I think I figured out my driving...

[Ty Haegs]

I was at the range today with a focus on improving my driving when I think I figured out what my main issue is. I have always had trouble when figuring out how far to extend my arms at address. Until now I have had more of a "relaxed" (closer to the body) approach with the driver... . So now today I hit some balls with my arms further away from my body and my consistency is a lot better.

So how far away are your arms from your body when driving?

[cfuller03]

So how far away are your arms from your body when driving ?

The butt of the Driver is about 5-7 inches away from my body.

I realized the other day that if I slow down my driver swing, the straighter it goes. It's worth sacrificing 20 yards to put it in the fairway.

[Dub]

I take an athletic stance, maintain knee flex, bend at the waist and let my arms pretty much hang straight down from my body.

I don't reach out for the ball.

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Now all that doesn't amount to chit 'cause I suck.

Just kidding...I don't suck on every shot....just randomly throughout every round, it seems.

[Ty Haegs]

I take an athletic stance, maintain knee flex, bend at the waist and let my arms pretty much hang straight down from my body.

yeah that is what I did as well but now I would say I am "reaching" for it a little.

[DriverTees]

Then you're coming back inside or outside, probably. Get a few lessons. Don't ingrain bad habbits.

[Ty Haegs]

Then you're coming back inside or outside, probably. Get a few lessons. Don't ingrain bad habbits.

sorry I think reaching was the wrong word. My butt of the driver was about 3 inches from my body before now about 7 inches. My swing with the driver now has a much more natural feel to it.

[applyheat]

(Callaway 2007 big bertha460). When I get ready , I line up the head to the ball and keep the shaft at a 45' angle. Letting go of the grip with either hand and letting my hand drop, it does not move forward or back. I do not have to adjust my hand forward or back to gain regrip.

I hope this helps.