How to Swing a Driver

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A good tee shot is often the lead-in to a good golf score. Being able to swing a driver properly leads to tee shots that land with distance and accuracy on the fairway.

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Mastering the swing depends on both stance and swing mechanics. Practice your swing as often as possible, then adjust your swing to fix any issues you notice so you can be an ace on the golf course.

1 Stand beside the ball with your weaker hand closer to the target. Choose the side you want to swing from, then face the ball. If you are right-handed, stand on the left side of the ball. Point your left shoulder towards the target. If you are left-handed, stand to the right of the ball with your right shoulder pointed towards the target.^[1]
- The half of your body closest to the target is your front side, such as your front arm and leg. Is This half is most important for aiming and driving the ball forward.
- The half furthest from the target is your back or rear side. This half is responsible for your backswing and generating power.
2 Position yourself about 3 steps behind the ball. Walk backwards from the ball if you are unsure where to stand. When hitting the ball, you will need to bend over slightly. If this feels uncomfortable, you can move closer or further from the ball as needed. You should be able to see the top of the ball without standing over it.^[2]
- If your head is directly over the ball, you will have a hard time generating a smooth, powerful swing.
- If you stand too far away from the ball, you will have to stretch your arms further to hit the ball, weakening your drive.
3 Spread your legs apart with your knees bent slightly forward. Stand beside the ball, spacing your legs about a shoulder width apart. The ball should be positioned a little behind the inside part of the heel on your front leg. This means the ball will be much closer to your front leg than your back leg.^[3]
- A wider stance means you will swing the driver in a wider arc. This can throw off your timing, so keep your feet relatively close together at first.
- Focus on getting your stance correct before bringing the club into position. Once you have mastered this, you can do both simultaneously to improve your aim..
4 Grip the driver firmly with 1 hand below the other. This grip is called the overlap grip and is beginner-friendly. Position your back hand on the driver’s grip. Then, place your front hand above it, resting 1 or 2 fingers over your lower hand. Adjust your grip until it feels comfortable and balanced, neither tight nor loose.^[4]
- An interlocking grip is when you cross your index finger and pinkie. This is a good grip for fast swings and anyone with smaller hands.
- A 10-finger grip is like holding a baseball bat. Your fingers do not overlap. It can be good if you lack strength, but it leads to less powerful drives.
5 Bend at the hips to bring your head towards the ball.…