Two Tee — Golf Drill

Two tee golf drills are a category of feedback-based practice methods where you place physical markers—standard golf tees—in specific positions around your ball to influence your swing geometry. This approach is designed for golfers ranging from high handicappers to competitive amateurs who struggle with inconsistent ball-striking, particularly those "thinning" or "fatting" their irons. By creating a narrow gate or a visual obstacle, these drills solve the common problem of a shallow or misplace

What should I do if I keep hitting the back tee?

This is a sign of 'scooping' or 'casting.' Focus on keeping your lead wrist flat and ensuring your weight shifts to your front foot during the [downswing](/learn/downswing) to move the low point forward.

Can I use this drill with my driver?

Generally, no. The two-tee drill featured here is designed for irons to encourage a downward strike. For a driver, you typically want to hit up on the ball, so hitting a 'lead tee' would be counterproductive.

How often should I practice the Two-Tee Drill?

Incorporate it into your practice routines for the first 15-20 balls of every range session until the sensation of hitting the front tee becomes second nature.

How each of them teaches it

Coaches who demonstrate the two tee drill, each linked at the second they start.

  1. Scratch Golf Academy: DRIVER Golf Tips for High Handicappers (2 Key Moves) (from 2:02). Place a second tee one foot behind and slightly inside the target line, then practice clipping both tees to ensure a level strike and an inside-out path.
  2. Alistair Davies Golf: Struggling With Iron Shots? Try This Simple Drill! (from 0:04). A drill using two tees placed on either side of the ball to encourage a descending blow and ensure the low point is after the golf ball.

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