PGA Professional Georgia Ball identifies three frequent driver mistakes: inconsistent tee height, hitting down on the ball like an iron, and overswinging. She provides simple fixes including using castle tees for consistency, maintaining a 'sternum behind the ball' position to sweep up on the shot, and utilizing the L-to-L and 1-2-3 drills to master tempo. These adjustments help golfers achieve longer, straighter drives with better timing.
Use a castle tee or draw a line on your wooden tees to ensure a consistent ball height every time you drive.
Avoid hitting down on the driver; keep your lead ear and sternum behind the ball throughout the swing to sweep up on impact.
Shorten your swing to an 'L' position if you tend to overswing, as long, loose backswings often result in lost power and poor timing.
Implement a '1-2-3' counting cadence to synchronize your swing tempo and maximize clubhead speed at the right moment.