Golf Nut, I am a relatively new golfer. One thing that I struggle with is hitting the driver. When I practice my golf swing and switch from irons to the driver, I will tend to hit behind the golf ball, sometimes as much as 6-10 inches. Any ideas or golf tips?

This can be a pretty common issue for new golfers. So don't feel alone.

The main thing for a beginning golfer to remember is that the the golf swing with the driver is more of a sweeping motion. With the irons you normally strike on the ball. But with the woods you want swing the golf club almost like you are sweeping a broom along the ground.

In fact, one quick drill that can help you work on this is to take a broom and do exactly that. Take a broom and swing it 3-5 times along the ground taking a normal golf stance and visualize a golf ball on the ground.

Then take out the driver and hit a few golf balls. Then repeat the swing with the broom a few more times. Hit a few more golf balls and see if you have stopped hitting the ground behind the ball.

Try that and then let me know if this helps. Good golfing!