Choking down on your grip almost to the end creates a counterbalance, making it easier to control the club. This will help you hit the ball farther.
Instead of focusing on the ball, pick a target or spot on the horizon and swing.
Malaska Golf Certified Instructor, Pepe Cortez, advises how to approach the first tee and overcome the jitters.
Use alignment sticks to form 90-degree angles on the tee box to figure out how to aim correctly down the fairway.