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Struggling to get distance off the tee? PGA Golf Coach Ashley Knoll shares a simple setup adjustment that helps you strike up on the driver rather than down, adding yards and reducing that dreaded slice. If the tee shot is the part of your game holding you back, this one is well worth your time.
Ashley Knoll – Driving
Ashley Knoll builds this lesson around one key concept: understanding where the low point of your swing should be, and using your setup to put it in the right place before you even take the club back. From there, the video covers how to control your swing path using body separation, and how to keep the clubface square with a consistent grip. It is a practical, step-by-step approach that addresses the most common reasons golfers lose distance and accuracy with the driver.
Key Takeaways
Set your clubhead at the low point during setup
Set your clubhead at the low point during setup
Place the clubhead a few inches behind the ball at address — this naturally creates the correct spine tilt and encourages you to strike up on the driver rather than hitting down.
Use the hips-first mantra to control your swing path
Imagine red dots on your chest and pelvis — at impact, aim for a four-to-six inch gap between them, achieved by moving your hips before your upper body, to keep your path neutral and avoid a slice.
Keep your trail hand in its starting position throughout the swing
Whichever grip position suits you — top, side, or bottom — the key is returning the trail hand to that exact position at impact to square the clubface consistently.
Take these three elements to the range in sequence: set up with the clubhead behind the ball, make three open-handed practice swings focusing on hips first and hand position, then step in and hit. This video suits anyone who regularly loses yards or shape off the tee and wants a structured, repeatable routine to sort it.
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