How to Hit Driver for Beginners (Beginner Golf Tips)
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- If you are new to golf or just need to learn some basic fundamentals about how to hit your golf driver, these beginner golf tips will have you hitting the ball farther and straighter!
These 3 beginner golfer tips for how to hit driver focus on proper driver ball position, the proper golf driver setup to improve angle of attack, and some simple golf driver drills to help amateur golfers master some simple golf swing basics, learn how to hit your driver with more confidence and enjoy the game more!
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Biggest mental tip that helped me with the driver is DONT target the ball. Focus on a natural swing as if the ball wasn't there, let the club make the contact and carry it. Then you just focus on where that contact during swing is. You're not hitting the ball, you're mastering a swing that hits the ball at the right time.
Lots of wisdom here....nice post.
Swing your swing, don't swing to hit the ball. Let the ball get in the way of your swing.
I heard Charles Barkley say something like that.
Todd, I watched this video to get some pointers, even though I'm not actually a "new" beginner. I'm am "old" beginner. By that, I mean I'm 70 years old, very stiff, a bit of arthritis, and I've only been playing for 2 years. I play at least once a week, rain or sun, hot or cold, and I walk the course. I'm in better shape today than I was 20 years ago. I watch a lot of instructional videos, including yours, on a regular basis. All the advice in your video is very basic - I've heard it before. And then at the end, you talked about BALANCE - about holding in the finish position. Bingo. This is something I have trouble doing. When I do it, I know that I've hit the shot well. Usually I'm off balance, even if the shot is OK. All the advice I hear about grip, stance, swing mechanics, etc has helped me play better. But what has really helped me are stretching exercises - getting in touch with my muscles. And the one exercise that's helped me the most is standing on one leg for long periods, and regaining my balance. Thank you for emphasizing this point.
Gerry Waneck wow. Great post!! Thank you for adding to the conversation and helping our fellow golfers. Your experience and story is awesome! Hope you subscribed...more great info to come!! 👊
The thing I appreciate most is the way you break everything down. Being able to see you do it from the front, as well as the side view, is tremendously helpful. I feel like most of the time, other videos talk too fast or you can't really make out the shot from the angle its shot at.
So thank you for finally helping me to understand these basics concepts!
Shelley Garcia thanks for the kind words and input! We do our best to provide good solid information they can help all golfers...more great content to come, hope you subscribe. 👊
Very well done! Making things simple when I get out of sorts this video brings me back to the way I need to be swinging!
Shawn Risco thank you for the kind words....be sure to let us know how it goes. 👊
Thanks for free class. Just started golf at 61. Played cricket a lot. Tomorrow will practice your instructions.
Dr.Hussain
brilliant video, thanks a million, great tips, greetings from Ireland
Thanks for the reminders!
John Pietrolaj our pleasure! Hope the input helps the game.
I like your few tips. I’m getting overwhelmed at what I need to remember as I step up to swing! Thank you!
Absolutely, let us know how it helps!
And you really explain everything in a very simple and nice way
Best one I’ve seen yet Thank you
Agreed👍💯
Thanks...the driver has given more issues than any other club. Hopefully these tips will help. Mahalo, JE
Awesome! More great tips coming, hope you subscribed
Just got into golf and went to the range first time yesterday. How far back should I be standing from the ball? Do you have any videos on how to hold the driver correctly?
Thanks Todd. Balance is something I find really difficult to do. I almost always tend to step off my lead foot and turn my body and face the ball immediately after I strike it. Which leads to to ball going in ANY direction, but usually a slice. I’ve recently discovered that keeping my left arm as straight as possible eliminates some of my slice, but my balance is the main culprit. I’m going to try slowing the swing as you suggested to see if I can stay put after hitting the ball.
Rob, good points. The key is finding what works best for you...that is the journey of golf for all of us!
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Excellent instructions; kept it simple yet very effective!
Appreciate that! Golf instruction has gotten too complicated for the average player....more great content coming 👊
I’m new to golf thanks for the tips 👍🏼
First day of driving and hit a lucky 175🥳
I got a nice 214 I was very happy
Nice
Weak I hit a 250 on my first
This is exactly what I was looking for. Been going to the driving range now practicing to go out on a course and struggling with the driver so refreshing the fundamentals with some additional tips I haven't heard is very reassuring!
Boom, we are learning and making progress. Hope you are enjoying the channel.
Thank you for giving to do advice rather than spending eternity talking about what not to do. Watching most video instructors is a litany of the what amateur golfers error lists. We already know we have issues slicing, groundling and lack power in our swing -duh. We need more videos like this one that show tips on the proper method to improve our swing. Bravo good job
Appreciate those kinds words and we tend to agree. Too often we focus on all the things that are not going well and forget to simply tell people how to do the right thing.
Good short informative video. I'm off to the range.
networkbike543 awesome! Be sure to let us know how it goes. 👊
This couldn't be more clear and concise! Most videos are so confusing and go into a bunch of mumbo jumbo that confuses people and deters them from playing the game. I've learned in my journey that it's about enjoying the process. The body will adapt and eventually learn how to properly do things and make necessary adjustments. I couldn't hit an iron for jack initially and then the concept just came to me one day. Practice, practice, practice and don't try to "kill" the ball. Swing decent, be in balance the club will do the work.
Awesome advice right here...thanks Allan! What other topics would you like to see us cover?
@@USGOLFTVshow My pleasure and thank you for the reply. I think that ultimately, I would love to see a segment on how to fade and draw balls. I understand why they are used in certain situations but everyone seems to have their own interpretation but they dont show exactly how to implement the strategy. For example, in table tennis, I can get spin by slicing the ball fast from top to bottom. Is the concept the same or just merely about foot positioning that's not in line with the face of the club. Everyone makes it confusing. This would help a lot. Thank you for asking
Todd, your tips make sense to me as an "experienced golfer". However, tip #2 presents another problem for me. When I take back my driver on a higher plane, my return swing tends to come over the top making it more difficult to hit the ball squarely. My guess is that I am not initiating my downward swing from my hips. So, my return swing comes over the plane, rather than under as I have been told it should. Hope this makes sense to you. Again, thanks for the tips.
Can’t wait to try this out. I’ve been t-ing off with my 3 wood cause I am so inconsistent with the driver.
KDMN awesome! Nothing better than hitting a nice drive...be sure to let u know how it goes. 👍
Last Saturday was my first time at a driving range. I wanted to practice before a work tournament. I watched this video before my wife and I went. She was amazed at how well I did. I was consistently hitting nice shots for my first time. My farthest landed at 180 yards and rolled to 200 or so. I also called out shots before taking them and landed on target. I told my wife I would hit the boat they have in the middle of the range and landed it 15 yards before the boat and it bounced and hit the boat!
Now I'm hooked!
William Zammit best post this week! Awesome...hope you subscribed, more great content to come.
Thank you very much! Great lesson!
@@bille9995 our pleasure! Are you following the Vertical Line Swing system?
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes indeed👍
Excellent like the simple way you have explained.👍😊
Our pleasure! Are you a subscriber?
Great tips thank you
Our pleasure! What other topics would you like to see us cover?
Complete finish and balance are important points. Thanks for your video
Tung Nguyen our pleasure. Hope the information helps your game.
I just started golfing and this really helped thanks!
Thank for watching and posting...what other topics would you like to see us cover? Did you subscribe?
Sure did you really helped 😃
Thank yiu)!
Audit The Fed our pleasure!
Hi Todd. I LOVE ALL YOUR GOLF TIPS. I AM 70 I Can not get up onto my toe at the end of my swing I hit the ball about 180m but the ball doesn't run my buddy's ball tunes a lot further. keep up the great work and Thanks a million for all your help Billy
Thanks Billy for the kind words. We have more great content coming. Check out our videos on the Vertical Line Swing, it is a system for “experienced” golfers.
I'm buckeye Arizona, best video for beginner. Set up so easy. My question. Where should my eyes be? What should I be aiming at? Thank you
Good question, we like the eyes to be looking in the area of the ball not at a specific spot on the ball. Your focus should be on your body movement and where you are in space.
Steps:
-Shoulder width
-Hit up via inside of lead heel
-Lead shoulder higher
-Tee the ball up a bit
-Hit w center of face
-Hit w/ center of face is more important than club speed
-Hold the finish
I’d even move it a little more forward than lead heel, it creates a higher launch with lower spin.
I’m 12 and I just got a new driver that actually fits me, these were some awesome tips! Thanks!
What kind of new driver did you get?
@@USGOLFTVshow I don’t remember the brand, but after testing it out, I’m really happy with it!
another fundamental to cover is where the butt of the handle points in relationship to the body..thx for covering the basics....Tom
Thomas Palmer good question!! The hands can be slightly behind the ball at address with the driver. We suggest that position to help create that positive angle of attack.
good one
I wonder what your right and left arms look like in downswing. Stretched out with your right arm over? Thank you!
Great tips
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Very nice instructions. But sometimes I tender slice. How can I straighten that out?
I’m going to play today, I’m going to try out your Hybrid tips & driver tips. Thanks enjoying your content
Good luck and let us know how it goes.
@@USGOLFTVshow I didn’t go well with the hybrids, still not getting up or going very far off the ground. Driver did better
Thx great video. How far from your body should ball be? Do use want it on tor / center or heel?
How do I connect with the balls i can’t do that too some one help me with that I use a iron
Those are Great tips.
Alfred Gifford thank you, which tip did you find the most helpful?
@@USGOLFTVshow The tips most helpful were putting the golf tee higher .
So the driver can connect with ball in the center of the club.
Making sure the my legs are spread with the width of my shoulders.
Alfred Gifford awesome! More great ideas to come... 👊
I’m new to the sport and first wanna say thank you because I watched your video this morning and on the 5 tips to improve your swing and already I’ve seen extreme improvements. My question is, how to improve accuracy? From iron, wedge and putting?
That is the million dollar question. Good solid fundamentals is the best place to start. I would suggest getting my latest book. www.badliegolfbook.com/
Great basics. Left shoulder is higher than right...What about the hips, left is higher than the right hip parallel to the shoulder line? In addition is the left hip more stacked up towards the left foot at address...I remember you mentioning that in your series from a few years back...Thank you...Best
Ilhan Refioglu you ask a great question!! Yes your memory is good. 👊 I like the lead hip to be a little higher then the trail hip. We have found it helps golfers hit up on the ball and also from the side. Thanks the post!!
this is my second year playing golf, I love it and never wanna stop cause I love it too much!! Great tips I will have to try that out when I go out next. One quick question as a beginner golfer do I need a expensive driver or not
What is the average length of your drives?
@@USGOLFTVshow its under 200 and I am always hitting the ball 10 yards in front of me off the tee on the ground to the left or far right out of play
@@jacobdahl946 Ok, our suggestion is see if you can find a used Ping driver that is 1-2 years old with a regular flex and 10 to 11 degrees of loft. We have found these are the easiest drivers to hit straight...no need to buy an expensive new driver at this time.
@@USGOLFTVshow thank you for the help my current one is 10.5 degrees should I stick with that loft
@@jacobdahl946 yes, 10.5 is a good loft at this time.
Hi Todd, June 2021 - suggestion where to go for driver fitting - thanks
What part of the country are you in?
Picked up a set up ping clubs to play with some work buddies nice video. My question is does the driver club head need to be ahead of the hands when swinging? I know with the irons it's the opposite
Good question. At impact with the driver, the hands and clubhead should arrive at the ball around if not at the same time. It is the one club where the ball is on a tee and and you are hitting slightly up. Hope that helps.
one of the biggest challenges for me as a beginner or someone who has been playing for a few years "just for fun" but trying to learn or improve, is that I am not very flexible, and I know for a fact my back swing doesnt go all the way back where it's supposed to, and when I try to do it, it feels unnatural and weird. Maybe it's because I am very stiff. LOL. Thanks for this video
Joel, you are spot on...the game should be fun first...sometimes that is hard to do LOL
Great tip, I'm a beginner and these tip are very helpful, thank you. What is the right length size driver for a beginner golfer? Is it critical or personal preference?
Is it ok to keep the hands/clubhead center at setup up for driver instead of "reaching" forward for a forward ball postion.
Enzo De Sario your bet!! Having the hands slightly behind the ball at address is ok for the driver. Great question!!
I can hit any balls On the golf courses how to how hit the ball so good and so far I need help with that
Okay thanks
Thank you for teaching me, I’m going to be the next lion woods
Hi, if I Tee the ball as suggested in this video it is flying straight up but if it is lower then I hit it straight and long but it is a low flying shot ( like a stinger ) I want it to get a parabolic trajectory ! Pl advise if possible .
Check your ball position, the ball could be too far back in your stance. We have some great videos on ball position. Check them out.
I am a 13-year-old kid who has an adult's golf set and I am a left-hander, so can you please show me how to hit the ball using the driver because when I hit it spins and goes to the side even though I follow the steps you have told us.
Help! I'm golfing for time at Kingsmill Golf Resort in Williamsburg VA so I'm cramming till tomorrow
Watch this to continue your learning th-cam.com/video/F_QBdBOfhYw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=J7-59V0Hu20333f2
When I hit my driver 3 things happen I either hit the ground in front of where it’s teed, roll it off the tee or hit and it slices.
Mean while irons and wedges I hit decent but struggle with the driver.
Any tips thanks
We have a handful of really good videos on the driver. Check them out on our home page.
I have my drive face at a 45degree angle when I start my swing to hit straight is it more likely my wrists or hips turning mr out so much?
Always start with the wrists...good question
I’m new to golf, can you give me some suggestions of what set of clubs I should get for a good price.
ZK9-SP3XZ YT you bet, how often do you play?
US GOLF TV since he didn’t respond, I’ve got the same question, I’ve been playing at least twice a week for 3 weeks and I’m really enjoying it. I’m now looking for some new golf clubs anywhere up to about 500ish dollars
I’ve also been to the range a lot before I even went on a course to make sure I could hit the ball consistently and relatively straight
Bucky - GJ awesome! Yes, you can get a solid set of irons for the $500.00 range. We suggest going to a place which can do a club fitting for you. This will help get the right clubs fit for you.
so how far away from ball do you stand? club length? closer than that?
You want to stand in a position where your hands fall directly below your shoulders
My miss on this is a slight leak right. Driving well but when it leaks my buddy says my right shoulder is still tilted.
I'm new to golf and I know this is old. But my question is knowing if him standing in to far or out to far from the ball
bud lee good question, you want to stand in a what where your hands fall basically directly underneath your shoulders, this is where you should be gripping the club. Hope that helps! Appreciate you watching and posting 👍
@@USGOLFTVshow Thanx for reply. Playing later today will try. Ya I'm always moving then out cant find right spot and cant find video on proper position.. Thanx for Help looking forward to more tip vids
My dilemma too. I'm new to the game and I can't find a video that explains this. Tell us how it goes
*The Five Element's of ⛳ Golf * !
1. The Drive, 2. the Second shot, 3. the Pitch or Chip,* the Sand Shot, & Putting.
How far away should you stand when using the driver and where do you position your hands?
I get the stance idea. If i tee off centre it usually goes nice and straight but when I tilt my shoulder and have the ball in line with my lead foot I almost always end up on the fairway to the right
Check the clubface, it must be open. I cover this and much more in my book The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/
Just getting into it, and going to range tomorrow. Ill let ya know.😏
Be sure to let us know how it goes! 👊
@@USGOLFTVshow i actually went outside and hit in my net and it really worked. If I think about my posture and form I tend to hit straight. The shoulder thing for real helped.
@@f-j-boutdoors3315 Awesome! Great to hear...
After watching this video I was able to nail 5 hole in ones first time out 😃
Is that all? 🤔
I'm having an issue hitting my driver up and to the right way right worst then a slice no distance at all help.
Richard Torres your experience is very common...check out our videos on how to hit a draw and fix the slice. We have a few videos on that topic. They will help!!
Very informative. But for those of us who are brand new to the sport, a few words on how to properly hold the club would be great. Thanks
You bet, here is a great short video on how to properly hold the club: th-cam.com/video/lpUyOc3CqRg/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for watching!
@@USGOLFTVshow Many thanks!
I recently started. I've played once. I keep missing the ball. I am trying to keep my eye on the ball, but I rip out more sod than I do connect with the ball. Anything I can do so I don't embarrass myself quite so much?
Take a look at our 5 tips for beginner golfers on our channel. It will help. 👊
Great video reminder ....but how far away should I be from the ball. Every so often I send my drives way off to the left. :-( . I assume it is because I am crowding the ball.
Angela Amoroso the goal is to position yourself so that your arms fall below your shoulders or slightly outside your shoulders...this is a good guideline...hope that helps. 👍
What do you do with your feet hips and arms?
And legs
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Why sometimes the tee is flying away or breaks? Can it prevent a good shot?
Nope, the ball is long gone at that point. Thanks for posting
Went to topgolf for the first time and almost every time I hit the ball i kept going drastically to the right.
Make sure your driver is square when you’re making contact.
When I tee the ball up higher, I inevitably pop the ball up. I look at where I hit it on the club face and it is at or toward the top. When I tee it up lower, I may hit it toward the center of the face but it goes more like a line drive. What am I doing wrong?
This will help, watch th-cam.com/video/AVcXAyzUsbE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=7FH8JKTD_xUcBWWh
What about foot movements?
Can you expand on your question?
Hi
Haven't golfed in several years and am doing an 18 hole outing on Saturday... I'm scared boys
You got this!
Why am always hitting the ground slightly when hitting my driver.
Could be a variety of things, first place to start would to be make sure your weight is moving forward in the downswing. Here is a good video to watch on this th-cam.com/video/o8XvP6dV5CA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6hqwA5NHbXLw7kTW
I hit the ball in the center of the face every time and still hit it way right every time, I think it’s swing path that’s creating this but I’m not sure how to correct it.
Mike, you are not alone. Here is a great video which will help th-cam.com/video/wNs3wEe-ilM/w-d-xo.html
First day after a while got 160yd
Hey I’m a 11 year old and I always hit the dirt I don’t know how not to
If your driver has less loft than your putter there is something wrong, unless you’re Bryson (5.5° driver, 7° putter)
do i really have to use a driver in the tee ?
You do not always have to tee off with driver, in fact we just did a video on how to tee up other clubs in the bag: th-cam.com/video/ODUZ6kBJBb4/w-d-xo.html
Hope the info helps!
I’m always slicing right no matter what club I really need help
Check out our Science of the Slice at www.USGolfTV.com
Why do left handed people slice left
When I hit the ball when it’s in the air it always goes far to the right
Search Tour Draw. It is our program to fix the slice. 👍
I golfed once when I was 14. I'm 30 now and just bought my first set of clubs to play at our firm outing. Thank you for the tips! My wife and I are leaving for the driving range in 5mins. Hopefully my week of practice will keep me from embarrassing my team! 😂
First day of driving and hit a lucky 175🥳
Technically, the putter is the club with the least loft. LOL
True...
How far back from the ball should one be standing? You look at someone like Bryce DeChambeau and his arms are way out.. Meanwhile someone like McIlroy has his arms much closer in. All that to say, is it just preference? Or is there one way that's better than another.
@@_DP_99 more personal preference I would say. The hands should basically fall below the shoulders at address.
Best advice for beginners for hittng driver is don't do it! Use a hybrid or 5 wood for tee shots ( around 19 degrees of loft) so the back spin overcomes the side spin ( hook/slice) . When you can always hit the fairway with the 5 wood or Hybrid, then maybe try a 16 degree 4wood of the tee for a while, and eventually maybe a driver with 12 degrees of loft./ 43-44 inch shaft only. Most off the shelf drivers are too long and hard to hit consistently.
Kym Stock fair points. Getting the ball in play is key #1....we would agree with you
That’s not good advice everyone should know how to use it
Todd, I’m a beginner and it’s seems that every time I hit the driver in the correct spot, it goes up the middle and then just rapidly goes to the right. I’ve tried twisting my hands clockwise, I’m right handed, and it’s still looks like I can’t send it down the middle. Like I said I’m a beginner and don’t really have the complete coil on my body so I stick to small half swings for now. I also noticed that my driver has an adjustment of degrees, now it’s at 12 deg, would it make a difference if I lower the degrees? Maybe 10? What can I do to hit it down the middle? Any pointers?
Good question, check out our videos on Tour Draw, they will help. Are you a subscriber?
1 tip from me don't use that driver which is in his hand
How the heck do you hit it straight. I either slice it to the right or pop it up sharp left. Very frustrating.
Ian, here is a good place to start th-cam.com/video/Txyb_nbpWq4/w-d-xo.html