Why does my golf ball go straight when i tee off, and about 100yrds out it starts bending badly to the right?

Question

This happens with all my irons and drivers 60% of the time.

Answer 1

That is called a slice,
What you need to do is work on your pre swing rountine
1. Check your grip
2. check your stance
3. Make sure your lined up at a target and swing at it

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Assuming you're right-handed, this is a slice - just about the commonest problem in golf.

You're putting spin on the ball by the way you're swinging. You're probably bringing the clubhead too much from out to in (so cutting across the ball and spinning it clockwise as seen from above). You're probably pulling the club round too much too the left/behind, maybe because you're bending your left elbow. Try thinking of the club head following a straight path towards the target (if you see old film of Arnold Palmer he demonstrates this most dramatically)

Also, maybe you're also bringing the club-face through too "open". This is most likely caused by either simply holding it too open in the set-up, or releasing your wrists too late. This can be caused by a "weak" right hand (one that is too much over the top of the club). Try moving your right hand - only slightly! - clockwise on the club (as seen from the grip end) which will make you break your wrists fractionally earlier.

Good luck - and remember, even greats like Tiger and Olazabal have trouble with the driver!

Answer 4

Assuming you are a right handed golfer you've got a nasty slice. You are likely swinging from out side in (coming across the bal). Try making sure your first move is down from the top of you back swing. An inside out swing should produce a straighter shot. One other trick is to put you golf bag parallel to the target and just outside your ball. Make sure you don't touch the ball on your back or fore swing.

Answer 5

This is probably the most common problem people have in golf. There can be a lot of reasons for it. If you can, try to set up a lession with a PGA or LPGA pro and have them analyze your swing for you. They will be able to tell what you are doing wrong. It could be stance, hands, arms, wrists etc. Also, try to get an "impact bag" if you can. It will help you make sure you are aligned properly when you make the strike. Don't get discouraged by this, you are not alone!!

Answer 6

You are fading the ball.

A solution for you to try

If you can imagine kicking a foot ball with your right foot, if you kick with the inside of your foot you will curl it to the left and if you kick it with the outside of your foot it will curl to the right.

The same thing happens with your golf stroke.

To stop the fading or the swerving to the right, when you are starting your back swing instead of bringing it back straight bring it back more inwards and closer to your right leg almost have the outside of your left hand touching your trouser pocket this will almost give you a slight swerving to the left effect which should reduce your fading of the ball upon impact

Just try and visualise the effect of whipping the ball to the left or to the right and you should understand what to do next time. Similar to tennis if you have played that.
Hope it helps, it solved my problem

Answer 7

as for the physics: the ball flight is determined by two variables: (1) the swing path of your club at impact and (2) the angle of the club face at impact. the ball will start flying towards the direction of the swing path. if the clubface is not perpendicular to the swing path, you will impart sidespin and the ball will curve. curving to the right indicates that the clubface is angled to the right of the swing path.

as for your swing, this shot is called a slice which can be caused by numerous swing problems. the most common cause of a slice is 'coming over the top' which means you're a starting your downswing by thrusting your right shoulder down. to avoid this, try to start your downswing by shifting your weight to your left side instead of using your shoulders.

Answer 8

yea it seems you have a bit of a hook, everyone gets that when they first start playing golf...your grip and your swing seem to be the problem...make sure your wrists are staright and your arms are almost locked when you swing...your arms should be as straight as possible when you come back down to strike the ball...good luck, that explanation probably sounded complicated but just keep at it and remember to do these things every time you swing

Answer 9

Try putting your hands in front of the ball before you tee off! this works for me, kind of the way u use your wedges with forward hand press! if this dosent work aim more towards your left!.

Answer 10

You need to turn your right hand over a little bit. I had the same problem last year. I turned over my hand, pulled my elbows in a bit towards my side and now they are as straight as can be.