Golf Tip 101: Drive to Thrive

Developing the basics of the driver setup is key to starting the hole off on the right track.  Here are a few checkpoints for a correct driver setup position to keep the ball on the fairway:

• Slightly wider stance.
• Ball position is off the left/front foot.
• Keep the shoulder plane square to the target.

Finally, managing tension levels is critical.  The driver presents the ultimate paradox: Swinging harder will NOT make the ball go farther!Smooth and easy…

Dodie Mazzuca is the author of “Seamless Golf,” “Golf Sūtras,” “Daily Golf Tap-Ins,” and is the founder of Golf PROformance LLC. She teaches golf lessons, golf schools, and performance coaching in Santa Cruz, CA and Reno, NV.