How To Hit More Fairways And Straighten Out Your Drives

#) Make sure to widen your stance on your golf driver setup. Your feet should be slightly wider than shoulder width apart in your setup with your tee shots. A wider stance is important because the driver is longer than your other clubs. You need to have a more stable base to swing and turn around so you can stay balanced and maximize your clubhead speed.

#2) Complete your backswing and make a full 90 degree shoulder turn. A full shoulder turn is a huge key to not only hitting your driver farther, but you'll also hit it straighter as well. A proper and complete turn helps you stay more in sync in your golf swing and will promote straighter golf shots.

#3) A wide swing arc will allow you to hit your driver better and hit more fairways. A narrow swing arc tends to produce a steeper path and this makes the ball go off line easier.

#4) Have good extension with your swing around and at impact. Your arms should be fully extended as you hit the golf ball. It's important to maintain this extension with your arms near impact. Bending the elbows near impact is a swing fault some amatuer make which can cause all shots of erratic shot patterns.

#5) Swinging on plane will definitely allow you to hit more fairways also. A golf swing that is too steep will cause the ball to go offline more easily. A golf swing that is a little flatter can help you hit it a little straighter. The driver swing is okay if it is a little bit laid off or flat. The worst problem with the driver is if you are too steep. A steep golf swing can often lead to an over-the-top swing path and cause the upper body to open up too early before impact.

#6) Keep Your Shoulders Square At Impact. Your shoulders should be square to your target line as you hit the golf ball at impact. This is really important because you'll be able to swing the golf club head straight towards your target and finish your golf swing in proper sequence.