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Struggling to find the fairway off the tee? Golf coach Erika Larkin breaks down the four most common reasons your driver accuracy is letting you down — and exactly what to do about each one. If distance is taking a back seat to consistency, this is the video to watch.
Erika Larkin – Driving
In this video, Erika Larkin works through four fixable faults that are costing golfers fairways — from aim and ball position to swing tempo and strike location. Each fix comes with a simple, practical drill you can take straight to the range. Whether you’re battling a slice or just struggling to find consistency off the tee, there’s something useful here.
Key Takeaways
Sort your aim first
Sort your aim first
Use alignment sticks to check you’re actually standing square — most golfers are more open or closed than they think, which masks the real ball flight problem.
Dial back your effort
Swinging at 50% effort with full range of motion often produces straighter, more controlled drives — and may not cost you as much distance as you’d expect.
Check where you’re striking the face
Use face tape or foot powder spray to reveal your strike pattern, then use a simple training aid like a pool noodle to improve your path and find the centre more consistently.
Take a pair of alignment sticks to the range, drop your swing effort to 50%, and spray your club face — those three steps alone will give you more useful feedback in one session than weeks of guesswork. This video is ideal for golfers who feel like they’re trying harder off the tee but getting less consistent results.
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