On Morning Drive earlier this week, John Cook, Arron Oberholser and Charlie Rymer all tried to explain the tricks for hitting a driver off the deck. I'm going to point out the main things I think you need to remember.
First of all, word that John says he handiest plays this shot maybe twice a year. Here are his standards for determining when the shot can be suitable:
- Uphill lie
- Into the wind
- On a par-5
Arron notes that you have to hit this shot like a fairway wood, not a teed-up driver. You need to hit slightly down on the shot, not try to swing up (in which case you'll mis-hit the shot). And pay attention to his ball position. The camera angle is a bit misleading; while the ball is back in his stance, it is no more than halfway back. You'll want to play the ball slightly AHEAD of center, but not so far forward that you'll hit the ground first. Remember how John plays this shot off an uphill lie? That will help you.
John says he additionally grips down a bit, to shorten the powerful length of the club. It helped him hit the ball straighter than Arron, even though Arron's club had more loft.
An critical device observe here is that more moderen drivers make this shot simpler due to the fact they have greater loft and have a tendency to hit the ball higher, even off the tee.
Remember: If you play this shot, you're looking for a stinger, no longer a high shot. And do not be too disappointed if you don't hit it flawlessly. If you need to play this shot, your regular shot is not probable to give you higher consequences, even in case you hit it perfectly. So be forgiving with your self. Advancing the ball and keeping it in play can be the first-class you can desire for under the situation.
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