Using the driver on par-4 and par-5 holes is different to any other shot on the golf course. There are many aspects which come together to make a successful drive but one of the most important is the ball position.
This is one of the few things you can control outside of the swing itself and if you can get it right, it will help you to hit consistently good drives off the tee. Having the ball positioned in the same place each time you tee off with the driver will also provide you with a consistent routine before every drive.
If you place the ball too far back in your stance when using the driver, your swing will become too steep. If it is too far forward, you will be trying to reach for the ball and this can make you lunge forward and mis-hit the shot.
Following this routine, will allow you to get the ball in the same place every time when you use the driver.
Firstly, begin with your feet together and place the ball between your toes. This will help you get the same starting point each time you prepare to play a tee shot with the driver.
If you have a polo shirt with a logo on the left side of the chest, you will want to use it to make this next part easier. If you don’t, place a small sticker where the logo would be, half-way between the centre of your chest and the side of your body.
This is important because you need to line up your ball with the logo or sticker on your shirt. You will need to do this every time you plan on hitting a full drive.
Next, you need to move your left food out, so it is in line with your armpit. Again, having a reference such as your armpit will help to ensure you get it in the same place every time and this helps develop consistency.
As your stance becomes wider as the clubs get longer, your stance when using the driver will be the widest stance you will use on the golf course. Therefore, your right foot will go out further when playing with a driver than any other club.
The inside edge of your right foot should be in line with the outside edge of your right shoulder. You will notice this means the ball is closer to your left foot than your right but this is a good position for the driver. This will encourage you to play the shot in a sweeping motion and give you the best chance of making a good contact.
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