To hit a driver effectively, focus on these key steps and tips to achieve consistent, long, and straight drives:

Setup and Tee Height

• Tee the ball up so that about half the ball is above the top edge of the driver clubface. This helps you strike the ball on the upswing, optimizing launch angle and distance.
• Position the ball aligned with your front heel (left heel for right-handed golfers) to promote hitting the ball on the upswing

Stance and Posture

• Stand a bit taller than you would for irons to allow for a fuller shoulder turn and better swing arc.
• Turn your feet outward slightly, especially the trail foot, to increase your backswing rotation.
• Keep your weight centered on your feet, with knees flexed and a stable posture without leaning or reaching too much

Swing Mechanics

• Keep your hands in line with or slightly ahead of the ball at impact but avoid letting the clubhead get ahead of your hands during the swing to maintain control.
• Shorten your backswing to about three-quarters length to maintain better control of the clubface and avoid overextension that leads to slices.
• At the top of your backswing, keep your lead wrist flat or slightly flexed rather than extended to help square the clubface at impact.
• Initiate your downswing by rotating your hips first, followed by your shoulders, to generate power and maintain swing sequence.
• Rotate your shoulders fully through impact, maintaining good tempo and rhythm

Grip and Pressure

• Reduce grip pressure to allow better wrist action and clubface control, preventing tension that can cause mishits

Swing Path and Follow Through

• Focus on swinging smoothly with good rhythm rather than trying to hit the ball hard.
• Swing on a slightly upward path, hitting the ball after the bottom of your swing arc to maximize distance.
• Follow through completely, transferring your weight to your front foot and finishing your swing balanced

By applying these fundamentals—proper tee height and ball position, controlled backswing, wrist position, hip rotation, and relaxed grip—you can improve your driver consistency, hit straighter drives, and gain more distance off the tee

. Watching instructional videos by golf coaches like Danny Maude or Rob Cheney can also provide helpful visual guidance