Devan Bonebrake: Driver Setup - Golf Life

Devan Bonebrake, a golf professional, shares a tip for a driver. He states that the driver is one of the most important clubs in the bag, and that Ben Hogan himself said that if you can’t drive the ball, you can’t play good golf. Bonebrake explains that a proper setup with the driver is key to optimizing distance and direction. He suggests setting up with the ball forward in the stance, and keeping the head behind the ball in the swing. He also recommends visiting a local professional to get fitted for the best driver. The Setup Devan Bonebrake explains that a proper setup with the driver is key to optimizing distance and direction. He suggests setting up with the ball forward in the stance, and keeping the head behind the ball in the swing. He states that if the head is too far in front of the ball, it can cause a steep slice with very little distance. He recommends an old drill to ensure the proper setup: set up with the left hand on the club, the right hand behind the back, and slide the right arm in underneath, ensuring that the shoulders are square and the upper center or shirt buttons are behind the belt buckle. The Swing Devan Bonebrake explains that the number one fundamental with the driver is to start behind it and stay behind it in the golf swing. He states that if you look at most PGA Tour players, as they come down...