This article was co-authored by Michael Metz. Michael Metz is a Golf Instructor and the Director of Instruction at Simi Hills Golf Course. With more than 15 years of experience, Michael is adept at coaching all facets of Golf. Mike uses technology, such as Flightscope, V1 Swing Suite, Blast Motion, and BodiTrak pressure mapping, to provide advanced golf training with quick results.
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Golf is a game of accuracy. Driving the ball straight off of the tee can be the difference between a birdie and a bogey. With the right technique and some practice, your golf game will only get better.
Steps
Driving the Ball Straight and Far
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2Put the ball high in your stance. Stand so that the ball is aligned with your left toe. Swinging from this stance will allow the largest swing.
- Make sure the ball isn't beyond your left foot.
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4Grip the club high. Use leverage to put more power behind your shot. Hold the club higher up, towards the end of the grip, to maximize this leverage.[5]
- Gripping the club up high allows for power at the cost of accuracy.
- Make adjustments to your own body and club size to find the best grip.
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6Swing! Bring the club down and hit the ball. Strike the ball from beneath, on the upswing of your club.
- Make sure the club face is striking the ball directly in the center.[8]
Driving with Control and Accuracy
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1Tee the ball halfway. Place your golf tee in the ground with some depth. Put your golf ball on the tee.
- Use about half of the tees length.
- Teeing too high or low will alter your drive.
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2Put the ball low in your stance. Stand so that your golf ball is only a few inches behind your left toe. Placing the ball here will result in less swing range and more control.
- Setting the ball back further in your stance will diminish power.
- Putting the ball further ahead in your stance will reduce accuracy.
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3Take a narrow stance. Stand just wider than shoulder width. Taking a narrow stance will constrict your range of motion and grant more control.[9]
- Don't take too short a stance as this will drastically alter your swing.
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4Grip lower on the club. Place your hands a bit lower down on the grip area of your club, away from the clubs end. Gripping down further on the club will give you more control over its movement as you swing.[10]
- Low grips will trade power for accuracy.
- Keep your hands and wrists as straight as you can.
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5Pull the club up and back. Keep your weight distributed evenly, shifting only slightly to your right foot. Keep your head and torso straight and centered with the ball.
- Bring the club back at a moderate speed.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionWhat is the best driver for straight drives?
Michael MetzMichael Metz is a Golf Instructor and the Director of Instruction at Simi Hills Golf Course. With more than 15 years of experience, Michael is adept at coaching all facets of Golf. Mike uses technology, such as Flightscope, V1 Swing Suite, Blast Motion, and BodiTrak pressure mapping, to provide advanced golf training with quick results.
Golf InstructorI would definitely make sure I get a driver that's fitted for me. This is important because the swing is so different and there's a lot of new drivers that accommodate multiple swings. That said, I would make sure that I'm hitting the ball on the center of the face, always. -
QuestionHow do I drive a golf ball from right to left?
Community AnswerShift your grip counterclockwise about a finger width. If too much hook, cut it back slightly; turn it more if not enough. -
QuestionHow far away from the ball should I stand?Community AnswerTake a practice swing on the side and see where the club whiffs through the grass, then go back to the ball with the same amount of bend and arm extension.
Warnings
- Always stretch and warm-up before playing to avoid injury.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not play golf when there is a thunderstorm.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ Michael Metz. Golf Instructor. Expert Interview. 24 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.golfguideforbeginners.com/how-to-hit-a-driver-straight/
- ↑ Michael Metz. Golf Instructor. Expert Interview. 24 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rickie-fowlers-keys-to-great-driving
- ↑ https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rickie-fowlers-keys-to-great-driving
- ↑ https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rickie-fowlers-keys-to-great-driving
- ↑ http://www.golfinstruction.com/golf-instruction/driving/hit-longer-straighter-drives-10569.htm
- ↑ Michael Metz. Golf Instructor. Expert Interview. 24 February 2022.
- ↑ https://www.golfdigest.com/story/improve-your-timing-for-better-tee-shots
- ↑ http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-instruction/2011-05/rickie-fowlers-keys-to-great-driving
- ↑ Michael Metz. Golf Instructor. Expert Interview. 24 February 2022.
- ↑ http://golf.duke.edu/hitting-driver-straight/
About This Article
If you want to drive a golf ball straight, try adjusting how you tee the ball and how wide your stance is. If you want to get some distance with your swing, tee your ball high in the ground and stand so that the ball is aligned with your left toe. You should also keep your stance wide to get more power in your swing. If you are going for accuracy on a shorter drive, narrow your stance and tee the ball about halfway into the ground for more control. Either way, you should draw the club up and back before swinging. To learn how to grip the golf club for different shots, read on!
