Driver technique
Common Driver Technique Mistakes and Simple Fixes
Clean up the tee-shot mistakes that turn speed into spin, slice, or heel contact.
Read the miss before fixing it
The common error in driver technique is reacting to the last ball instead of the pattern. One wild drive might be tee height, tempo, alignment, or a strike low on the face. A repeated driver miss is a pattern, and patterns deserve a plan before more speed.
Simple fixes to test
| Pattern | First check | Better response |
|---|---|---|
| Ball starts off line | Face at address | Re-aim the club, then the body |
| Strike wanders | Distance from ball | Make three half-speed swings |
| Curve doubles | Path and face gap | Shorten the swing and reduce speed |
Avoid the opposite miss
If a high spin slice or a low heel ball shows up, do not chase the mirror-image mistake. Adjust one variable—tee height, ball position, or tempo—and test it before moving on.