Anthony Kim: Hitting UP with Drivers

Anthony Kim has always been one of the best drivers of the golf ball.

Most golfers know they need to "hit up" on the driver—but they try to accomplish it the wrong way. Some stay on their trail side throughout the downswing, hoping to help the ball into the air. Others shift forward so aggressively that their entire body lunges toward the target.

 Neither pattern creates the motion you're looking for. 

 2 Things to Learn from Anthony's Sequence  

 1. The pelvis leads the downswing: Pressure shifts toward the target and the chest initially follows. 

 Hanging back often leads to inconsistent contact and lost speed. Sliding everything toward the target moves the low point too far forward, making it difficult to swing in-to-out or deliver a positive angle of attack. It's also one of the biggest reasons golfers come over the top.  

2. The chest reverses away from the target: While the pelvis continues forward, the chest begins moving back, widening the sway gap through impact.

Instead of focusing only on setup or adding more spine tilt, pay attention to how your body moves during the downswing. The goal isn't to stay back—it's to create separation.

 The next time you're working on your driver, don't just ask if you're hitting up on it. Ask whether you're creating enough sway gap to make it happen.