duckjr78
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I have issues with my driver.
I can't seem to figure out how to get it to go anywhere near where I am aiming. When I try to play a fade, I aim down the left, add tilt, hold the clubface, hit up and create a dplane (face square to final target, path out to in) that starts the ball at my final target with a very high trajectory and it fades off into oblivion, or the nearest highway, whichever happens to be closest.
When I try to play a draw, I aim down the right, try to close the clubface and create a dplane that starts the ball (again) at the final target, with a lower, "hotter" trajectory and hooks, usually behind a tree, small bush, or large mantinence shed.
The frustrating thing with both of these shots is that they start at the target, so I know my clubface is reasonably square, but to the final target, not the starting line. Also, both shots tend to move in the air approximatly the amount I want, but due to the piss poor starting direction, they always find trouble.
The pros seem to either A)play two different shots, one for the driver hitting up and one for all other shots, or B)use the same swing (aim) for all shots and just hit down a smidge on the driver and give up a bit of distance for accuracy.
I play twice a month and rarely get to practice. I am more than long enough (110 mph SS with driver) for the courses I play with my regular foursome (6000-6500 yds). I game an R9, so there is some adjustability available to help me.
My question is this: What would you suggest to a golfer (me) who just wants to find a "stock" shot with the driver?
Edit: I forgot to mention that my preferred shot with the rest of the clubs is a slight pull fade.
I can't seem to figure out how to get it to go anywhere near where I am aiming. When I try to play a fade, I aim down the left, add tilt, hold the clubface, hit up and create a dplane (face square to final target, path out to in) that starts the ball at my final target with a very high trajectory and it fades off into oblivion, or the nearest highway, whichever happens to be closest.
When I try to play a draw, I aim down the right, try to close the clubface and create a dplane that starts the ball (again) at the final target, with a lower, "hotter" trajectory and hooks, usually behind a tree, small bush, or large mantinence shed.
The frustrating thing with both of these shots is that they start at the target, so I know my clubface is reasonably square, but to the final target, not the starting line. Also, both shots tend to move in the air approximatly the amount I want, but due to the piss poor starting direction, they always find trouble.
The pros seem to either A)play two different shots, one for the driver hitting up and one for all other shots, or B)use the same swing (aim) for all shots and just hit down a smidge on the driver and give up a bit of distance for accuracy.
I play twice a month and rarely get to practice. I am more than long enough (110 mph SS with driver) for the courses I play with my regular foursome (6000-6500 yds). I game an R9, so there is some adjustability available to help me.
My question is this: What would you suggest to a golfer (me) who just wants to find a "stock" shot with the driver?
Edit: I forgot to mention that my preferred shot with the rest of the clubs is a slight pull fade.
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