Why can't I hit my driver consistently?

Adjusting your tee height, standing moderately upright, and promoting maximum rotation is a perfect starting point for learning how to hit a driver more consistently. In addition, remember to keep your ball aligned with the inside of your front heel and minimize wrist extension towards the top.
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Why do I have so much trouble hitting my driver?

The driver is a longer club, the longest in your bag, making it the hardest to hit. One way I found helpful is going to the range and hitting an iron well. If that's good, try the driver. The grip is the same the only difference is a slightly wider stance and standing a bit further back from the ball.
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Why can I hit every club straight except my driver?

Mark Crossfield (video below) explains that drivers and irons follow different club paths because of the shaft length and your ball position. A driver requires you to hit the ball after the low point of your swing, resulting in the face catching the ball on your upswing.
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Can I hit a 300 yard drive?

So to hit a ball 300 yards under normal conditions requires approximately 109 mph of clubhead speed. Clubhead speed directly relates to ball speed, which is influenced by the quality of strike, i.e., how center to the face it is.
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How fast to swing to drive 300 yards?

The minimum club head speed required to hit a 300-yard drive in neutral conditions is 108 mph, according to Trackman. A 250-yard drive, by comparison, (if this proves to be a more realistic goal for you) requires at least 89 mph.
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This is Why You Can't Hit Driver Correctly

What is one of the most common driver mistakes?

The 10 Most Common Driving Mistakes
  1. Failure to Control Speed. ...
  2. Driver Inattention. ...
  3. Failure to Drive in a Single Lane. ...
  4. Unsafe Lane Changes. ...
  5. Following Too Closely. ...
  6. Driving Too Slowly. ...
  7. Faulty Evasive Action. ...
  8. Driving While Tired.
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Why do I hit my driver so high in the air?

A common cause of high drives is an incorrect angle of attack. Hitting the ball with an excessively upward angle can add too much backspin, sending the ball higher. The speed and path of the swing also play a role. A slower swing speed with an improper path can result in higher, shorter drives.
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Why do I hit my woods better than my driver?

Most players use a shorter shaft in their three-wood, which will offer greater control and consistency of impact on the face. Most players swing the driver faster, and the ball tends to go farther, so offline shots will go even farther offline with the driver.
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Where should I aim my driver?

I always recommend a slightly closed stance when aiming with your driver. This means your toe line will aim slightly to the right of the target if you're right handed, left if you're left-handed. Once you have your feet in position, step them into their regular position, careful to maintain the aim you've set up.
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Where do you aim when swinging a driver?

Square the clubhead to the target line. Step your trail foot back from the target line so your feet aim slightly to the right of the target (to the left if you're left-handed). Lift the clubhead up from the turf so it hovers behind the golf ball.
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Where on the face should you hit driver?

If it is not too high on the face, you may actually increase carry distance. If you hit too low on the face, you will create a lower launch angle, increase spin, but ball speed will increase. For most golfers, hitting slightly high on the clubface of a driver is preferred over hitting low on the clubface.
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How hard is it to hit a 400 yard drive?

You're going to need in the ballpark of 130 mph for swing speed (under normal conditions), ball speed near 190 mph off the club face, a launch angle of 10–14 degrees, and ball backspin of 2600 or less. In other words, the conditions under which long drive contestants (and DeChambeau) hit the ball.
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What swing speed do you need to hit 250 yards?

Unless you swing around 105 mph, it's unrealistic to think that you can carry the ball 250 yards in the air on a windless day at sea level without special circumstances.
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How fast is Tiger Woods swing?

What is Tiger Woods' swing speed? Tiger Woods' average golf swing speed clocks in just over 120 mph. This is closer to tour average now versus near the upper end of club head speeds you see on the tour these days which approach 130 mph.
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How many golfers can drive 300?

There are 80+ golfers who average over 300 yards off the tee. The highest are around 330 yards average. Interestingly, the top golfers (tour victories and money winners) aren't in the top 25 or so for driving distance.
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What is my swing speed if I hit driver 230 yards?

If you hit a driver 230 yards your swing speed is likely in the 90 mph range. How far does a 70 year old man hit a 6 iron? An average swing speed 70 year old man hits a 6 iron around 130 yards.
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