I'm blown away that so many reputable golf teachers instruct their students to strike the driver on the upswing.

 Regardless of whether a ball is on a tee or on the ground, the swing bottom must consistently be four inches in front of the ball. And swinging slightly down on the ball with the driver goes a long way toward ensuring that.

 It also helps keep the left wrist flat at impact, because as soon as the club begins to swing up, there is a tendency for the left wrist to break down and hinge upward.
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Breaking 80
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Breaking 80

Hit your drives on the downswing
By 
Bobby Clampett with Ron Kaspriske
Photos by 
Dom Furore