The driver is the longest and least forgiving club in the bag.

It will ruthlessly expose flaws that go unpunished with shorter clubs.

Some golfers opt to play a safer club from the tee, such as a fairway wood or a low iron, if they are having problems with their driving action.

But nothing beats the feeling of letting one rip with the biggest club in your bag.

Take a wider stance than usual and stand two or three inches further back from the ball than you normally do.

The ball should be positioned just inside your left heel.

Tee the ball up so about half of it shows above the head of the driver.

Accuracy is more important than distance.

To focus your mind, aim at a small target, such as a hollow or mark on the fairway, rather than a general one.

Concentrate on keeping the clubhead low to the ground to create a wide arc as you take the club back.

Do not overswing.

It's very important to control your power.

Do this by keeping your right knee bent and making sure you don't overbalance onto the side of your right foot.

Swing back through the ball as smoothly as possible letting the club do the work.

Concentrate on 'sweeping' the ball off the tee.

Follow right through to the target.