Learning how to hit a draw with driver sounds difficult, but with a few simple golf swing tips you can learn how to hit a draw with a driver in no time!
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If you are tired of having a driver slice and want to learn how to hit a driver with a nice high draw, you need to understand why it's harder to draw driver than other clubs.
With some simple setup and aim tips, paired with some golf tips to help you swing the club properly, you can start hitting that high draw with driver and add some more driver distance!
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In fact, raising the hands is something I learned from earlier Todd tips and it works great for fairway woods, hybrids, and long iron. It's a game changer which nobody but Todd has shown us "experienced golfers". Thank you Todd!
That’s tip to raise the hands a little higher has fixed my Drive Swing. It has held with distance and accuracy… Thanks a million! 🙏🏾
I never comment, however, I found this gentleman’s short video the other day, and now this one. Lifting the left handle totally changed my ball flight and overall distance. My index over the last five rounds has gone from 12.4 to 10. Every round broke 80 and one was a 74. I am 71 years old and just drove the ball 321 yards! Yes, that was exceptional but I’ve had a 307, several 290+ and more fairways. In addition, the only fairway wood I carry is a 4 wood. By lifting the left handle, I’ve added 20 yards to that as well. My playing partners love it and my best buddy who was getting one stroke is now getting five! I don’t know any of you, and you probably think this is bull, but I assure you it’s the gods honest truth. I’ve never been more happy with my golf game. Thank you thank you thank you.
Post of the month! Wow, congrats on the progress…let’s go! Nothing better than hearing we have helped a fellow golfer. Hope you subscribed, more content coming for you…
Just think how long you could hit it with both the left and right handles raised!
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Bob from South West n.h. senior golfer
Can you explain the # 2 “lift the lead arm to raise handle higher” move? Surely when both hands are in the handle then both lead AND trail arms are higher? Or do you rotate the lead arm? Presumably this changes club face alignment What am I missing?
Thanks for sharing. I have been slicing the ball for decades. Hope to try ur instructions.
Good smooth visual Todd. Very helpful.
This guy is one of the very few golf professionals on KZhead that I respect. And this segment 5:40 is the BEST piece of lesson and advice I've seen in a very long time on YT. Knowing these shoulder alignments and bringing it to practice is a game changer. Thanks for keeping it real, Todd.
You made our day my friend! Our team is committed to providing good solid advice, no long winded deep dive into rabbit holes that confuse golfers. More great content to come...
I've been doing it and it's getting better. And it's fun. 👏👏👏👍
Great video and and very simple tips to work on.Thanks from Ireland.
Muchas gracias, excelente explicación.
Great info, I've been struggling with this. Looking forward to trying it out
Nice instruction. I'll give it a try in the spring.
Hi Todd. This is the best tip via video about driving-hands down. The only question I have about it is that I find myself pushing the ball, i.e. a straight and powerful shot to the right that doesn't draw back. Especially when I hit hard. A pro said that this tip made me take the club too much inside, especially the right elbow. How do I avoid this push? Keep up the good work. If you didn't live that far from me, I'm in France, you would see me at your doorstep for lessons.
Love this ❤ I was really struggling with my driving on the range yesterday… then remembered your tip about the lead arm being higher from another video… so I tried it and it instantly fixed my driving… I was hitting a very slight fade, but it was consistent and I can work with it 👍🏻
Chris, we call that learning and progress! Good for you...the Vertical Line Swing continues to improve games...
I learned this last month and it’s nice to see it reinforced.
I like the right shoulder dip. I’ll try that next time. Thanks for the content.
Thank you! I can't wait to use these tips and hit a draw with my driver in 2023.
You can do it!
I've had pretty good mechanics, occasional draw, often straight, too often fade. After all these years of playing, these swing-path hoop demonstrations made me realize a fade/slice is not a bad swing, just the natural mechanics of a forward ball placement. Anyway, I tried the high hands tip, and that alone changed my ball flight. Now I have something to work with this summer. Thanks Tod!
A 245 and a 252 yards today. The 252 yards was against the wind, most of my drives are 190 to 210. Can't wait for tomorrow. 👏👏👏👍
Excellent advice. Good explanation.
Thank you. Here is another good video on the driver set up if you would like to learn more kzhead.info/sun/epele7ScsWKJla8/bejne.htmlsi=6NT1tDL88t81d03r
I love this lesson....ty
Our pleasure. This is my favorite drill for increasing the hip turn which is key for the driver in our experience kzhead.info/sun/ZcWuY5h-sXaoYK8/bejne.htmlsi=A9VaiNL4EcVOA5w2
Great video. I love the right shoulder path instruction. Taking that to the sim this weekend
You got this! 👊
@@USGOLFTVshow I used this drill today and the sim showed a nice draw. All my drives showed between 230-240, which for me is a big improvement from my usual 220ish. Can’t wait for the new season to take it to the course
Your instruction is are really good, simple and easy to understand. Thanks.
Thank you, we pride ourselves in keeping the information simple and yet impactful. Have you seen this www.badliegolfbook.com/
This is exactly what i needed. Thank you.
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Great video and content as always Todd 👍👍
Thanks 👍
A great video. Very clear instruction and made simple enough even for me to grasp.
Glad it helped! More to come…
Great Stuff. thank you. Rolla, MO
Thanks Steve, more great content coming
Love the lead shoulder high I’ve been trying to achieve this by arching my back in order to get the shoulder high and stay back in the follow though.
That’s a high draw….. that’s a pull cut example at 6 minutes really helped my drives! Great for an over the top golfer like myself. Thanks from Fargo!
Great to hear!
Todd, great tips! Lucas KY here. I've used the toe tip flare for improved balance...and confidence during my swing. You also had a tip to close the stance a tad to get a draw. So after getting my alignment to my target line, I rotate a couple degrees to the right. Low ànd behold, I can now see my club head square to the ball! With the club head at rest about three inches behind the ball, I'm now swinging up as I make contact and square with the club face. + 20 to +40 yards, much better run out, and finding more fairways! Your tips and teaching make sense, are practical, and deliver results! Thank you!
Post of the day here...thank you. We are learning and seeing progress...boom!
Great stuff and a lot of this material including the vertical line swing is very similar to The Canadian golfer, single plane swing , Moe Norman who many consider the best ball striker in history. At 75 these tips have really helped and enjoy the videos very much.
Moe Norman is a legend. We will take the comparison...thank you!
Grat video. I’ve been slicing my drives. Can’t wait to try this. Enjoying your book too. Thanks!
Thanks for posting. Nothing better than helping our fellow golfers enjoy this great game...more to come.
great tips, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Can't wait for tomorrow 👏👏👏👍
You got this...
Todd, I have many times had the High draw finish but lately, I am still struggling with my drives, left And right. Yesterday, I hit only 3 fairways. I've raised the left Arm, opened my stance, closed my stance, checked my Grip, my tempo alternating between a wedge and driver in order to slow myself down. I NEED A FAIRWAY FINDER.
Great vid
Much appreciated, hope you are enjoying the channel 👊
Interesting about the lead arm @ address, never heard that before. To get the lean I take my RH grip from down near the knee.
Have been struggling with the big stick for a few rounds but took this right to the course and while I only hit a couple of draws the rest were just straight or slight fades all day. Many thanks for this one!
Joe, we will take that as a win...nice work! If you would like the full Vertical Line Swing System, check out my book, The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/
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Excellent content. I’ve been struggling with a fade leading into a slice on bad shots forever (62 now). The last few weeks I’ve been doing pretty much what you’ve described and I’m seeing a lot more drawn drives. Yesterday playing a local course, I drew every single ball and hit every fairway except two, and they were only just off. Came in with a 77…best ever! Boom!! 💥
Awesome! You are learning and making progress, nice work! We do cover the entire Vertical Line Swing in our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon if you want to continue your learning.
Really enjoyed this video. Simple to understand and instantly recognized one of my faults. Can't wait to get to the range to work on it. One question I have is about your grip... Noticed you have a rather strong grip. Is that a must to hit a high draw or is a neutral grip still ok? Thank you!
In general we like a slightly stronger grip for our students, not a cornerstone but a preference
Show shots with the 5* and 7* woods is it the same as driver???
This works !
Yep!!
Ocala Fl great and informative please more information on ball positions
Will pass forward to the team…
Is it the body turn that drops the driver below the red line? Bryan 67 York, PA
Great tip! I snapped the first few drives......I think I have the slight draw semi-down pat! Thanks!
You are learning...knowledge is key! Are you a subscriber John?
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes!
Thanks Todd...been really struggling transitioning the VLS to the driver. I think this will help tremendously. Also, do you think the more vertical aspect of the VLS is more conducive to shorter driver length? I have found since working on the VLS that I have to choke down on the club to make center contact. Thanks!
Yes to some degree. We have more in depth coaching available to dive deeper into the VLS system. Drop us a note for details info@vlsgolf.com
Went out this morning in the light snow & used this method for the 3rd time on the driving range. Further in the air , a lot straighter with the Driver , #4 & #6 Hybrids for second shots very straight , high in the air average 160 - 195 yards in the air the driver was even longer & good air I am now able to release & swing for the fences not bad for an old man ( 71)
John, you are a brave soul hitting balls in the snow LOL. Good for you...have you read my book The Bad Lie. The full Vertical Line Swing is covered. Here is the Amazon link if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/
Enjoying your videos. I have a request for a video or a series of videos. I'm basically self-taught from books and articles years ago. But I have taken a few lessons and I'm watching videos now a days. My wife (66 years old) is trying to learn golf - 2 or 3 years. So far I have not been able to get her to take lessons. She wants me to help her (by the way, it is a bad idea to every try and teach a family member). I really don't know enough about what I'm doing and she has issues to deal with that are not the normal for the average golfer. So far I have not been able to find videos or articles addressing these. Hope you can help. 1. She is short and stout - 4'11". 2. She has erosive osteoarthritis very bad in her back and hands. 3. Her fingers / knuckles look a lot like rheumatoid arthritis. 4. Because of the arthritis she does not have a lot of strength in her hands and does not get a lot of rotation. 5. She has large breasts that get in the way. What we have done to try and help is: 1. She wears Bionic ReliefGrip Golf Gloves on both hands. 3. She uses a baseball grip as she cannot interlock or overlap without pain. 4. We have oversize grips. 5. She wears a velcro waist band while playing. If you could work in a series of lessons all the way through driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, short irons, basically everything; I think you would address an audience that probably needs help. Thanks for your consideration.
UK here. 'Aim slightly to the right'. What's slightly? Should I then aim my shoulders and hips on the same path? I'm loving your tutorials, they are full of information which you put across in an easy and relaxed manner. More please.
Good question, slight aim right means right side of the fairway vs center of the fairway. Hope that helps.
Hi Todd. Great video. I have played baseball most of my life and most recently squash. I dabbled in golf off and on and now that I am retired I want to play more and get better at it. Played only four or five times a year. The VLS swing intrigues me because just like a bat or even squash raquet you bring it up high around the shoulders and not low around the back. I have just got your book and have read it. My question is you say to use the overlap grip . I use the 10 finger grip. What little I play I know I am a slicer. Should I switch my grip. From great white north Canada.
Tony, we like the overlap grip for our students unless they are very young or lack strength. This would be a good place to start your process www.badliegolfbook.com/
I can't keep my left arm straight due to inflexibility resulting from aging and multiple surgical procedures. Is there an adjustment for this situation? TY
Thanks for the great info. It works for me. Do you give private lessons? I'm a 75 yr old man who hits my driver consistently 190-210 with a small fade. I under hit most all my irons. Example: 7 iron maybe 135. I think I could benefit from some in person lessons. I live in Pinehurst, NC. Please let me know. Many thanks!
Thanks for the kind words. Drop us a note at info@vlsgolf.com for information on coaching
Todd, when you align yourself slightly to the right, where do you aim the clubface - to the right also , or where you want to finish [ slightly closed to your alignment ] ? Thanks
Face at the target line. More details are in my book, The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/
Todd, couldn’t find the Science of the Slice article. Do I have to register on ur Web Site first? Question: on the back swing is the club going straight back and the down swing from the inside? Re Draw.
Drop us a note at info@vlsgolf.com and we will get you the link
Is this the same with your irons..
Have read your book, The Bad Lie, and have tried VLS at indoor range with very good results. In book you talk about dropping hands in transition, while keeping your hips and shoulders slightly closed. Is this a swing thought to start transition to promote inside to outside swing and draw ball? Highly recommend book. The freedom of arms in swing is going to make me a better golfer. Waiting for snow to melt to get outside.
James, thank you for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the book. Yes, the freedom of the arms to move is vital to most all golfers. We like a slightly closed stance to promote the high draw. Appreciate you posting...hope you left us a review on Amazon!
Question, are your hands forward of the ball at impact?
With the driver the hands should be equal with the ball. They will be ahead with the irons. Good question
When you close your stance do you aim more left to compensate to avoid hitting right Ron from Texas
Good question Ron. Your aim should stay square to your target line as you close your stance. Hope that helps!
My comment is not about hitting the draw but came to mind watching this video. My question revolves around where the hands are in the back swing with the vernicle line swing. With the VLS my initial thought was bring hands high on the back swing. I noticed in this video that your hand are near or below the level of your shoulders. So drawing a line from the ball to your shoulders and one to your hips, the hands are between the two lines. Can you comment on the position of the hands at the end of the back swing and the impact this has on your swing and ball impact. Thanks ken
Ken, we like to see the hand in line with the shoulders or slightly above. This is covered in detail in my book, The Bad Lie. Here you go www.badliegolfbook.com/
Hi Todd, Mark Vreeland from Chesterfield, MO. I just watched the driver draw video and I understand what you were showing and explaining but for all the time that I have been playing I have always hit a cut or fade. I can start the drive down the left side of the fairway and have the ball fade back to the middle or middle-right. Seldom do I hit a horrible slice unless I get my hands way out in front. I will try your recommendations next time I go to the driving range to see if I can get the draw working. My question to you is regarding the fade - in my set up; I tilt my right shoulder down normally by holding my driver out in front and then slightly tilt my shoulder to the right. The fade is still there. If the fade isn’t there then the ball goes rather straight - sometimes straight left and no fade. When that happens I am leveling off my shoulder? Let me know what you think. Thanks for all the great content. Look forward to hearing from you.
Mark, if you have good ball control don't be afraid of the fade, if it aint broke, don't try to fix it. Not a big fan of level shoulders with the driver as we like to hit up on the ball when possible. A slight tilt to the shoulders promotes this motion. Hope that helps...
Stumble on this video. This probably the best swing breakdown I’ve seen online. One question, are there any modifications for hitting a draw with a hybrid or iron? I’m assuming the lead arm would go back down and not tilting to hit up on the ball.
Thanks for the kind words....here is our playlist that includes all our hybrid videos kzhead.info/sun/qpSgnLaqjqeFp3A/bejne.htmlsi=boJIIQAFvnOaqUHB
I am a left handed golfer I am struggling with the down swing. Any simple suggestions to try Thank you
Best bet is to read this as we cover the entire Vertical Line Swing system in a simple step by step process www.badliegolfbook.com/
One last question, what position should the driver face be when addressing the ball? In alignment with the feet (slightly open) or square to the fairway?
Face should always be square to the target line, good question.
Todd could you do a video how to fix a blocking shot. I know why it happens, the club face is open. How does a person fix it? I really enjoy your videos. Thank you
Joe, could be a variety of reasons. I will pass forward to the team. In the meantime, try this drill kzhead.info/sun/l9xmeJimq3-Zeqs/bejne.html
newer golfer here from Atlanta - 73 yrs old -- when setting up with a slightly open stance do you square your hips and shoulders with your feet or with the target line?
Excellent question Steve, when you close your stance slightly relative to the target you will also have your body shift slightly closed. Here is the key though: your club stays square to the target line, not to your body. Here is another video on hitting a draw we did recently to help - kzhead.info/sun/ZLdqd86CraWNgqc/bejne.html Hope the info helps, thanks for watching!
Good info..question..I have this problem when before I finish my swing I just step out of the swing..meaning my left side (right handed) just walks out just about the same time I hit the ball.. it’s been happening for many years now! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated…thanks. Joe
Point your lead toe out slightly to allow for more hip rotation. 👊
Not much cop to a golfer like me who has a very strong grip (Paul Dolman HSS grip) and uses the HSS (starting weight on the left side and arms and club on the same axis)😅😅😅😅
Can we draw the ball still with a really stiff shaft. Ventus black tr 7x. Or do we need a not so stiff shaft
Depends on swing speed and tempo. Hard to answer without seeing the swing.
Hey Todd, my problem is the transition. Is there a drill I can use to help me with that. Thank you.
Yes, two things: Watch this kzhead.info/sun/l9xmeJimq3-Zeqs/bejne.html Read this www.badliegolfbook.com/
I just purchased your driver. I love it. However, I am learning to hit it constantly. My question: Does your technique work the same as the Titelist driver you are using? Thanks for your reply. BTW I am getting 30 extra yards with your driver when I hit it flush!😊
Boom! Thank you for the purchase and question. Yes, the Vertical Line Swing works with all clubs in the bag no matter the brand. Although we like ours the best LOL. If you would like to learn more check our my book, The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/
I have tried this today at the driving range. The last 30 balls I hit were all draws. Sometimes I have to much draw and low flight. Sometimes the ball starts way right and then draws back. I just have to figure out what I am doing with those shots? This is the first time in 40 years of golf that I was able to draw the ball consistently. I am a give me steps to set up type player when setting up to hit the ball. This is great. 1 step at a time for set up.
Post of the day, learning and improving, good for you. This is part of our Vertical Line Swing System. If you want to learn more, check out our book, The Bad Lie or this video kzhead.info/sun/Z9Obe5WGZIBvpJE/bejne.htmlsi=9UJc7fY5C3_bK34t
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Thanks, hope the info helps your game!
How do you hit a push draw ?
Should you aim for the left inside corner for a right-handed golfer, or should you aim to at the back end of the ball? When trying to use your technique for a draw.
Steve, we suggest focusing on the area of the ball and be more in tune with your body moving in space. Getting too ball focused can cause tension and overthinking.
@@USGOLFTVshow thank you! I really like the book too. I've gotten halfway through it.
@@PlankTermiteandPestControl Great, hope we are making the game more enjoyable for you....more great content coming.
I prefer to use a compass when drawing a ball 😆
I have a draw biased driver and tend to really cause right to left spin. The ball starting right and loosing distance due to so much spin. Any tips on hitting a draw biased driver?
Yes, watch this video, it will give you some solid ideas kzhead.info/sun/prmzipibpZeLpJ8/bejne.htmlsi=Dzv__c54JRNyCkPm
I’m Jack from Gilbert, AZ. I’ve watched this video several times, and I’ve implemented the slight raise of my lead arm during setup. However, when you move on past the setup to the takeaway, and eventually to the full swing, your setup does not include raising your lead arm. When move to the takeaway, I cannot see your lead arm because it’s blocked by your trail arm, unlike when you’re demonstrating the setup.
I think I saw that when setting up for the driver pull the lead foot back a touck & flair it as well. Was this you telling this? John in Seattle
We like the lead foot to have some flare to the toe and the stance to be slightly closed. I cover this in detail in our book, The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/
@@USGOLFTVshow Thank you.
My god, you made a meal of that. My pro showed me a much simpler way to draw the ball.
Do you close the club face at all?
Yes, keep the clubface square to the target line. You can learn more www.badliegolfbook.com/
I’m 68 and have historically hit a fade or slice with an average drive of 235 yds. Most of my buddies are envious, however a draw would be a great addition to my arsenal. I’m taking your information to the range today. One thing that I know I don’t do is completely finish my swing over my lead foot. Any suggestions for that? Thanks so much. Last Where did you get your nets for your indoor swing area? David Deliz
David, focus on getting the knees to touch on the finish. We use archery netting.
Thanks I went to the rRange today and put the three points into practice Slightly closed stance. Square club face, and not “standing up” at impact and kept the trail shoulder underneath the leading shoulder. What a difference. My miss was a slight push. Otherwise, after 3 drives, a consistently high draw. I will keep following you! Also, thanks with the archery netting comment David
@@daviddeliz3648 Progress 👊
@@daviddeliz3648 progress!
@@USGOLFTVshow yes indeed
Is your tee height a 2 3/4" or a 3 1/4" ?
3 1/4
You didn’t mention where the club should be aimed to (to the right or target) and where to hit the ball? Inside, back etc?
Good question. Clubface should be pointed at the target at address
Allan Patrick - agree completely Michael. Since reading "The Bad Lie" and joining the VLS Coaching program, I've stopped watching all the "band-aid" tips I get constantly on line. Simply noise. Stick to Todd's system and your swing will improve.
Thanks Allan, fun to see your progress and knowledge of the game improving! Let's keep it going...
Found that tilt of the upper body pushes the hip over the front leg and the weight on the inside of the trail foot which gives you a natural 60-40 weight distribution.
Too much to think about! 😂
Tried downloading your ebook and could not get past click funnel.
Thanks for the heads up. We are in it! Drop us a note at info@vlsgolf.com and we will get you the Book. My apologies!
I'm hitting ball well with driver but mostly I'm high on the face of the club.
Hmm, could be partly caused by the pivot. This may help kzhead.info/sun/orqikrKgpKmOkmw/bejne.htmlsi=FuOkzp24yh8AEW2e
I use to draw the ball all the time with my driver. I just started my season and my club face is open at impact. Everything is either a push or a push slice. So frustrating. Help!
Grip
I’m left handed only been playing 6months when I hit the driver it goes straight but at about 80 yards it starts going left way left sometimes by about 70yards left then I can do another shot and it don’t go as left???
Barry, have you watched this video we did? It will help, see here kzhead.info/sun/prmzipibpZeLpJ8/bejne.htmlsi=ELIxcTKesrs0cmxF
thank you so mych- now i can hit a draw.
Let's go! The baby draw is now in your bag, congrats!
How far should you place your left foot ahead of your right foot.
Really depends on the club and body style. In general, shoulder width is standard for a driver for most golfers. Hope that helps…
My opinion? Most have a bad grip, hand- arm- shoulder tension, swing over the top, and refuse to experiment with a new ideas as every once in a while they hit a good drive.
There is no mention of aiming the clubface at the target in the tutorial so people following this will be hitting it right because that's where your feet and clubface are aiming and to hit a draw from there the player would need to close the clubface by activating the hands which is hard to do and only the best players are capable of doing so. To hit a draw the clubface needs to be closed in some way and preferable at the target line so it starts right and comes back on target.
We agree the face is to be pointed at the target 👍
I hit cuts, straight or pull to the left i cant seem to hit a draw.
Our Vertical Line Swing is designed to help golfers hit a nice high draw. You can learn more in our book THE BAD LIE if you enjoy learning. Here you go www.badliegolfbook.com/
i an 73years old.i play on a course were the ball is up hill or down hill ,above or below the feet .what is the set up whin the course is not flat.
Jim, two suggestions: Watch this kzhead.info/sun/qZV7aaehq52ie2w/bejne.html Read this www.badliegolfbook.com/
Still struggling with this. When I aim right I tend to block the shot. Any advice ?
Dave, make sure the clubface is square to the target line at address. It may be left open when you are adjusting your stance. If you want to learn the entire Vertical Line System, see here www.badliegolfbook.com/
Where is the clubface aimed at set up?
Good question, at the target line
so, face aimed at final destination, club path more to right and the end result the shot is back on original line of aim. Ding ding, bell just went off and light came on! Thank you!
@@yourfriend3511 You got it! Get ready to hit some high draws!
You forgot to mention about the amazing book “ the science of the slice” 😂
Here you go usgolftv.com/?s=science+of+the+slice
ditto.................
Keeps going off the subject
Sorry you feel that way, did you find the information helpful however?