The 3 Driver Strategies Pros Use To Avoid Stupid Mistakes

Ever wonder why PGA Tour pros seem to hit every fairway, while your driver gets you in trouble way too often? The numbers don’t lie: 10–15 handicaps hit their driver into trouble 22.6% of the time. The pros? Just 0.3%! In this episode of The Game Plan, Golf Digest Senior Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen breaks down how the best players in the world approach driver strategy—and what amateurs can learn from them. From tee heights to shot shapes and course management, you’ll get practical golf tips to help you hit more fairways and lower your scores.

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