How to Hit Driver for Beginners (Beginner Golf Tips)

If you are new to golf or just need to learn some basic fundamentals about how to hit your golf driver, these beginner golf tips will have you hitting the ball farther and straighter!

These 3 beginner golfer tips for how to hit driver focus on proper driver ball position, the proper golf driver setup to improve angle of attack, and some simple golf driver drills to help amateur golfers master some simple golf swing basics, learn how to hit your driver with more confidence and enjoy the game more!

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[xSlackalot]

Biggest mental tip that helped me with the driver is DONT target the ball. Focus on a natural swing as if the ball wasn't there, let the club make the contact and carry it. Then you just focus on where that contact during swing is. You're not hitting the ball, you're mastering a swing that hits the ball at the right time.

[gerrywaneck]

Todd, I watched this video to get some pointers, even though I'm not actually a "new" beginner. I'm am "old" beginner. By that, I mean I'm 70 years old, very stiff, a bit of arthritis, and I've only been playing for 2 years. I play at least once a week, rain or sun, hot or cold, and I walk the course. I'm in better shape today than I was 20 years ago. I watch a lot of instructional videos, including yours, on a regular basis. All the advice in your video is very basic - I've heard it before. And then at the end, you talked about BALANCE - about holding in the finish position. Bingo. This is something I have trouble doing. When I do it, I know that I've hit the shot well. Usually I'm off balance, even if the shot is OK. All the advice I hear about grip, stance, swing mechanics, etc has helped me play better. But what has really helped me are stretching exercises - getting in touch with my muscles. And the one exercise that's helped me the most is standing on one leg for long periods, and regaining my balance. Thank you for emphasizing this point.

[shelleygarcia]

The thing I appreciate most is the way you break everything down. Being able to see you do it from the front, as well as the side view, is tremendously helpful. I feel like most of the time, other videos talk too fast or you can't really make out the shot from the angle its shot at.
So thank you for finally helping me to understand these basics concepts!

[AH-lepy]

Thanks for free class. Just started golf at 61. Played cricket a lot. Tomorrow will practice your instructions.
Dr.Hussain

[extrememetaldrummer]

This couldn't be more clear and concise! Most videos are so confusing and go into a bunch of mumbo jumbo that confuses people and deters them from playing the game. I've learned in my journey that it's about enjoying the process. The body will adapt and eventually learn how to properly do things and make necessary adjustments. I couldn't hit an iron for jack initially and then the concept just came to me one day. Practice, practice, practice and don't try to "kill" the ball. Swing decent, be in balance the club will do the work.

[beckyfritz]

I like your few tips. I’m getting overwhelmed at what I need to remember as I step up to swing! Thank you!

[jenglish]

Thank you for giving to do advice rather than spending eternity talking about what not to do. Watching most video instructors is a litany of the what amateur golfers error lists. We already know we have issues slicing, groundling and lack power in our swing -duh. We need more videos like this one that show tips on the proper method to improve our swing. Bravo good job

[jacobcastle]

Just got into golf and went to the range first time yesterday. How far back should I be standing from the ball? Do you have any videos on how to hold the driver correctly?

[JacobHuber]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Been going to the driving range now practicing to go out on a course and struggling with the driver so refreshing the fundamentals with some additional tips I haven't heard is very reassuring!

[billyphelan]

Hi Todd. I LOVE ALL YOUR GOLF TIPS. I AM 70 I Can not get up onto my toe at the end of my swing I hit the ball about 180m but the ball doesn't run my buddy's ball tunes a lot further. keep up the great work and Thanks a million for all your help Billy

[fonkbonk]

I’m 12 and I just got a new driver that actually fits me, these were some awesome tips! Thanks!

[jherc]

Thanks...the driver has given more issues than any other club. Hopefully these tips will help. Mahalo, JE

[shawnrisco]

Very well done! Making things simple when I get out of sorts this video brings me back to the way I need to be swinging!

[waynejohnson]

I’m going to play today, I’m going to try out your Hybrid tips & driver tips. Thanks enjoying your content

[abelcycle]

I'm buckeye Arizona, best video for beginner. Set up so easy. My question. Where should my eyes be? What should I be aiming at? Thank you

[robjkrt]

Thanks Todd. Balance is something I find really difficult to do. I almost always tend to step off my lead foot and turn my body and face the ball immediately after I strike it. Which leads to to ball going in ANY direction, but usually a slice. I’ve recently discovered that keeping my left arm as straight as possible eliminates some of my slice, but my balance is the main culprit. I’m going to try slowing the swing as you suggested to see if I can stay put after hitting the ball.

[jonwright]

brilliant video, thanks a million, great tips, greetings from Ireland

[networkbike]

Good short informative video. I'm off to the range.

[lakshchengappab.s]

And you really explain everything in a very simple and nice way

[ocd_cal_mac]

First day of driving and hit a lucky 175🥳