MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Excessive driver spin: checks and practice

A golfer swinging a driver from the tee. — Photo: Markus Spiske / Pexels

Spin is only excessive relative to the player's speed, launch, strike and intended flight. High flight by itself does not prove excessive spin.

Possible causes

Low-face impact
Large delivered spin loft
Ball or head setup unsuited to the delivery

Simple checks

Measure spin instead of estimating from height alone.
Mark the impact location.
Compare centered shots under consistent conditions.

A practice drill

Test five to ten drives with the same ball. Review the relationship between strike, carry and spin. Ask a fitter to identify which change is worth testing.

Avoid this trap

Do not chase the lowest spin number. Low-spin misses can lose carry or become harder to control.

The checks narrow the possibilities; they do not confirm a diagnosis. Keep a record of several shots and ask a qualified coach to connect the pattern to your swing.