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Missing fairways but not sure why? PGA Golf Coach Georgia Ball has identified three common driver mistakes she sees in lessons every day — and the good news is they are all straightforward to fix. If your driving feels inconsistent, this video could be exactly what you need.
Georgia Ball – Driving
Georgia Ball breaks down three of the most frequent driver faults she encounters: inconsistent tee height, hitting down on the ball rather than sweeping through it, and overswinging in search of extra distance. Each mistake is explained clearly with a simple, practical fix that does not require a complete overhaul of your swing. This video suits golfers of all levels who are struggling to find fairways with any regularity.
Key Takeaways
Get your tee height consistent every time An inconsistent tee height before you even swing is enough to send the ball high, low, or skying off the face — using a castle tee or marking a line on a standard tee removes this variable instantly.
Get your tee height consistent every time An inconsistent tee height before you even swing is enough to send the ball high, low, or skying off the face — using a castle tee or marking a line on a standard tee removes this variable instantly.
Sweep up through the ball, not down Unlike iron shots, the driver is designed to be swept upward at impact, so keep your sternum behind the ball and think of an aeroplane taking off rather than digging into the ground.
Control your swing length with the L-to-L drill Overswinging kills both power and tempo, so focus on an L-shape at the top of your backswing and use a one-two-three count to keep your timing smooth and consistent.
Head to the range and work through these three checks in order — tee height, sweep angle, and swing length — before putting them together as Georgia does at the end of the video. This is ideal for any golfer who has been struggling off the tee and wants quick, practical improvements without making major swing changes.
