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Struggling to find the fairway with your driver? PGA Golf Coach Georgia Ball shares three simple setup checks you can make before you even swing that will help you hit the ball straighter, further, and more consistently. If the driver fills you with dread on the first tee, this one is worth watching.
Georgia Ball – Driving
In this video, Georgia Ball breaks down why so many golfers struggle with their driver — and the answer, she explains, usually has nothing to do with the swing itself. From finding your alignment with an intermediate target to getting the right shoulder tilt at address, these are small adjustments that can make a big difference. Georgia also walks through a simple pre-shot routine to help you step up to the tee with confidence rather than tension.
Key Takeaways
Use an intermediate target to sort your alignmentPick a spot just in front of the ball that sits on the same line as your end target, set the clubhead to it first, then position your feet and shoulders parallel — this makes accurate alignment far easier than trying to aim at something hundreds of yards away.
Use an intermediate target to sort your alignmentPick a spot just in front of the ball that sits on the same line as your end target, set the clubhead to it first, then position your feet and shoulders parallel — this makes accurate alignment far easier than trying to aim at something hundreds of yards away.
Set your shoulder tilt correctly for the driverUnlike an iron setup, your lead shoulder should sit higher than your trail shoulder at address — a simple way to achieve this is to step into the ball with your toes together, half a step forward and three steps back, which automatically sets the ball position and the correct angle.
Use a one-look pre-shot routine to stay positiveStanding behind the ball, visualise the shot you want to hit rather than the trouble you want to avoid, then commit to your setup and swing with a single, clear thought — this approach helps remove tension and overthinking before you pull the trigger.
Next time you head to the range or tee it up on the course, run through these three checks before every driver — alignment, shoulder tilt, and one positive look — and see how much calmer and more controlled your tee shots feel. This video is ideal for golfers who know their swing is capable but keep losing shots off the tee through poor setup or a cluttered mind.
