I have been playing lately and getting ready to lead my Varsity team this year but there's one small problem. I'm starting to develop a hook. It is a fairly large hook and is most noticeable with my driver. It is also noticeable with about my 7 iron on but not as noticeable.I take lessons about 3 times a month from a local pro but he's been out of town. What i have considered doing is weakening my grip by putting my right hand a little more on top of the club, but then I lose feel and have very little consistency. Please offer any suggestions.
2006-08-09 07:06:53 · 8 answers · asked by spartanfan08 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
Hey Spartan 1 question mate
What is the flight path of the ball? By this I mean does it start right , straight or left before it starts hooking left?
This question is extremely important because although each of those shots have a hooking flight at the end, they are created by very different things. Consequently the cure to the problem is different also. I would recommend that you either ring up your teacher who is out of town if you can or find another pro in your area to see as a stop gap. With out the answer to the above question or seeing your swing I cant answer you, because there is simply not enough room
I WOULD NOT MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR GRIP IF I WERE YOU ! unless the shot you are playing is one that starts out straight and then goes hooking left. Thats because with that shot it is very likely a grip fault of having a slightly strong right hand which is just closing the club face too much through impact on the correct club path
2006-08-09 14:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by pejon60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try starting off your swing with the club face a little bit more open (pointing to the right) than usual. Also, stepping a few (maybe 7 or so)inches closer to the ball might help. Don't you have a coach for these issues?
2006-08-09 14:14:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try playing the ball back a little in your stance and open up a hair. Don't try to develop all your clubhead speed with your wrists, but use your arms and bring the wrist action in towards the bottom of your swing. Think of the back of your left hand going towards your target to avoid turning the club over.
2006-08-09 14:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by ironbrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not change your grip just yet. I would first try opening the face by very small increments in practice at takeaway. If this doesn't work well enough, set up just as you normally do and then take a small step back with your lead foot without changing your alignment.
2006-08-09 20:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by spirus40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a neutral ball flight starts with a neutral grip - also - exaggerate taking your club back to the outside - good luck
2006-08-09 18:49:29 · answer #5 · answered by Big Buddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Along with maybe your wrists turning over too much, your back foot may be too far up at impact, that is the problem i had.
2006-08-09 19:14:45 · answer #6 · answered by sean g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you are rolling your right wrist. Go back to basics. The V formed between your left thumb and index finger directed to your left nipple and the right one to your right nipple. Worth a try.............
2006-08-09 14:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY THOUGHT IS THAT YOU SWINGING TOO HARD OR YOU HAVE YOU CLUBFACE OPEN AT IMPACT... SLOW DOWN AND DON'T TRY KILLING THE BALL!!! CORRECT IMPACT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SWING SPEED...
2006-08-09 14:13:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋