Golf Swing Changes You NEED TO MAKE to Play the DRIVER!

There are certain adjustments we need to make with the driver in our set up and golf swing in order to facilitate the natural geometry of having a much longer club, that we need to hit up on. Therefore, here are some golf driver drills and driver swing tips to improve your tee shots in golf.
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In this Zen Golf Mechanics video, Marcus will be walking you through some drills you can do with your driver, explaining the optimal golf driver swing path, to help you learn how to hit your driver straighter and further in golf. If this golf advice video on how to hit a driver better in golf helps you, then please like the video, as well as consider subscribing to the channel in order to see more unique golf coaching from Marcus and the rest of Zen.
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[@Milkismybeverage]

Today was so fun on the course. I only sliced 4 balls and knew instantly its because I kept the face open. Hit my first BOMB draw today, and multiple out to 250+. My normal driver is 180 hard fade into the fairway. Today my driver matched the rest of my game. THANK YOU

[@frankieboy5139]

these last few vids have been gold. as much as i like to see people being transformed, they have more content in them that make you think

[@GRFGolf]

Good to hear, thank you!

[@user_1664]

The best most basic and honest golf swing video I’ve ever seen . Raises the bar .

[@animalk1]

The best golf teacher on the planet. No question. I suspect its called ZEN because its about being mindful above all else.

[@GRFGolf]

Thank you 🙏 generous words!

[@alanhassa]

best tip for the driver i have ever seen ,clear explanation of how the swing path travels ..

[@danhoulding]

Marcus you are a genius. I’ve looked for this video because I have change my swing to overcome the slice and have developed a nasty and unpredictable pull. In this video you’ve answered all my questions and I genuinely feel this has provided more insight into my swing than any lesson I’ve ever had. You deserve an MBE !

[@gtflyer]

I really like it when you do videos like this. It makes understanding how a swing works so very easy. Imho, this type of instruction is what separates you , Marcus from the rest of the youtube instructors. Great stuff, as always. Cheers.

[@GRFGolf]

Best keep them up then! Thank you 👊

[@scottboxenbaum]

This is a perfect explanation of ball flight laws that few instructors on YT seem to delve into.

[@nielsjacobsen5125]

Fantastic , tried this at the range today. Started playing golf, last year. And have been strugling with a fade/slice. Today implementing this stuff, made me hit baby draws. This is going to change my golf game. Thanks Marcus.

[@ADD_ition]

This man is the best instructor out there.

[@bwusstsein4023]

Thank you GRF Golf Team ❤⛳✨

[@GRFGolf]

Thank you so much 👍❤

[@bambamxrp8126]

hands down best video yet , more please thank you

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks, Paul! More coming 👍

[@carnivore4life.]

Omg. What you demonstrated between 2min 40sec and 3min 40 secs might just be the most helpful information I've been given in golf...ever! Can't wait to try this out at the range tomorrow! Thank you so much

[@nielsjacobsen5125]

Yes that bit blowes my mind.

[@BigBadKevs]

Did it work???

[@GolfTechie79]

You're my new favourite golf coach Marcus, this makes so much sense. I've always set up straight to the target with driver with a forward ball position, could never hit a draw club always exited miles left, this set up and swing direction to the right with a free release is key.

[@rajeshramkumar866]

By far the best explanation of the "Draw swing" and set up. Thanks. Cheers!!

[@Murf1802]

Thank you first of all, I'm loving everything your saying, you know why it makes sense, because it's True, somethings jump out at me right away ,and this video grabbed me the whole way, outstanding knowledge, Thank you again for speaking my language! Awesome!

[@chez10dd]

Opening and closing the club with the wrists with the driver is a game changer. Feels alot more powerful.

[@HBHS16]

Marcus I’ve been watching your channel and really like what I’m seeing. I have ordered your training aids and hope they come soon across the pond. I use to play professionally back in the nineties but I’m 63 now and some things have changed physically 😮. Can you comment or do a segment on how the club length particularly for a driver can affect these motions. Drivers have become so long these days and I’ve shrunk to 5’-6” it seems when I choke down to 43.5” I can get around much better. I see a lot of lpga players doing that. Your insight would be appreciated.

[@johnpritchard9753]

Again, brilliant description and demo of what actually goes on. Thanks.

[@77bovi]

Just to add, the only other coach I've seen mention going around the wheel with the feet for the draw setup is Luther Blacklock of explanar.

[@Ybhyper]

All of my best scoring games have always been when I was driving the ball very well. You are right about that!

[@GRFGolf]

Haha good stuff, John

[@savaii4menow]

🏑Great video and thank you for the confirmation on the bath of hitting the driver.

[@fredmcmichael5727]

Have been taught to keep the club face square to the path,that it was too difficult to time the rotation of the club to hit a good shot. I absolutely hate the way I hit my driver. I will be going to the range and work on this method. This makes so much more sense to me. Thanks!!

[@GRFGolf]

No problem, Fred, have a good one at the range tomorrow!

[@kelly-el6gl]

Brilliant. You addressed all the things I do to fix my swing! Now I feel I can correct my driver and swing with confidence.

[@GRFGolf]

Good stuff, pleased to hear!

[@garrymajor7528]

May I suggest you use the yellow hoop to show the movement around the ball of your feet to show the placement for the driver draw fade etc,visually easy to see and understand.

[@arthurford829]

Wow! Lightbulb moment!

[@joseserranosuner]

Is that a picture of Seve on the wall? Great instruction by the way!

[@northotagogolf]

I've always said, and glad that you've confirmed it, that pulling the right leg back, effectively moves the ball more forward - a lot more forward so god knows why people are told to do that - seniors or otherwise.

[@77bovi]

Can feel this is gonna be huge for me in solving my driver. Hit every club straight and my 3w off the tee with a small draw yet try as I might I hit slices and push fades with my driver. When I try to hit a push draw, i hit a straight push or a snap hook.

[@vvwalker7261]

Great video!

[@seniorswalkingthecamino]

watched 1,000 videos but this was unique and very very informative. Thank you, now off to get my driver and starting setting up to draw that ball or hit it straight!

[@NickOnPar]

Absolute gold and something I struggle with. Big pull with driver from dropping my foot back

[@GRFGolf]

Yep, dropping the foot back is a very common one we see.

[@cplsyx]

The first part of this video explained my ball path exactly. Hopefully will be able to fix it now!

[@GRFGolf]

For sure, have fun with it!

[@pg7301]

Gob smackingly brilliant. Never being told this. Simply amazing and it makes sense 💎💎💎

[@francisgarcia5828]

I’ve watched so many videos and finally came across yours! By far my favorite and makes so much sense! Thanks Marcus and come to the US so I can get a lesson haha! Appreciate it!

[@adamcavallini8058]

I agree please come to Florida. I need a lesson from these guys so bad. Or at least start a training school and certify some teachers in the Zen way so they can come here

[@Omnis2]

My irons and hybrids are either dead straight beauties or topped. But my driver is a push fade/spinny slice disaster. Thanks for the demonstration!

[@petercarsbo2193]

TopClass knowledge! Thank You. This explained why My high good pulldraws feel like all the power and Good leftside aim goes hand in hand.

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks Peter!

[@catxnc]

that's a lovely view out the bay door.

[@tulipandlenny]

Thanks Marcus. I did this yesterday and drove the ball much better. Do you have a video on how a lesson with you works?

[@WorldsBestWingman]

I now understand exactly what is going on and what's been going wrong! Huge thank you!!

[@GRFGolf]

Knowledge is power!

[@aaronh.917]

Another game changer. Thanks

[@practicallyperfect2941]

Great video -I will have to visit the range to try remember this! It may fix my drives which are just going along the ground!

[@GRFGolf]

Let us know how you get on, Lizzie!

[@stevebrown5430]

Thanks Marcus. The driver swing explained in easy terms. Looking forward to trying this.

[@GRFGolf]

You're very welcome, Steve!

[@amihanov]

Great stuff guys. Do you have a video with a student hitting the driver ??

[@edwardduarte7393]

I have been practicing zen the last couple months. I like the rotation of the rib cage technique. You really need to get in their especially with driver. Now I just need to work on my putting...

[@GRFGolf]

Especially important with the Driver, for sure! Haha more to come on putting.

[@antonclijsters7021]

Finally some essential mechanics explained for the common golfer 😉

[@GRFGolf]

Common in the sense that we're all unique! 👊😜

[@antonclijsters7021]

We are not all pros ... and having had a lot of golf instruction, still this has never been well explained, so most "common golfers" are at a disadvantage since they don't know what they are doing and then when the results are not what they expect to see based on a faulty concept they get frustrated 😇

[@ruudengelhart5127]

Really insightful, thanks!

[@neils6735]

You must of been watching me play golf last Friday 😏 thanks 👍

[@GRFGolf]

There if not in physical presence, spiritual 😂

[@hansonprogolf]

Enjoyed this one!!!

[@kirkzweibruck]

holy crap this might fix my slice or at least lesson it alot

[@olliedelacloche]

Last 2 vids you’ve done are 🔥🔥 Making it so simple to understand the golf swing. You and the lads are awesome. 😘

[@GRFGolf]

Generous words, thank you! I shall pass your regards onto the lads 😂👊

[@olliedelacloche]

@@GRFGolf please do 😂

[@leesandford]

This was a great video thanks

[@ArtHaker84]

Nice video as always. Thanks

[@GRFGolf]

You're very welcome, Nick!

[@chatritangsantikul4480]

Best vid

[@grahamjones7371]

For some reason i tried rolling/twisting the grip in middle of a round a cpl of years ago.It instantly gave me a 50yd hook like the ball was on a string! Frightened me so much I never tried it again!

[@Jonny4fingers]

Brilliant video

[@Jonny4fingers]

Just so much information. The D plane was really well explained. But the best info was if you’re all rotation and no arms, it’s impossible to get that path going out for a draw. Too much rotation will cause the club to swing back in left too soon.

[@profpat70]

Pure Gold!

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks, Pat!

[@mondeogolf]

brilliant information

[@GRFGolf]

Appreciate it, Tony!

[@marklucey1]

Great video Marcus. I don’t think I freewheel the club head at all and thus struggle with an open club face yet am too afraid that if I do freewheel it, it’s going to duck-hook massively left! How do I get past this? Is it a feeling of the hands/wrists “rolling over” and how early in the downswing should we try to feel this happening? I noticed Matt Fitzpatrick last week in a slow motion swing that I paused (from down the live), that the palm of his trail hand was facing down the fairway when his hands appeared just above his lead shoulder in the follow through.

[@joshlittlejohn5163]

This is amazing explanation that I havent seen anywhere else. This entire time my brain and my body have been trying to make everything square (stance, clubface, swing) - and now Im afraid Ive even tried to adopt an extremely strong grip to adapt for "being square" not working...lol. So how does grip relate to all of what you just described to this video? And yes Im about to go to the range now and experiment. Thank you for all you do!

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks, Josh. Sounds like I need to get to work on a Grip video... 😜

[@maeu59]

@@GRFGolf yes, I was always wondering about your thoughts on grip

[@joshlittlejohn5163]

Just an update - hit a few balls last night at Top Golf with the intention of trying to “not try” and hit a draw to explore the possibilities of movement . Good news is I hit a draw almost every time , albeit it was more like a hook , but still …had fun with it

[@GRFGolf]

@@joshlittlejohn5163 that's awesome, well done!

[@barking_mad6649]

@@GRFGolf maybe you could combine it with how the wrists cock during the backswing? The general consensus appears to be that they should cock directly upwards through the backswing, but what if you break them away from the ball like you would hitting a tennis ball (like a slapping motion)? Do pros do it differently? I feel that I should be doing it the first way, but I feel my control at impact is better if I just unload them and 'slap' at the ball.

[@paulnewman7134]

Brilliant

[@touristguy87]

If your driver has enough loft you can get good distance hitting down on the ball...you only need to swing up on the ball if you close the face dramatically at impact and likewise swinging up with a high-lofted driver or a driver with an open-enough face will accomplish very little but a push-cut Whether you need to swing up or down completely depends on the attack angle at impact and the desired shot-height. For a given clubhead speed every shot with a driver can be played like a fine instrument by varying the attack-angle and dynamic loft. it's not a matter of taking more lessons. It's a matter of actually making good use of the lessons that you've taken.

[@mplunky1]

This is an amazing golf lesson & light bulb moment. Just one question you are squaring the club face essentially with the rotation of the trail hand. Can this also be done with my lead hand which is my stronger more dominate hand which is the opposite of most right handed players whom dominate hand is the trail right hand?.

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks. Yes it's both hands working together 👍

[@OfCourseICan]

I found Marcus last week; and said he was my last ever hope, and if he didn't work, I was sworn off KZbin: KZbin has turned me into a basket case. Well thanks to Marcus' simple philosophy; I have found my golf swing: and it ain't rocket science. Thank You Marcus.

[@marcryan8608]

Hi Marcus, Mark from Australia I can hear your videos better thank you. I use your teachings all the time, as I totally understand the principles. I am a drawer of the ball, as my natural tendency now after 20yrs of playing. Now in intention, & moving around the ball to feel & play a fade/slice. I can do it accidentally! but even if I grip with an open iron face. With a call it an open stance, my subconscious will hit a straight shot. In the direction of my stance, so basically a straight left of target shot. Now I have a natural strong grip, which works for my driver, & woods. But when I require a fade/slice with my shorter iron's my subconscious mind will compensate! Any set up & swing change for a slice, & just hit a straight shot left of my intended intention? Marcus am at a LOSS! the only result that may give me a fade only, is to weaken my grip. But that is just too much to remember, to keep my natural strong grip with driver etc.. & have to weaken my grip with an short iron. ANY HELP???? Regards Mark

[@richardtodd1898]

Quality Marcus as always

[@GRFGolf]

Thanks Richard!

[@richardtodd1898]

@@GRFGolf getting talked about at the club,shot a 79 playing of 16 trust me 7/8 of them shots are down to just watching your videos thanks

[@PhotoDude801]

Mind blown!🤯

[@GRFGolf]

Haha enter the Matrix

[@leescowen6311]

great video again been range today hit a full basket off balls trying to hit massive draws and fades from one side of range to the other a lot more fun the hitting straight shots balls split between wedge 7 iron and driver

[@GRFGolf]

That's awesome, Lee! Practice is just play really, so have fun 💯

[@savaii4menow]

Are you pulling the club through with your left side or does it feel like you are throwing with your right? Can you go over the feeling of your wrist at impact? This is the area where I struggle with inconsistency.

[@mplunky1]

Marcus I was wanting to ask this same question?

[@stevenolmstead7505]

Question: At minute 6:30 you are explaining the correct ball position in relationship with the whole body in order to create a swing path to the right, and that simply moving the right foot back does not accomplish this. Once you correctly do this will it feel that you are massively aiming to the right?

[@tonyfrostad2730]

Interesting Yes it make me think Thanks

[@GRFGolf]

Good stuff, Tony

[@Zack-tn7bk]

Is this the reason why the ball looks to be in the middle of the stance for tour pros when you see them head on? Also, does the face stay square to the target at address?

[@rocco_rockin_roll2778]

Do you keep the clubhead pointing to the target at address or will i be pointing a little right?

[@pocwave445]

I have the opposite issue with most golfers, low hooks, or low and straight but that dive into the ground after 100 yards. Do I just work the other way around the wheel and work on holding the face open? When I swing 60% I hit it well. Thanks. great video as always.

[@GRFGolf]

Sounds like clubface, too closed to the path

[@pocwave445]

@@GRFGolf Thanks.

[@markk171]

Marcus, do you have a video somewhere that takes about low point with the irons? I really struggle with getting the low point out in front of the ball.

[@GRFGolf]

Work with weight shift to begin with. I'll get to work on a video!

[@markk171]

@@GRFGolf Perfect because I feel like my foot work is getting there but I KNOW I am missing something

[@astrodad-simonb277]

Subscribed !

[@GRFGolf]

Welcome aboard 👍

[@paulmcintyre9918]

Hopefully with that info drive for show and after yesterdays session putt for doe

[@GRFGolf]

Absolutely!

[@ronsmith5343]

Thanks again Marcus! I have a question about adjusting the driver head (TM): If you were to set the head to a lower loft setting (-0.75º), the head effectively opens 1.5º. Would this have the same effect as moving around the ball as you demonstrated? I play my driver head open and never understood why I hit it best in that position. I can't believe how well you explain things and I can't thank you enough!

[@GRFGolf]

If your driver is set up open or closed, ultimately it shouldn't matter as where the club face ends up at impact is what counts! An open face wouldn't adjust the path (which is what moving around the ball effectively does) but whatever works for you, ultimately!

[@ronsmith5343]

@@GRFGolf Thank you for the reply. I tried the adjustment in the setup today at the range and noticed the change in path. Very happy with the flight!

[@mplunky1]

Marcus in this explanation of both swing path & hand rotation how do you at set-up address the clubface?...square to path intention (out to the right which is also square with the body alignments) or square (but closed to body alignment) to the actual target?.

[@citanullunatic4084]

@@mplunky1 Mate, why don't you just try both ways and see what works best for you?

[@bkeindl]

what about the irons ? you mentioned if you line up straight the hit is to the right. do we need to make adjustments in the set up or just line up straight to the target ?

[@GRFGolf]

Pay attention to the ball flight, start direction and curvature then work from there

[@1DCCX]

How would you start to explore the fade space, given you start with a fade biased path? Closed face to target for a pull fade or is it better to seek a push fade in your opinion?

[@GRFGolf]

I would move more towards the space you are unfamiliar with, so if you're fade bias; move to draw! Then you can always bring it back.

[@stephenhaviland236]

I would estimate that my driver cost me two to three shots per hole. That's not even including the blow-up holes. I really got tired this weekend of saying two-putt bogey for the scorecard.

[@richardberry6828]

When you say move round the ball. Do you mean the ball is at the centre of the spoked wheel?

[@GRFGolf]

You set up wherever you want the ball and then move round. Ball position remains constant relative to you then 👍

[@niceperson5962]

Great as usual Marcus. Does at least part of this also apply to long irons and or hybrids and fairway woods or should they be treated like irons with a downward angle of attack and less extreme body set up to get the draw?

[@GRFGolf]

Yes less extreme 👍

[@peterstevenson5368]

Hi Markus. I bought a magnetic golf aid for my driver like yours. Then when it was delivered and I tried it I realised my face on driver wasn't magnet lol. How did you get yours to stick

[@citanullunatic4084]

Did you try chewing gum?

[@MJ-tt9ww]

❤😂 rake it in for 10... Hit my funny bone.

[@dom4639]

I’ve ordered your training kit says 6/7 weeks?

[@ppjn348]

Where should the club face be pointed at address with this?

[@mitchy7051]

appreciate your vids - i understand for demonstration purposes you are using a hula-hoop, but the club head moves more in an elliptical shape, the best players in the world elongate that flat spot in the bottom of the arc thru various methods but most commonly they stack the left sternum on top of the left hip joint prior to impact so that they can rotate their mass around virtual line. you can get on track man all day and night and match the patch, face and AOA but if you don't organize those joints, you really are handicapping yourself.

[@GRFGolf]

Absolutely 👍 I often explain that in the videos

[@citanullunatic4084]

@@GRFGolf Marcus, don't take the piss 🙂

[@kooijbas]

I don't know. Isn't the end result the exact same as the pull you describe in the beginning, but aimed way right? Edit: Ah, I spoke too soon. You actually say this at the end the video.

[@GRFGolf]

You replied to your own comment before I could 😉

[@Jonboy856]

How do you book a lesson

[@GRFGolf]

Link in video description 👍

[@marccouasnon6973]

Bonjour Marcus, la face de votre club au départ est elle dirigée sur votre objectif, c'est à dire le centre du fairway ou bien on s'en fout ? Hi Marcus, is your club face at the tee aimed at your target, i.e. the centre of the fairway, or does it matter?

[@GRFGolf]

Doesn't really matter but does depend on your awareness of the variability and attunement to regulating it

[@marccouasnon6973]

@@GRFGolf Ok, en gros avec une visualisation comme sur l'excercice "The réal fundamental of golf" ? Ok, basically with a visualization like on the exercise "The real fundamental of golf"?

[@GRFGolf]

@@marccouasnon6973 👍

[@2010LeeG]

This is almost my last hope to fix the slice, it's killing me!

[@GRFGolf]

You'll get it! Keep on it.

[@2010LeeG]

@@GRFGolf used this at the range yesterday and definitely helps massively. Even a couple of draws. Just a case of fine tuning of how far to turn. With this and your swing plane vid, feeling more positive about it now.

[@GRFGolf]

@@2010LeeG Pleased to hear my friend!

[@SB-sj4uz]

This is my issues. Driving is getting worse and worse the more I try to fix it.

[@GRFGolf]

Hopefully not anymore!

[@alexandercommander]

How does this channel not have more subscribers…I’m down for more clickbaity titles to your videos If it brings more subs, I won’t judge 😂

[@GRFGolf]

Hahaha we're working on it!

[@brucegarland9355]

This has nothing to do with the video but how do you feel about single length irons

[@touristguy87]

30 seconds of Obviousnes yaaay

[@richardskinner5050]

Brilliant