How To Use a Golf Driver

When you are just starting out playing golf you tend to use irons until you get the knack of hitting the golf ball correctly. Then one day your golf buddies or coach suggests you start to use a golf driver.

If you were anything like me then your swing seemed to go to pot each time you use the driver and you forgot everything you were taught when using an iron.

So In this article I want to share with you four quick tips on how to use a golf driver correctly and take away that fear of playing with your driver. Use the tips regularly and you will be hitting longer straighter shots each time you use your driver.


Tip 1: Grip

Your grip is the first part to look at when using your golf driver, your grip should be the same as when using your irons. Do not feel the need to change your grip when using the driver. Your strong hand should be nearer the bottom of your club shaft and your weaker hand near the top. So if you’re a right handed player, the right hand near the bottom and left hand near the top, vice-versa for a left handed player.


Tip 2: Address

When it comes to addressing your ball make sure you stand slightly further back from your golf ball, then when using your iron. The swing plane you create with a driver will be a significantly larger arc so if you stand too close your swing will feel too stiff and cause you to connect with the ball incorrectly. Open your feet stance out to be the same width as you’re shoulders and the heel of your front foot should be in line with the ball. This is slightly further forward than when using an iron.


Tip 3: Posture

After completing your address you need to get yourself ready for that swing, your head should remain still with your eyes looking straight down at your ball. Never look up from the ball to early, it can be tempting to watch your ball travelling through the air. If you do look up too early you will ruin your shot and likely just top the ball causing you to lose any distance.

Your hips need to be driving your swing, to ensure you are doing this move your hips towards the target when you make contact with the ball, this will also help you complete the correct follow through.


Tip 4: Correct Driver

Your golf driver can be your best friend in your golf bag so ensure you feel comfortable when using it, its best to try out a number of different golf drivers before you purchase one. Never purchase a driver because of the brand name or because it’s the most expensive, always try a few drivers out and purchase the one that feels the most comfortable. Swinging to hard will cause you to lose control of your shot, so slow down and stay controlled you will have better results.


Follow these tips in the article to ensure you use a golf driver correctly. Very soon you will not feel the fear of using your golf driver and you will be hitting longer and straight drives than your playing partners.