Stop "Clearing Your Hips" With Your Driver (Do This Instead)
Alex Fortey from The Art of Simple Golf shares a complete driver setup and swing strategy designed to optimize attack angle and clubhead release. By setting up slightly wider than shoulder-width, keeping weight on the trail side, and allowing the clubhead to release early, golfers can hit longer, straighter drives without over-clearing their hips.
Position the ball opposite the lead heel with a stance slightly wider than shoulder-width and 55% weight on the trail foot.
Flare the lead foot 20–30 degrees and trail foot 10–15 degrees to assist hip movement and balance.
Keep your head and upper mass back over your trail leg during transition to ensure an upward strike on the ball.
Practice unloading the wrist levers early in the downswing to let the clubface square naturally through impact.