Lady Golfer here....why is it so much harder for me to hit w/ my driver than my other woods?

Answer 1

Dont know how you swing or your flight path but here are the basics to help you:

1. Tee the ball so that at least 1/2 the ball sets over the top of your driver when at address.

2. The ball should be set up on the instep of your lead foot. (if you are righty...then off the inside of your left foot)

3 Learn where your swing bottoms out and starts to come back up. Your mental thought should be catching the ball on the upswing.

4. Have others check your address.
Is your club face squared? (A slightly shut face will kill loft)
Is the ball truly up in your stance, near the front foot?

5. Is your swing too flat? Hands should be above your shoulders at the top of your swing. A steeper swing will help your get the ball in the air.

6: **Hot tip** Buy some driver contact tape for your next round and use it on all your driver shots. Use a new one for each hole and save them. Make a note of the ball flight and where you made contact. This will give you instant feedback and help you identify where your problem is.

Good luck

Answer 2

A large component is psychological. You're probably swinging harder with the driver than other clubs causing small discrepencies in your swing. Also, if you don't think you're going to hit a club well, those negative swing thoughts will cause you to not hit it well.

There may be a physical problem as well. The driver's shaft is longer than other clubs, so it's possible you're not getting your hands through in time and the club face is open on impact. Or you could be un-cocking your hands too early in your downswing and the club path could be coming outside in causing a slice.

You could try addressing the ball further forward in your stance or choking up on the club a bit to see if that's the problem. Don't try to kill the ball. The easier you swing, the faster your club head speed will be. Pretend you're hitting your 3 wood and relax. Also, get rid of negative swing thoughts like "Don't slice/hook" or "I always have trouble with this club." Those bad swing thoughs usually turn out to be self-fufilling prophecies.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Next to the 1 and 2 irons, the driver is the toughest club to hit, mostly because it has less loft than other clubs. Consequently, new players tend to hit a lot of ground balls (worm burners). Try teeing your ball a little higher. Until you get the driver under control, try using your 3 wood. It'll give you more loft and greater control.

Answer 4

it has to due with physics. So basically, your swing speed is slower and you will get the best results with a club that has a smaller head like a wood than a driver

Answer 5

I dont even hit a driver because i just never could get my stance right for it. i hit low 80's and i use my hybrid 3 iron. a strong drive isnt always what will win you a match. if you practice it long enough and can't get your driver down just use your woods instead.

Answer 6

because the shaft is longer, creating a larger gross error in repeating a swing and trying to hit the sweet spot...