I remember the old days when I could drive the ball a mile, it seemed anyway, but it would be a mile into the woods on the right, or those nice houses on the right. It was impressive however; no matter if I ever saw the ball again. I loved when everyone cheered at the distance and then laughed at my score when they beat me!
That went on for years. I read golfing magazines by the dozens and I watched golfing shows all the time; but, alas, my slice was still the dominating factor in my drive. Then one day, quite accidentally, I was watching my shadow trying to see how much I was swaying or dipping during my swing and then I saw it!
As I got all set up nice and square on my target line I then did what I had always done, I dropped my shoulder because I thought that would drive the ball higher and further but I had never paid any attention to the position of the club face before. This time I did, like I said it was quite by accident, and my club face was at least open by 20 degrees and what made my driving worse is that I probably lowered my right shoulder more during the swing. (I'm right handed by the way)
I couldn't wait to get on the Tee! I got all into position, squared up and made just that one little change to my set up routine - I didn't lower my right shoulder. I concentrated on keeping my shoulders level all through the swing and wala! my drive went long and straight. Try it, you'll like it.
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