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Full Swing · Technique

Tee it higher and forward to carry a longer drive

Xander Schauffele's setup change is to tee the ball much higher. He moves the ball up in his stance, closer to his left heel, so he can hit up on it.

Channel: Danny Maude

Watch official source at 6:04

Try it

  1. Tee the ball much higher
  2. Move the ball up in your stance, closer to your left heel

Why this context matters

His setup change for a max-carry drive over trouble.