From Brent Kelley,
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Here are some quick tips for golfers who often hit skyballs with the driver or woods off the tee. Note: This is written from the perspective of right-handed golfers (lefties should reverse any directional elements in the text below).

These quick tips are from instructor Roger Gunn of GolfLevels.com.

What Happens
The club gets under the teed ball and contact is made on top of the clubhead, causing the ball to go straight up.

Skying the Driver - Quick Tips

Grip: Not normally a factor.

Set-up: Stand taller when hitting a driver. Stance should be wide with the ball toward the left heel. Shoulders should be parallel to the target line with the right shoulder some five inches lower than the left.

Ball position: Could be too far back in the stance.

Backswing: Might be too much up and not enough around. Club should be over your right shoulder at the top and not over your head.

Downswing: Keep your taller posture without leaning toward the ball. It should feel like the clubhead is swinging more level to the ground and not so much up and down.