How can I fix my golf drive?

Question

I've really been trying to get back in the groove of competition golf and I just can't seem to shave my strokes down, its for sure my drive because i keep hooking it right or left. My friend told me to bring my shoulders up before my club and that worked for a little bit then for some reason I just started messing up. I'm 14 years old and trying out for my high school golf team and I would really like some tips on how to fix my drive. thanks!

Answer 1

im not very good at golf but in all sports that i played (a lot) i say the best way for improvement is not only practice but being laid back and relaxed about it all. and if you think know about this, then your not relaxed so you DONT KNOW

Answer 2

always remember the low slow technique. when your at the ball, always take back your club as low as you can and keep it slow. Also remember to take the club back a bit wider, you need to get the club face square. Try to have the ball aligned with your inside of your front foot. Hope that helps ya out bud, good shootin'

Answer 3

Good driving technique isn't any different than good ball striking technique (except the driver is the longest club in the bag).

For me, it's all about "TEMPO" (swing rhythm & speed) and keeping the head very still!

The "tempo" should be:

Draw club back (i.e. takeaway) and shift most of your weight to the back foot (70%).

Once you've hinged and reached the "top" of your swing, start the downswing.

START downswing with hips THEN arms follow, shifting weight back to front foot.

If you are hooking, that means your clubface was "closed" at ball contact; which usually means you rolled your hands over too quickly on your downswing.

Be sure to START your downswing with your hips rotating toward the "target" and let your arms FOLLOW your hips.

That's the BASICS for most golfers.  Once you've found your "tempo" (rhythm & speed) you may find you need to "tweek" little things here & there.  Good luck!

There are some GOOD Golf advisors here on Y!A, maybe some of them will post their insightful answers!