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Tee it High for More Distance

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Instructors John Montgomery

John Montgomery teaches a few tactics to launch higher drives that carry farther. Use these adjustments when the wind is helping or on longer holes to give yourself an advantage.

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Hi John, I try to tee it high, but I inevitably start popping it up. Other golfers in my league who are better than me are teeing it lower and they always tell me I’m teeing it too high. Should a high handicapper be doing this or is it beyond my skill level? I’m a senior golfer as well, and I’m struggling to break 90 & I haven’t yet. I will try this drill but do you have any other advice? Thanks. P.s. you have a great swing!!

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What adjustments to your setup if you are hitting turf before ball?

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