Want more distance with the driver? Hit UP on it. 🚀⛳️

In this Scratch Golf Academy tutorial, learn how hitting up on the driver optimizes your attack angle for maximum distance. By reducing excessive backspin and increasing launch angle without heavy forward shaft lean, golfers achieve higher launch and better ball compression.

• Unlike irons, drivers require an upward strike rather than a downward hit or heavy forward shaft lean.
• Catching the ball on the upswing increases launch angle while lowering backspin rate.
• Controlling clubface angle at impact ensures maximum compression and straight ball flight.

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