Drive is all over the place...

[cullinaa]

Hey everybody, I'm having problems with my driver and I don't know where to start.  If I was to hit 10 drives, 5 would go straight, 2 would be slice, 2 would hook, and I might have one pop up.  Do you guys possibly have any tips or recommendations?

[DannyB215]

I'd say see what you're doing on those 5 drives  that go straight, and try to mimic what you did. Also, how do you set up the ball? Are you consistent in your stance? Setting up too close? Too far? There are so many things to tackle!!

I'd recommend taking out a camera and videotaping a few of your swings, and post it here, there are some really good guys who can analyze your swing and give you tips.

[cullinaa]

I do notice sometimes I loose my balance sometimes but I will try and make a video of my swing

[golfernc]

If you are loosing your balance backwards you just figured it out....most people are not in balance, so if you cant stand up at you finish and hold your balance with no weight on your right foot, then thats what you should work on. Just like if you were playing any sport, if your throwing a basketball and falling backwards..the ball could go anywhere, left, right, high. low. Same with golf. What you need to look at is why your doing that? Equipment is made way to strong for the average player, so for most people to hit a 10 degree lofted driver or less, they have to add loft. They do this by hanging back and lifting the ball. The problem is you are taking out all your natural ability, this is why people get stuck into certain swings. You should go get your equipment evaluated by a teacher/fitter dynamically ( not statically). Unless you have a swing speed comparable to the tour players...you shouldn't be playing the same loft as them.....to bad this is the equipment most people "fit" into by big manufacturers.

[TourSpoon]

Something to help with your balance is to swing a club 50 to 100 times a night in balance hitting and holding your finish position.  If you start slowly and feel your weight transfer correctly throughout your swing you can then work up to swinging in real time.  I started to do this and it made a difference.

[golfernc]

good advice! Also do it with your eyes shut...you can even go out on the range at practice hitting with your eyes shut...then the only thing you can trust is your balance.