How to Hit a Driver: Essential Tips for Straight, Long Drives
To hit your driver straight and long, position the ball just inside your lead heel and maintain a neutral grip with light pressure. Keep…
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Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority and a former four-year golf gear contributor to Sports Illustrated. He tests golf equipment hands-on to help golfers make better buying decisions.
To hit your driver straight and long, position the ball just inside your lead heel and maintain a neutral grip with light pressure. Keep…
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