Tee it higher to hit it further.

Tee it higher to hit it further.

Hi, I’m Mel Sole, Director of Instruction at the Mel Sole Golf School, headquartered at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club in Pawleys Island, SC.  We conduct 1, 2 and 3-day golf schools, hourly golf lessons, and senior golf schools—any golf instruction program your heart desires. Give us a call at 800-624-4653 or 843-237-4993.  We will be happy to book a commuter school or a package that contains accommodations, golf, and golf school.

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With the deep face drivers on the market today, the tees we have been using for the last 100 years are being threatened with extinction! To get the max out of these new scientific wonders, you have to hit the ball higher on the clubface. This requires the use of a longer tee. I use a 2 ¾ inch tee for my driver, teeing up the ball so that half of the ball is above the clubface.

Method.

 

Tee it higher to hit it further

 

Make sure the ball is positioned off the lead instep.  Don't tee the ball up too far back in your stance.  The tendency is to pop the ball up into the air. This is because the angle of attack into the ball is too steep. See my article on the "Pop Fly" here.

 

Tee it higher to hit it further

 

Finally, make sure you keep your head behind the ball through impact.  This ensures a slightly “upward” blow to get the maximum launch angle and improved distance.

 

Tee it higher to hit it further

 

Tee it higher to hit it further.  A little more forward in your stance, and you will love the results!

Source: Mel Sole Golf School.

Thanks for reading - Tee it higher to hit it further.  Try this the next round you play!

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