Tee off

When you use a wood, make sure the shaft is perpendicular to the line of flight

The first tee-off has an enormous influence on the rest of the game. No golf course is going to be easy if the first shot places the ball off the fairway.

Every golfer must become familiar with each wood club before choosing the one that is most suitable for a specific situation. In the beginning, the golfer should play the best shot...and that doesn’t mean playing with the No. 1 wood. For most golfers, the 3-wood is much easier to control. This doesn’t mean, however, that a good number of you can’t begin with the No. 1 wood.

Height of the ball on the tee

When using a wood, the ideal height of the ball on a tee is about half a ball above the club head when it is resting on the ground.

When there is a favorable wind, the ratio can be increased to 3/4. More experienced players can lower the tee in the event of a facing wind.

When using an iron to tee off, it is better to use a tee that is placed as deep into the ground as possible. Ideally, the ball should be about 1/4 of an inch above the club head. 

Shaft angle

When teeing off with a wood, the shaft should be positioned perpendicular to the line of flight. The best way to ensure this is to place the shaft on the ground so that it forms a 90º angle with the desired direction.

Club head

When teeing off with a wood, the club head should pass in front of the hands as it comes into contact with the ball. This is the major difference between woods and irons. With irons, the hands should be placed a little bit in front of the club head as it hits the ball. This position allows the club to come into contact with the ball at the end of the downswing. It is perfectly normal, therefore, that the iron’s head touches the ground after coming into contact with the ball.

When you use an iron, your hands are slightly in front of the ball. Hope for the same when you make contact with the ball!