Over 90% of Golfers Do This With Driver… And It’s Sabotaging Your Game
PGA instructor Chris Ryan identifies three major driver faults: a narrow hand-led takeaway, a steep direct-to-ball transition, and 'guiding' the ball at impact. Through specific drills like the Alignment Stick Pull and the Drop and Catch method, he demonstrates how to create effortless power and a shallower club path for straighter, longer drives.
Initiate the takeaway with your core and hips to create maximum width and engage the body.
A curved path in the downswing is faster than a straight line; let the club 'drop' in transition to avoid steepness.
Avoid guiding the ball; instead, focus on a full finish with your chest facing the sky and the club resting on your neck.
The shortest route from the top of the swing to the ball is rarely the most efficient or fastest for generating speed.