| The golf tee shot. This is the one shot that gets a | | | | you won't have as many bad tee shots... |
| lot of acclaim and practice. | | | | -Ball is teed too high or too low. |
| It's the sizzle to the steak or as they say in golf, | | | | -The takeaway is not on line. Whether you take the |
| drive for show and putt for dough. | | | | swing on the inside, outside, or straight back, then |
| That statement may be true, however if you can't | | | | you want to make sure you are bringing the club |
| get off the tee whether with a driver or iron, then | | | | back in one plane. |
| the round you play will be quite a challenge. | | | | -Moving back and through the ball shifting your |
| Now, I've seen players such as Tiger have terrible | | | | weight smoothly - don't turn your shoulders as you |
| rounds off the tee, yet still be able to score well and | | | | come down. Some techniques teach to stay fairly |
| win. | | | | square and use your spine/axis to swing through the |
| However, hitting goof golf tee shots and scoring a | | | | ball thereby creating less movement. |
| great round are two different topics. | | | | -Trying to "kill the ball." This is typically a mental thing |
| Let's dive in and master some simple tips for hitting | | | | where we try to over-swing and hit the ball500 yards |
| the golf ball long and straight off the tee. | | | | like Happy Gilmore instead of just swinging through |
| First things first, you don't need to hit your driver | | | | the ball and letting our body and club do the work. |
| 300+ yards to do well on 90% of the golf courses | | | | -Not following through properly. Signs of this include |
| out there. | | | | being off balance, lifting your head too soon and |
| A solid 200-250 yard drive will set you up nicely for a | | | | topping the ball, or noticing your weight on the back |
| mid-range to short iron that will make your second | | | | foot/falling backwards. |
| shot a breeze. | | | | Hitting long balls involves a lot more than this. |
| Another thing that you need to do with every tee | | | | However, when you have the fundamentals down |
| shot is develop a routine and visualize your shot. | | | | and focus on all the right things, you are sure to get |
| Most golfers have no clue how important this part is. | | | | great distance out of the ball. |
| Personally, I stand behind the ball and envision a | | | | The proper golf swing will ensure that!!! |
| perfect shot. What I'm doing is telling my body | | | | Think about pros - many don't hit the ball long, but |
| exactly what to do as I see that perfect swing. | | | | they still make great money! |
| I then go into a simple routine that ensures comfort | | | | So, to get more distance off the tee will take |
| and confidence to make a nice swing. | | | | practice. For me and my swing, it is a result of a big |
| There is a lot going on throughout the golf swing, so | | | | swing with more movement and velocity than most |
| the more you are prepared and make it a routine, | | | | swings call for, however there are a lot of factors in |
| the better shots you'll hit. | | | | hitting a long ball. |
| Choose a way to do this and stay with it. | | | | These are more advanced tactics and if you are |
| As you set up to the ball, be sure to go through a | | | | having trouble being straight or controlling the ball, I |
| checklist of sorts. | | | | recommend focusing on that before you worry |
| How's your grip feel? Are you wringing the club's | | | | about the long drives. |
| neck so to speak? | | | | Personally, in the past few years, I have toned down |
| How is your stance? Is the ball aligned properly with | | | | my swing to control the ball more and hit straighter |
| to your feet. Are you aiming at the spot you plan on | | | | shots. |
| hitting it to? | | | | I'd rather be 250 yards in the fairway than 310 yards |
| Is your stance to narrow or wide? Are your knees | | | | in the woods, wouldn't you? |
| bent and flexible? | | | | Golf is a learning process and a reason we are so |
| Bottom line, are you comfortable that your balance is | | | | drawn to it. |
| in tact? | | | | There are many tips and drills you can learn to |
| Aside from set up here are other problems many | | | | master the tee shot and hit the ball longer and |
| golfers face off the tee and if you focus on double | | | | straighter. |
| checking everything until it becomes routine, then | | | | |