Teeing the Golf Ball for “The Driver”
Author: Mike | Category: Teeing the Golf Ball
The measurement of skill to attain the desired results in the game of golf is determined by fractions of inches so anything you can do to minimize any variance from proper golf techniques and practices will aid in improving those results. Most golfers take for granted the teeing of the golf ball after all “What is there to it?” you might ask. The golfer can just take the tee and ball, set the tee in the ground and place the golf ball on top, Right? That is correct to some degree, but the depth of the tee in the ground and the height of the ball above the top of the golf club when it is grounded, especially for the driver, can make a significant difference in the results of the stroke.
When teeing the golf ball for the Driver, the rule of thumb for height of the tee and the ball in relation to the club is as follows: Approximately 1/2 of the diameter of the golf ball should be above the top of the Driver when the Driver is grounded adjacent the tee and the ball. This setting will allow the golf ball to be struck on an upward path so as to get the ball in the air more readily and thus achieve the maximum distance possible, which is the goal for the Driver, the least lofted club in your bag. If the ball is teed at an incorrect height, either too high or too low, it will increase the chance for the ball to be mishit, dribbled off the tee, or hit too high in the air, all of which will result in a substantial loss of distance, accuracy and add unnecessary strokes added to your final score.
TIP: Since the optimum desired tee height may vary somewhat for each individual golfer I would suggest to try and find a real grass driving range in your area and practice setting the tee at different heights as close as possible to the guidelines noted above. You can even mark your tees with a marker and set them in the ground to the height that you marked. This will allow you to acquire a feel for the desired height that works for you above the top of the Driver when it is grounded and thus achieve the best results and consistency off the tee.
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