Drivers are relatively difficult clubs to control. Most people would be better off without them! (But they are fun to hit when things go well...)
Your "veer to the right" is a slice, the nightmare of right-handed golfers. It happens when the club does not come at the ball from inside the desired direction. Instead it comes from the outside, and slices across the ball at an angle (did you ever play ping-pong and put "english" on the ball? same thing).
Drivers are worse than other clubs because they are longer, so it's easier to throw the club outside the line on your downswing.
There are as many reasons as there are people for why the swing goes bad. Attack the problem directly by practicing swinging the club so that the head comes at the ball from between your right foot and the line of flight.
I cured my slice by setting up a "gate" with 2 tees inside and behind the ball. Then I made myself swing through the gate to hit the ball. It feels awkward at first, but you get used to it and the straight hits will feel great. You have to practice long enough to establish a new habit for your swing.
Occasionally I still regress and get a minor slice (a fade). But over time you can learn to control that too, and use it for Doglegs right.
Good Luck
2006-07-27 18:05:28
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answered by fredshelp 5
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A slice can be caused by many swing faults, but the most common is an "outside-in" swing path. That basically means you are hitting across the ball, putting a left-to-right spin on the ball.
I'm not a big fan of golf aids. I think a better suggestion would be to visit your local pro and have him look at your swing. He may strengthen your grip and give you some exercises to reinforce an inside-out swing path. If you can't find a pro, here is one simple exercise that will help reinforce the proper swing plane.
Address the ball normally and then pinch in your elbows so that they touch your body. Now swing the club back and through, keeping your elbows pinned to your body. The will force you to keep the club on the proper arc -- attacking the ball from the inside, squaring the club at the ball, and then finishing around to the left. Notice the arc that the club travels. This is the correct swing path and you will start noticing that your ball flight starts going right to left. (Wow, you hit a draw instead of a slice!!!) Keep doing this drill until if feels natural and translates to your normal swing. It will take a few weeks, but you will definitely notice a difference.
Good luck!
2006-07-30 17:29:21
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answered by jalanrosh 2
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The easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following "The Simple Golf Swing" program. It's primarily a 31 page eBook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Consistency being the number 1 golf skill.
You not only get the eBook though, you also receive a ton of extra material including video, lessons on putting, driving, chipping, sand play etc. Here is their official site: http://www.golfswingguru.net
2014-09-24 08:09:21
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answered by Anonymous
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Drivers tend to be fairly difficult clubs to control. Most individuals would be much better off with out them! (But they tend to be enjoyable to strike when things go well...) Your "veer to the right" is a slice, the nightmare of right-handed golfers. It occurs when the club does not arrive at the ball from inside the favored direction. Instead it comes from the outside, and slices throughout the ball at an angle (did you at any time perform ping-pong and place "english" on the ball? identical thing). Drivers tend to be worse than other clubs simply because they tend to be longer, so it is easier to toss the club outdoors the line on your downswing. There tend to be as numerous reasons as there tend to be individuals for why the swing goes bad. Attack the issue straight by practicing swinging the club so that the head comes at the ball from in between your correct foot and the line of flight. I cured my slice by environment up a "gate" with 2 tees inside and in back of the ball. Then I produced myself swing via the gate to strike the ball. It feels burdensome at first, nevertheless you get used to it and the straight hits will really feel great. You have to apply lengthy adequate to setup a new behavior for your swing. Occasionally I nonetheless regress and get a little slice (a fade). But more than time you are able to discover to manage that too, and use it for Doglegs right. Good Luck
2015-01-10 09:29:09
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answered by ? 3
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You're opening up too much. Practice facing a wall with an old club as if you're going to hit the ball parallel with the wall. If you slice the ball now, your club will whack the wall and send painful vibrations down your hand. This training helps you straighten out your swing! Hope this helps.
2006-07-27 07:31:59
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answered by Will the Thrill 5
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A six foot long piece of a million/2 inch percentpipe. carry it as you may a club with the shaft extending decrease than your left shoulder (while you're a righty). tackle a ball and take a back-swing. the different end of the stick might desire to element in the present day on the ball on the three/4 place. this might basically ensue while you're swinging on airplane. attempt it!!
2016-12-10 15:48:44
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answered by ? 4
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don't get a training aid, most of them don't work, if your going to spend some money get a golf lesson, they can do wonders to your game
2006-07-27 07:44:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Try slowing down your swing. You probably try to hit it far by bombing your shots. Just slow the club down and watch with amazement.
2006-07-27 09:09:21
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answered by Red Sox Fanatic 2
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