Most golfers are setting up their driver completely wrong... and it’s costing them 20-30 yards

In this instruction, The Logical Golfer reveals why grounding your driver directly behind the ball leads to heel-side off-center contact. Because the driver impacts the ball 2-3 inches off the ground, lining up the ball with the toe when grounded aligns it perfectly with the center at impact height. This simple setup adjustment optimizes face contact and adds 20-30 yards of distance.

• Drivers contact the ball 2 to 3 inches off the ground at impact, which shifts face position relative to address.
• When grounding the driver at address, align the ball with the toe of the clubface rather than the center.
• Hovering the clubhead reveals true center-face alignment at impact height.
• Practice hovering the driver head during pre-shot routine swings to lock in proper impact feel.

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