As such how to hit the driver straight down the fairway becomes the number one priority for every player. It is the one club which you cannot afford to let you down. Hit the ball in the rough, out of bounds, or in a snadtrap, from the tee and you straightaway have a struggle to finish the hole in par figures.

So what can the ordinary handicap golfer do to minimize the errors and maximize the chances of hitting a good shot with the driver?

Number one, in priority, is the stance. Get this wrong and the shot will be off target.

Stand with your feet square to the ball. That means the toes of both your feet should be in a line with the intended direction of the golf shot. This is fundamental to the success of any golf shot.

Do not stand too close to the ball. On the other hand, you should not be reaching for the ball at the address. Find a comfortable stop somewhere between the two extremes.

Take the club back slow and low to the ground on the way back. Do not be in a hurry, you want to let the club do the work for you.

Don’t be tempted to overswing. Taking your hands just higher than the right shoulder should be far enough.

Pause briefly at the top of the backswing, letting the body lead the arms and hands.

Stay down on the shotl as you hit through the ball, and see the spot where the ball was before you raise your head. In doing this the arms will follow through together and straight, helping to produce a longer and accurate drive.

Nothing is more frustrating than hitting your golf drives too short, but by making some sinple adjustments to your setup and swing, everyone can easily hit longer golf drives.