Tee the ball like this

Golf coach Peter Knight explains the critical importance of tee height for hitting better drives. He demonstrates how to align the equator of the golf ball with the top edge of the driver to ensure an optimal upward strike and avoid common mistakes like swinging down on the ball.

• The ideal tee height aligns the equator (middle) of the ball with the top line of the driver face.
• Place the ball forward in your stance, positioned between your lead heel and big toe.
• Avoid teeing the ball too low, as this encourages a steep downward strike that kills distance.
• Teeing the ball too high can be problematic, but too low is a more common source of driving trouble.