Driver Swing Vs Iron Swing (What's The Difference?)
PGA Professional Georgia Ball breaks down the three fundamental differences between the driver and iron swing: ball position, posture, and technique. Through specific drills involving tee placement and body alignment, she demonstrates how to achieve a compressed downward strike with irons and a high-launching upward sweep with the driver.
Irons require a ball position just left of center, while the driver should be aligned with the lead heel.
For irons, arms should hang straight down under the shoulders; for driver, hands should hang further out, under the chin or nose line.
The iron swing requires hitting down (ball-then-turf), whereas the driver swing requires hitting up on the ball to maximize distance.
Use the 'Belly Button Drill' to consistently find the correct distance from the ball for any club.
Tilting the lead shoulder upward is necessary for the driver to help the club ascend through the impact zone.