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Why 90% of Golfers DON'T Hit Driver Straight.... – Danny Maude
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Why 90% of Golfers DON'T Hit Driver Straight.... – Danny Maude

Struggling with a slice? Danny Maude shares 5 simple fixes to straighten your drives instantly.

Why Watch This?

Slicing is the #1 problem with driver, and this video explains why it happens and how to fix it. Danny walks through five simple changes that instantly straighten your drives.

If youʼre constantly fighting a slice, this lesson is a must-watch.

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The Most Fun and Most Frustrating Club in Your Bag


The driver is arguably the most exhilarating club in golf. When you crush a drive straight down the middle of the fairway, it feels like magic. But when it goes wrong, it really goes wrong—hooks, slices, pop-ups, and mis-hits are all part of the learning process.


Hitting a driver well isnʼt just about swinging harder—itʼs about understanding how the club works, how it differs from an iron, and how to use its length and loft effectively. You need to master your driver if you want to stand a chance at longer par 4s and par 5s. But the reality is that because itʼs the longest club in the bag, it exposes every flaw in your swing and magnifies any mistakes.


So, how do you conquer this beast of a club? It all starts with understanding the proper setup, the correct strike, and the sequencing of your swing.


The Key Differences: Driver vs. Iron Swing


1. The Setup & Ball Position

  • Driver: Ball positioned inside your left heel, feet wider apart, upper body slightly tilted back to promote an ascending strike.

  • Iron: Ball positioned more centrally, narrower stance, weight more forward to encourage a downward strike.


2. The Strike

  • Drive: The goal is to hit UP on the ball—this helps maximize distance and reduce spin.

  • Iron: You hit down and through the ball, compressing it against the turf for better control.


3. Weight Transfer & Rotation

  • Driver: Start with slightly more weight on the back foot (55%), and allow your head to stay behind the ball during impact.

  • Iron: More weight is placed on the lead foot (55%) at address, and you cover the ball more during impact.


Understanding these fundamental differences is crucial to hitting your driver consistently and avoiding common mistakes like hitting down on the ball, which kills your distance.



Directive vs. Analogy-Based Approaches to Hitting the Driver


Directive Approach: Step-by-Step Driver Mechanics

For golfers who learn best by following structured, technical instructions, hereʼs a breakdown of an ideal driver swing sequence:


  1. Ball Position & Setup:

    1. Ball inside your left heel.

    2. Feet wider than shoulder-width for stability.

    3. Tilt your upper body slightly back.


  1. Takeaway & Backswing:

    1. Start the club low and slow with a wide takeaway.

    2. Keep your trail arm relaxed and avoid lifting the club too early.

    3. Let your trail hip and shoulder rotate back naturally.


  1. Transition & Downswing:

    1. Feel the weight shift as you start the downswing.

    2. Lead with your lower body, keeping your head back and shoulders tilted.

    3. Avoid casting or chopping down at the ball.


  1. Impact & Follow-Through:

    1. Strike the ball on the upswing for optimal launch.

    2. Extend your arms fully toward the target.

    3. Finish with a balanced, full-body rotation.

Analogy-Based Approach: Feeling the Driver Swing

For those who learn better with feel-based cues, here are some powerful analogies from the video transcripts:


  1. “Launching a Planeˮ

    1. Think of your driver swing as an airplane taking off.

    2. You donʼt want to crash it into the runway—instead, let the club ascend naturally into the ball.


  1. “Swinging a Shopping Bagˮ

    1. Imagine swinging a heavy shopping bag back and forth.

    2. You wouldn't muscle it—youʼd let momentum and gravity do the work.


  1. “Skipping a Rockˮ

    1. To avoid an over-the-top move, feel like youʼre skipping a rock on water.

    2. This promotes a natural, inside-to-out path, helping you avoid slicing.


  1. “The Whoosh Drillˮ

    1. Swing the club back and forth without a ball and listen for a whooshing sound.

    2. If the sound happens before impact, youʼre losing power too early. Shift it to the right spot.



Final Thoughts: Enjoy the Journey of Mastering the Driver


Letʼs be real—itʼs going to take some time before you can confidently take the driver out on the course. In most cases, the smarter play is keeping the ball in play—150 yards straight down the fairway is usually way better than 250 yards into the trees. But that doesnʼt mean you shouldnʼt have fun with the driver and start getting comfortable with it.


Even if you only pure one out of every ten drives, that one bomb is enough to keep you coming back for more. Thereʼs something thrilling about launching a ball into the air, watching it soar, and imagining that one day, this will be your normal. Plus, hitting longer clubs like the driver will teach you things about your swing that you wouldnʼt learn from short irons alone—like rhythm, tempo, and sequencing.


Approach the driver as a unique skill that takes time to develop. Instead of just mindlessly blasting balls, alternate between drivers and irons during practice—this simulates what youʼll actually do on the course and helps you develop a more adaptable, well-rounded swing. Be patient, embrace the challenge, and enjoy the process. Because when you finally groove that beautiful, effortless drive down the middle, youʼll know it was all worth it.

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