Whatever your standard, you will hit more solid and more consistent shots if you focus on meeting the fundamentals head-on. A good set-up pre-sets the sequence of moves that you need to make in order to maximise your coiling motion and subsequent clubhead speed. Here are some of the key points you should look for with the driver:

Angle your upper body away from the target slightly. This puts you in the perfect position to turn behind the ball

For a long drive, set the clubhead a few inches behind the ball. That gives you a nice feeling of width and of hitting through the ball and collecting it on the ‘up’, which is vital to maximise the performance of modern deep-face, low-spin drivers and low-spin balls.

Check that your head
is comfortably positioned behind the ball

Neutral grip, leaving the hands and arms relaxed and free of tension. Note that the upper part of the arms rests gently on the chest

Settle your weight evenly between the feet. Standing with too much weight on the right side is a mistake that can lead to a player over-using the hands and arms, and not turning the upper body effectively. With your weight split evenly, you are made more aware of a need to shift and transfer your weight effectively as you turn. Spread your feet to about shoulder width. That’s plenty. Too wide a stance and you restrict your ability to turn.