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Tip of the Week: Get longer and straighter off the tee

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AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 03: Jordan Spieth and Wesley Bryan of the United States plays a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

The 2014 U.S. Open begins next week at Donald Ross’ famed Pinehurst No. 2, and as is the case in any championship conducted by the USGA, driving the ball well will be a must for the participants.

What constitutes good driving? A healthy combination of accuracy and distance would be a great place to start.



If, like most golfers, you’re looking to add more distance and find more fairways with your driver, six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo has a couple of great tips for you in this video segment.

So make alignment a practice priority and work on your weight distribution at setup as Faldo explains. If you do, you’ll see immediate results in your performance off the tee.

For more tips from Golf Channel to help you improve your driving, click here.