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Shane Lowry's Driver Setup: Tee, Ball and Range Practice

Shane Lowry shares the secrets behind his driving and his preparation. For him, almost everything comes down to setup: ball position, alignment, and tee height. He also explains why he prefers to practice on the course rather than at the driving range and how he warms up before a round.

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Shane Lowry
Shane Lowry · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

When Shane Lowry hits a bad drive, It's always because of his skill. He checks the ball's position—well forward in his stance—and his alignment. He places the ball on a mid-height tee: If it's too high, you tend to swing under it; if it's too low, you end up swinging over it, and it becomes too vertical. He observes the same thing among amateurs in Pro-Am tournaments: their poor driving is mainly due to their swing.

To make progress, he prefers play a few holes while keeping score rather than hitting the same shots on the driving range: on the course, the ball might be right under your feet, the wind changes, conditions are closer to those of a tournament, and you learn how to score. Before a round, he heads to the driving range about 40 to 45 minutes beforehand, hits a few sand wedges, 8-, 6-, and 4-irons, and drivers, just to stretch out: Typing practice takes place in the days leading up to the test.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. When your drives start to go off course, first check your ball position and alignment.
  2. Place the ball well forward in your stance.
  3. Set the tee to the middle height.
  4. Find the address that works best for you and see what happens.
  5. To practice, play five to nine holes and keep track of your score.
  6. Before a round, put together your bag: sand wedge, 8-, 6-, and 4-irons, and then a few drivers, just to loosen up.

Key Takeaways

Poor driving is most often caused by the driver's skill level.
The ball is positioned well forward in the stance, and the alignment is correct.
Mid-height tee: if it's too high, you'll swing under it; if it's too low, your swing will be too vertical.
Playing a few holes while keeping track of your score teaches you how to score.
Before the game, we warm up; we don't try to hit the perfect shot.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Look for the cause of a poor drive in your swing before checking your address.
  • A tee that's too high, causing the club to pass under the ball.
  • A tee that's too low, causing the ball to come over the top and fly too straight up.
  • Practice the same swing over and over again at the driving range.
  • Practice your swing right before the game instead of warming up.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Check ball position and alignment before each drive
  2. Nine holes, including the score, with a variety of shots
  3. Warm-up by moving the bag from the sand wedge to the driver

Your Questions

How high does Shane Lowry tee up his driver?

At mid-height. If it's too high, you tend to go under the ball; if it's too low, you end up over the ball and too upright.

Why does he practice on the course instead of at the driving range?

Repeating the same shot over and over eventually teaches you to hit it straight, whereas on the course the ball might be right at your feet and the wind might change, just like in a tournament. He recommends playing a few holes while keeping score.

How does he warm up before a game?

About 40 to 45 minutes before teeing off, he hits a few sand wedges, 8-, 6-, and 4-irons, and then some drivers, without worrying about how well he hits them: he's just there to warm up.

Learn More

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