PGA Tour star Jason Day joins MeAndMyGolf to share his high-performance driving strategy. He reveals his focus on maintaining a square clubface and neutral path to eliminate two-way misses, alongside specific setup adjustments for hitting 'go-to' fairway finders and high-launch power draws. The session concludes with a long-drive challenge highlighting the importance of center-face contact over raw speed.
Prioritize a neutral club path (near zero) to minimize the margin for error and avoid the 'two-way miss'.
For a safe 'fairway finder' drive, tee the ball lower and aim for a slightly thin strike to increase spin and stability.
Use alignment and face angle to shape shots rather than drastically changing your swing path.
Practice dragging a ball back in the takeaway to slow down a quick transition and ensure center contact.
To maximize distance downwind, tee the ball higher and aim for the top of the face to reduce spin and increase launch.