When using 3D data & video to analyze a swing (regardless of skill level), there is one concept that can reveal whether a golfer will likely struggle off the tee, especially under pressure; this key trait is known as clubface "rate of closure".

If you are having trouble finding fairways, you are likely relying too much on a last second squaring of the face. To remedy this, we will discuss the patterns utilized by the best drivers on tour, a few old-school fixes, and one simple checkpoint to determine whether this may be the cause of your driver woes.