The Best Free Golf Video Lessons565 Free Golf Lessons from the Best ProsOver 120,000,000 views
565 lessons from professionals, selected and summarizedOver 120,000,000 views across all videos
Hit the ball farther, find the fairway more often, or regain a consistent swing off the tee: choose your goal, then select the pro lesson that fits it—from the basics of your setup to working on speed.
▶ See the 30 best lessonsThe driver is the only club you hit upward: Ball positioned toward the left foot, tee set fairly high, and weight shifting forward. When set up correctly, the address alone is already half the battle.
Next, two objectives are addressed separately: the distance, through speed and centered contact, and the precision, with a reliable safety shot. Is your ball slicing? Start with our page Fix a Slice.
Think about your last few tee shots, then click the option that sounds most like you.
Rory McIlroy's fundamentals, followed by two lessons in French on how to set up his driver properly.
A well-placed ball, square shoulders, and a relaxed pre-shot routine: these lessons cover everything that happens before the swing.
For more information: Address posture · Ball Position
Distance comes from clubhead speed and solid contact. These pros show how to use the ground, your wrists, and speed training to hit the ball farther.
For more information: Speed, Power, and Distance · Body Rotation
On a narrow fairway, pros don't aim for distance but for a reliable shot: their “fairway finders”—from a low drive to a controlled fade—and two lessons for eliminating the slice with the driver.
For more information: Draw or fade · Fix a Slice
A controlled backswing, a stable clubface, and a steady rhythm: these lessons and exercises make your driver swing more consistent.
For more information: Backswing · Rhythm and Tempo
With less flexibility, you have to find another way to achieve full range of motion: lifting the heel, taking a wide swing, and doing the right exercises.
For more information: Special for Seniors
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A common guideline: about halfway up the ball above the top of the driver head when it's resting on the ground. A lower tee helps you hit a lower, more controlled drive, as many pros demonstrate.
Generally, it should be at the level of the inside of the left heel for a right-handed player, to hit the ball on the rise. If it's too far forward, the shoulders open; if it's too far back, the ball goes low and to the right.
Start with the settings (tee height, ball position, driver loft) and aim for a solid strike in the center of the clubface. Then, using your legs to push off the ground and engaging in regular speed training will help you gain distance.
The driver goes farther, but the 3-wood or hybrid is more forgiving. On a narrow fairway or a risky hole, the safer club often earns more points than a few extra meters gained.
With a low loft and a long shaft, even the slightest open clubface is more noticeable with the driver. Our page on "Correcting Your Slice" helps you identify the cause: grip, club path, shoulders, or stance.
Many amateur golfers benefit from using a club with more loft than they think—around 10.5° or more—as the ball launches higher and flies straighter. A fitting session can help you find the right setup.
📖 Word of the Day: Golf Driver — the definition, before moving on to the videos.
Follow the best drills to improve your driving at the golf course
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| Step | Action | Recommended practice time | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choosing the Right Grip | 5 minutes a day | Essential for optimal control. Check your grip before each session. |
| 2 | Place the ball on the inside of your left foot | 10 minutes a week | Place the ball inside your front foot. This helps you hit the ball upward. |
| 3 | Check Your Alignment | 10 minutes per session | Use a visual aid (a club on the ground) to align yourself with the target. |
| 4 | Think About Posture and Balance | 5 minutes per session | Bend your knees slightly and lean forward. Your weight should be balanced. |
| 5 | Develop a smooth backswing | 15 minutes a week | Make a smooth, unhurried swing. The clubhead should remain in line with your hands. |
| 6 | Work on the transition | 10 minutes per session | The transition from the backswing to the downswing should be smooth, not abrupt. |
| 7 | Initiate the downswing with your body | 15 minutes a week | Feel the rotation of your hips. Your body guides the movement of your arms. |
| 8 | Hit the ball as you come up | 5 minutes per session | Hit the ball as you swing up. Keep your head steady until impact. |
| 9 | Perfect Your Finish | 10 minutes per session | Finish your swing by returning to a balanced position, facing the target. |
| 10 | Repeat these exercises | Throughout the season | Regular training and adapting to game conditions are essential. |