In golf, the little things are often just as important as the big things. Sometimes it’s the details you wouldn’t even think about that have the biggest impact, like tee height. It may seem simple, but it can make or break your day on track.
Here’s everything you need to know about turning correctly so you can be successful. There are three tee heights to consider.
1. Driver
Many amateurs hit these shots too low, but there is an easy way to check this. When placing the pin in the ground, make sure that about half of the ball is just above the top edge or crown of your driver’s head when you place it on the ground.
With driver you want to catch the ball during the ascent. Combine that with a ball placed just slightly forward in your stance, and it becomes easier to catch the ball in the right spot as the club rises. This is the contact you want to maximize your smash factor, resulting in drives that are more consistent and fly further.
2. Fairway wood and hybrids
The optimal tee height for these clubs is when the ball is just above the top edge of the club when it is on the ground. A common mistake is to hit it too high, thinking this will launch the ball better. But if it’s too high, you run the risk of it popping up. Use this simple meter and you will get it clean every time.
3. Irons
Unlike your driver, iron shots are meant to be hit with a downward blow. You need to hit the ball low, almost level with the grass. If you can get your finger under the tee, it’s probably too high and that can cause you to get it too high in the face, leading to poor contact. I promise these three simple keys will help you find the sweet spot more often.
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