Preface

The following page is an overview of the general information you need to know about this
instruction manual.

The Purpose of This Manual

This manual provides you with the necessary information to hit a driver with
a right handed grip. The manual will teach the beginner golfer with no or
little experience the proper preparation, address, and swing to cleanly hit a
driver.

Who Should Use This Manual?

 Beginners looking to learn a difficult aspect of the game of golf.
 Beginners looking to learn better technique for their swing.

What Will I Gain From This Manual?

These instructions should be used to learn one of the most difficult parts
of golf. The driver is probably one of the hardest golf clubs to control, and with
these instructions a better understanding and confidence will come to you
when using your driver.

Usage of Manual
The reader should read the overall document before they plan on swinging a
driver to gain a little understanding of what is going on. Then the manual
can be taken to the course to follow the step by step process. The full
procedure can take less than 10 minutes if they understand all the body
positioning and footwork asked, but like anything practice and repetition are
the most important part of having a good golf swing.

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Safety
Please make sure that you are aware of your surroundings and check them
often when swinging the driver. It could cause serious injury if you would
hit or contact another person with the driver.

Technical Definitions
Address- The act of setting the body and club up to the ball when preparing
to hit a shot.

Alignment- The position of the body in relation to the initial target.

Club Face- The actual part of the club you want to hit the ball on. This is the
flat part of the club head (which may be at an angle).

Club Head- The part of the club you hit the ball with.

Downswing- The swing forward from the top of the backswing.

Driver- A "driver" is typically the longest club in the bag. It is intended to

advance the ball as far as possible. This club requires the most skill to use
and some newer golfers will find they hit other clubs further than a driver.

Shaft- The piece that connects the grip and the club head. Typically made of
metal or graphite.

Swing Plane- An imaginary surface that describes the path and angle of the
club during the swing.

Takeaway- The movement of the club at the start of the backswing.

Materials List
 Driver  Golf Tees
 Golf Balls

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 Task I: Preparing for the Shot/Pre-Swing
Task I describes the needed preparation necessary to swing the driver. The preparation or pre-
swing activities take you from arriving at the place where you intend to hit the driver to
addressing the ball.

1. Stretch your body and

get loose.
Note: The back area is important to
stretch and get loose.

2. Remove the head

cover from the driver.

Figure 1.2 : Removing Head Cover

3. Tee up a golf ball.

Tip: Half of the ball should be above
the top of the driver.

Note: Tee ball up to where the ball

will make contact with the center of
the driver’s head. This positioning
is different for everyone and comes
with practice.
Figure 1.3 : Teeing Up Ball

Task II: Addressing the Ball

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The second task is a vital part of the driver swing even though it may seem fairly simple to
address a golf ball. There is actually several areas you should take into account when addressing
the ball to ensure proper alignment. This task should get you in the correct position to address the
ball and prepare you for the actual swinging motion of the instructions.

1. Stand behind the

golf ball about 3-4 yards.

2. Visualize the shot you

want to make.

3. Pick the intended

target. Figure 2.1 : Imagining the Shot

4. Choose a ground
marker in line with your
chosen target to line
your body up with.
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Note: Can be anything from another
tee to a piece of junk on the ground.

Figure 2.4 : Ground Marker

5. Align the club face Figure 2.5.1 : Align the Club Face Side View
behind the ball facing
the target.

Figure 2.5.2 : Align the Club Face Top View

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6. Grip the club with the
left hand first with your
thumb pointing down the
shaft.

Tip: The pointing finger and your

thumb of your left hand should
create a V shape that points at your
right shoulder.

Note: Medium tension is needed.

Just enough to make sure the club
does not leave your hand. Over
gripping the club can cause swing
problems.

Figure 2.6 : Left Hand Grip

7. Interlock the pinkie of

your right hand in
between the pointing and
middle finger of your
left hand.

Figure 2.7 : Interlock the Pinkie of Right Hand

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8. Wrap the right hand
around the club again
with the thumb pointing
down the shaft.

Note: Everybody uses a different

grip. There are 3 prominent grips in
golf. This is the one I prefer. A link
to all the grips is listed in the index.

Figure 2.8 : Finish grip with Right Hand

9. Align your feet

parallel to the ground
target you chose in step
4.

Figure 2.9 : Aligning Feet

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10. Stand with your feet
about shoulder width
apart.

Figure 2.10 : Feet Shoulder Width Apart

11. Place the golf ball in

the front of your stance
closer to your left foot.

Figure 2.11 : Golf Ball in Front of Stance

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12. Bend your knees
slightly.

Figure 2.12 : Knees Bent

13. Lean your upper

body a little towards the
ball.

Figure 2.13 : Lean Body Forward

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