Fact No. 1: The driver is the longest-hitting club in your bag. Fact No. 2: That means it’s the easiest club to send the ball sailing offline.
To keep your tee shots in the fairway, I’ve got the drill for you.
Next time you’re on the range, grab your driver and place your hands two to three inches apart in a split grip. Then make a practice swing. You should feel like your takeaway is more controlled.
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Once you get the hang of it, try hitting a few shots. Start slowly, with some three-quarter swings, and before long you’ll begin making solid contact and, gradually, adding more speed. After a handful of good cuts, put your hands back together in a normal grip. You’ll likely notice that they are more stable through impact.
The next time you’re facing a pressure tee shot on the golf course, make a few practice swings with the split grip. It will help you square the clubface at impact — and find a lot more fairways.
Joe Hallett is a GOLF Top 100 Teacher and is the director of instruction at Vanderbilt Legends Club in Nashville, Tenn
