Re: Hitting my driver
Quick fixes?
1. Check your alignment.
2. Check your grip (is it too weak?)
3. Take a shorter backswing (for more control)
4. Put the ball more forward in your stance. (I have a wide stance with my diver, toes pointed out, and I put the ball on the heel of my front foot at address).
One drill I like to do with a 5 iron that helps me get the feeling of turning my hands over at impact (and not keeping the club face open too long) is this:
Address the ball in the middle of your stance just as if you were going to hit a regular shot. Imagine that you are standing infront of a large clock and the ball is resting at 6 O'clock. Take the club back to 9 O'clock like you would on your normal backswing. Then accelerate through the ball and end your swing at 3 O'clock.
You should be able to feel your hands and wrists "turning over" at impact and you should be able to hit the ball straight. If you're not turning your hands over you should see a lot of shots "blocked" out to the right (if you're a righty).
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