For years we’ve all enjoyed watching the pros like Rory McIlroy launching his high bombs with the driver. This has been inspiration for golfers worldwide but it’s not always the best shot for the conditions.
You might not need to hit a lower tee shot every time. But, it’s certainly a handy shot to have in the bag.
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In this article, we unpack how and why Rory has been hitting low drivers. There is also a step by step guide on how to give it a go for yourself from our resident PGA Professional Jack Backhouse.
Rory McIlroy: Hitting Driver Low
Rory himself has come to note this and in recent times, he has added a little low cut into his armoury.
As he explained in a post-round interview it should play a big part in his plans for 2019 and beyond.
“I realised last year that I’ve got enough distance. I need to get the ball more in play. So, I want my driving accuracy to get up into the 60 per cent number. So that’s when I started to try to hit these shots that I know are going to hit the fairway and are going to get in play. Having a driver with a little more spin where you can launch it lower and it holds its line in that trajectory is something that I wanted a little bit more and that’s what the guys built me.”
