setting up with your…DrillIntermediate10 minSlicePull
DrivingHow a Draw Works With Your Driver
A draw needs two things. Your path heads right of the target. Your face points left of that path, but still right of the target.…LessonIntermediate10 minSlice
DrivingHow to Hold the Club
Your grip is your only link to the club. It controls the face. Hold the club more in the fingers of your lead hand than the palm.…LessonBeginner10 minSliceHook
DrivingKeep Your Driver Low Into the Wind
Into a headwind, swinging harder is a trap. More speed means more spin, and the ball climbs. Do the opposite. Tee it a little…TipIntermediate10 min
DrivingKeep Your Hips Back to Stop Early Extension
Early extension means your hips move toward the ball on the way down. Your arms lose their room. Your posture changes and the…DrillIntermediate10 minPushHook
DrivingKeep Your Seat Back to Stop Pushing Drives
A ball that starts right and stays right isn't always a slice. A push often comes from your hips moving toward the ball and you…TipIntermediate5 minPush
DrivingLet Your Lower Body Start the Downswing
Most amateurs start down with everything at once. That kills the stretch between your upper and lower body. Here's a simple home…DrillAdvanced5 minSlice
DrivingLight Grip, Wide Turn, Late Release for More Yards
Want more distance with the driver? Start with a light grip. A tight grip makes you rush, and rushing leads to pushes and pulls.…TipAll levels5 min
DrivingLoop the Club the Other Way to Turn a Slice Into a Draw
Most slices loop outside your hands on the way down and cut across the ball. So practice the opposite loop. If you're…DrillBeginner10 minSlice
DrivingLoosen Up to Get Distance Back
Lost distance often comes from tension, not lost strength. A tight body can't turn. So free things up. Hold the club lightly…TipBeginner10 min
DrivingMake Room to Swing From the Inside
If your downswing comes outside the line, you need room to drop the club in. Here are a few ways to train it. Let the club fall…DrillIntermediate15 minSlicePull
DrivingMatch Your Driver Ball Position to Your Low Point
Plenty of good swings hit crooked drives because the ball is in the wrong spot. It's all about where the bottom of your swing…LessonBeginner15 minSliceHookDrivingPause at the Top and Turn Through
Many golfers start the downswing by yanking the handle down. Your body then has to stall to keep you balanced. Try this instead.…DrillIntermediate10 min
DrivingPause, Drop Your Arms, Then Turn
Do your arms get stuck behind you on the way down? This pause drill helps. Get to the top and stop there for about a second. Then…DrillIntermediate10 minPushHook
DrivingPicture a New Swing Arc to Stop Pull Hooks
A pull hook starts left and goes farther left. That tells you two things. Your path is moving left. And your face is closed.…TipIntermediate10 minHookPullDrivingPlay a Fade You Can Count On
Fighting a slice is tiring. Owning a gentle fade is a lot easier. You give up a few yards, but you gain control. If you're…TipIntermediate10 minSlice
DrivingPower Comes From the Ground and the Turn
Swinging your arms harder won't give you more distance. Using the ground and your turn will. Load into your trail side going…TipIntermediate10 minDrivingPower Starts With a Wide, Tilted Driver Setup
Want more speed? Look at your feet first. With a driver, your stance should be wider than your shoulders. A narrow base makes you…DrillIntermediate10 min
DrivingPump the Club to Feel the Right Transition
The pump drill teaches your lower body to lead while your wrists stay hinged. Swing to the top. Start down until your hands reach…DrillIntermediate10 min
DrivingSet Up for Distance Before You Swing
Extra yards often start before the club moves. A good driver setup lets you hit up on the ball and swing freely. Play the ball…TipAll levels5 min
DrivingShape a Fade or Draw With Your Driver
Being able to curve the ball both ways helps on doglegs and in wind. For a fade, tee it a little lower. Aim your body left, with…LessonAdvanced10 minDrivingShift First, Then Turn, to Stop Coming Over the Top
Spinning hard from the top feels powerful. But it often throws the club outside and across the ball. Try a different order. Start…DrillIntermediate15 minSliceOver the topDrivingSlice Basics: Fix the Simple Stuff First
Before you rebuild your swing, check the easy things. Are your clubs fit for you? A local pro can help with that. Is your grip…LessonBeginner10 minSlice
DrivingStart Your Takeaway in One Piece
Where your takeaway goes, your swing tends to follow. So start it smoothly. Let everything move together. The clubhead leads…TipBeginner5 minDrivingStay Athletic: Don't Freeze Your Head
Keeping your head perfectly still sounds good. But it can make your swing stiff and slow. Think about how you swung a stick as a…TipBeginner5 min
DrivingStop Swinging Left to Fix a Slice
When the ball goes right, it's natural to swing left. But that only adds more slice spin. Most slices come from the face and the…DrillBeginner10 minSlice
DrivingStop Topping Your Driver
Topped drives usually mean the bottom of your swing rose above the ball. That happens when you stand up or pull your arms in on…DrillBeginner10 minTopping
DrivingSwing to a Set Finish for Straighter Drives
Give your swing a place to end up. Lay a spare club on the ground, just past your lead toe. Point it parallel to your target…DrillIntermediate10 minSliceHook
DrivingTest Your Body Before You Fix Over the Top
Many golfers fight over the top with swing tips. But sometimes the body is the real cause. Try this test. Hold a club across your…LessonIntermediate10 minSlicePull
DrivingThe Wings Drill for a Clean Takeaway
The first part of your backswing sets up the rest. So it's worth getting right. Wrap something around the shaft so two ends stick…DrillIntermediate10 minSlicePushDrivingThree Simple Habits for More Fairways
You don't need a new swing to find more fairways. Start with your mind. Before you tee up, picture a good drive you've hit…TipBeginner5 minSliceDrivingTwo Checks for a Fuller Driver Turn
A good driver swing needs room. And room comes from a full turn. Swing to the top and stop. Now check two things. Where's your…TipIntermediate10 minDrivingTwo Easy Ways to Smooth Out Your Tempo
Good tempo makes your swing repeat. Here are two simple ways to train it. One: use a metronome app. Pick a beat that feels…DrillBeginner15 min
DrivingTwo Lines on the Ground to Fix Over the Top
Coming over the top means the club moves outside your hands as you start down. Then it cuts across the ball. Lines on the ground…DrillIntermediate15 minSlicePull
DrivingUse a Range Bucket to Block Your Slice
Most slices come from a swing that cuts across the ball from outside in. A simple obstacle can retrain that fast. Set an empty…DrillBeginner15 minSliceDrivingUse a Spot in Front of the Ball to Aim Your Driver
Being off by a few degrees doesn't feel like much. But down the fairway it can mean 20 or 30 yards. Lots of golfers feel lined up…DrillBeginner15 minSliceHookDrivingUse the Ground to Load for Driver Speed
Speed doesn't come only from your arms. It also comes from how you push against the ground. Start balanced, with a stance a touch…LessonAdvanced15 minDrivingWhen to Hit 3-Wood Off the Tee, and How
The best club off the tee is the one you trust. On a tight hole, or when your driver is wild, a 3-wood or hybrid can be the smart…TipBeginner5 minDrivingWhy Quiet Feet and a Frozen Head Can Cost You
Two common tips can hold you back. The first is "keep your feet still." Many good players now use their feet actively. Your feet…TipIntermediate5 min
DrivingWhy You Slice and How to Stop It
The classic slice comes from two things. Your shoulders open too early. And the club cuts across the ball with the face open. So…LessonBeginner10 minSliceNo tips match. Try a different word or clear the filters.