What No One Tells You About How To Hit Driver Straight

PGA coach Danny Maude explains why traditional advice to close the clubface often worsens a slice. He demonstrates how to hit driver straight by mastering the relationship between club path and face angle through specific setup adjustments and a visual 'Gate Drill'.

• A slice is often caused by an out-to-in path relative to the face, not necessarily an open face at impact.
• Place the ball on your lead heel to align it with the 'center' of your swing arc.
• Favor slightly more weight on the lead foot at setup to encourage an inside-out strike.
• Raising the handle slightly at address can help prevent steep, across-the-line downswings.
• Use external targets like a 'gate' 2 feet in front of the ball to simplify swing thoughts.

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