Topping my driver

[njrose51]

So one of my worst habits is topping the driver/3 wood of the tee.

Is there a simple way I can figure out what the cause is once I play the shot? Is it my right knee straightening? Weight transfer? Ball too far forward?

The thing is, I hardly ever top it at the driving range and have quite a strict practise in terms of the drives must be between two points. So I step up to the tee full of confidence but do have that nagging doubt! I do not step up with a clear head - plenty of swing thoughts.

I try and visualise and find a spot to aim at.

Any thoughts on how I take the confidence of the range to the tee?

Thanks,

N

 

[bobmac]

Are you hitting the ball on the way up near the equator or on top of the ball on the downswing?

 

[njrose51]

Are you hitting the ball on the way up near the equator or on top of the ball on the downswing?

100% no idea! how can I tell?

With these shots, I tend to form a Grand Canyon style trench a few inches from the tee?

 

[bobmac]

100% no idea! how can I tell?

With these shots, I tend to form a Grand Canyon style trench a few inches from the tee?

Before or after the tee?

 

[njrose51]

Before or after the tee?

100% after tee. The ball hits the ground. No diver from club. So no idea if hitting down or catching above equator.

 

[bobmac]

Assuming your ball position is correct, try and keep your weight on the INSIDE of your front foot at the end of the swing

 

[njrose51]

Thanks I'll give that a go cheers

 

[drdel]

When I do this its because I've been anxious to see the flight and looked up too soon.

On other occasions its because the I've let the ball creep back in my stance; try putting the ball well forward and then gradually move it back.

 

[Mark_Aged_42]

If you can get someone to video your swing, I bet the cause will be blindingly obvious.