If your driver is the club you dread most, PGA Golf Coach Georgia Ball has one fix that could change everything — and it starts before you even swing

Why many golfers struggle off the tee

In this lesson, Georgia Ball breaks down why so many golfers struggle off the tee — and it comes down to setting up to the driver as though it’s an iron. Georgia walks through the key setup adjustments and a sweeping technique that will help you hit straighter, higher drives with more confidence. Perfect for any golfer who fights a slice, hits it low off the tee, or just wants more consistency with the big stick.

Key Takeaways

• Set up behind the ball — Ball position forward, trail shoulder lower than lead, 60% of weight in the trail side, and sternum behind the ball. Georgia’s drill: half a step forward, three steps back — it sets everything in one move
• Sweep up, don’t hit down — The driver isn’t an iron. Avoid contact with the ground and focus on sweeping up through the ball. Place a second ball just in front to train the feeling
• Keep the club face square — Use that same second-ball drill to feel the club face pointing at the target through impact. If it’s pointing left or right, that’s where the ball’s going

Try Georgia Ball’s setup drill at your next range session and feel the difference off the tee. Subscribe to Women & Golf for more expert tips, or visit georgiaball.com to join Georgia’s coaching community for consistent improvement.