Driver Troubleshooting 101:

Missing fairways? Check these driver fundamentals before rebuilding your entire swing:

• Monitor ball position. Position the ball off the left/front heal.
• Manage grip pressure. Extra tension (and testosterone) do not create more distance.
• “Pause for applause.”  Make sure the transition from backswing to downswing is not rushed.  Feel a subtle “pause” before initiating the downswing with the legs.

Always start with the fundamentals before diving deeper into the swing mechanic abyss.

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