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Playing the Woods
By Mark Blakemore
PGA Professional.com
Many people complain about not being able to hit the ball well with their woods, and
in particular their driver. From what I've seen poor quality contact is a major problem
for many players.
Put a tee in the ground (without a ball) sticking up approximately 1 inch. You should
be able to strike the tee consistently without hitting, or even brushing, the ground
at all. If you miss the tee, or touch the ground in any way, don't wonder any longer
why you can't hit your driver. Remember--the longer the club, the more precision
required. Practice this exercise until you can consistently clip the tee without
touching the ground (or even the grass).
Once you get quality contact handled the feedback you get from your shots becomes
meaningful. Then you can work on directional control.
Mark Blakemore is a PGA Golf Professional at PGA Professional.com some accomplishments to his credit:
PGA Class A Professional
Over 18 years of golf instruction experience
2-time finalist National Long Driving Championship
Former West Coast Long Drive Champion
Charter member YONEX Long Drive Exhibition Team
Master's Degree (Biomechanics/Exercise Physiology)
Author of (ACE nominated) Golf Instruction Videos
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