Hitting a Long Straight Drive
Find the Proper Driver for You
• Shaft is the most important aspect of the golf club
• For most golfers a low kick point shaft will work best
Wide stance for balance
Tee the ball higher than normal
• With newer drivers, the sweet spot is in the middle of the clubface
Be in control of your backswing
Keep your weight behind the ball during impact
Make sure to release the golf club
• For right handed golfers, the release is when your right forearm rolls over the top of your left forearm. Get this action started early on the down swing.
Swing “inside out” or hit the ball to right field
Let the momentum of the club take you to finishing on your front foot
Draws go much further than fades or slices
Enjoy hitting your second shot last in your foursome
For more information about private lessons, contact PGA Head Golf Professional Brian Ballard.
Brian Ballard
PGA Head Golf Professional
Brookshire Golf Club
bballard@carmel.in.gov
317-846-7431