How To Tee Off With A Driver

Teeing off with a driver. How High Is Too High?

I remember playing in the Australian Open Golf Tournament in the early Eighties with Jack Nicklaus. Before the tournament started he attended a sponsors dinner in which he answered dozens of questions. I remember one question in particular, which he was asked:

"Mr. Nicklaus, why do you tee the ball so high with the driver?"

Nicklaus answered:

"Well son, after years of experience I've learnt that fresh air offers far less resistance than dirt!"

 What he was getting at is it is important to hit the driver slightly on the upswing and not on the downswing. This creates a top spin effect on the ball, whereas if you hit on the downswing you get a side spin effect. This means less consistency in hitting fairways from the tee. Remember: if you have a bad slice or hook try to hit on the up and not on the downswing with the driver.

Need to know how tee off and hit on the upswing? << Click for Part 2.

By Bruce Smith - BruceSmithGolf.com

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Golf Joke of the Week

Golf Joke of the Week: ALL ALONE

The man was stranded on a desert island for 10 years. One day a beautiful girl swam to shore in a wet-suit.
Man: "Hi! Am I ever happy to see you!"
Woman: "Hi! It seems like you've been here for a long time.. How long has it been since you;ve had a cigarette?"
Man: "It's been 10 years! 
With this information, the girl unzips a slot on the arm of her wet-suit and gave the man a cigarette.
Man: "Oh thank you so much!"
Woman: "So tell me how long has it been since you've had a drink?"
Man: "It's been 10 years too.."
The girl unzipped a little zipper on her wet suit and came out with a flask of whiskey. She gave the man a drink.
Man: "Oh, thank you so much. That tastes like liquid gold. I can't believe this is happening to me. You are like a miracle!"
Finally the girl started to unzip the front of her wet suit and asked the man:
"So tell me then, how long has it been since you've played around?"
The man looked at her and said excitedly:
"Oh, my god, don't tell me you've got a set of golf clubs in there too?!?"

See you at the 19th
By Bruce Smith - BruceSmithGolf.com