Everytime I hit the ball it goes left. How can I correct this?

Answer 1

I was playing in a Pro-Am once and the pro in my group was past the age of 50 and he hit the ball long. My handicap was about 5 at that time and I consistently shot in the low to mid 70's and hit the ball fairly long. I asked him how he hit the ball like he did and what he told me was pretty simple. I believe that if you did this it would eliminate your problem. 3 things: on the backswing think under, your shoulder under your chin. On the downswing, swing out (clubhead on path away from your body), on follow through think over, your right hand rotating over your left (if your are a righty). So his advice was UNDER, OUT, and OVER. Sounds simple but it works.

Answer 2

Without seeing your swing and assuming you are a right handed golfer, I would guess that you have the ball too forward in your stance and it is resulting in a pulled shot with an out to in swing.

You dont mention the ball hooking left so I assume it goes straight, but left, which would be a pull. And you are hitting it straight so you are hitting it correctly with the face of the club otherwise you would have a slice.

So move the ball back in your stance a bit and try to follow through to the right of your target with your arms finishing high instead of around your body.

Answer 3

It's your posture at address that's giving you this problem. You're too hunch over I imagine. You want to stand tall to the ball. Imagine you body as a clock in the 6 o'clock position. Your upper body from your waist up being the big hand. Bend forward slightly(while bending your knees) until your upper torso is at the 1 o'clock position. I call it the 1 o'clock posture. Knees right above your toes hands right above your shoestrings. That's it every time. 14 clubs in your bag and 1 swing! Now go practice and thank me later! Good luck to you!

Answer 4

Correct your stance when addressing the ball. Get a free DVD from the Library to watch on correct stance. It can all depend on a lot of factors. Also try keeping shoulders tucked as if you had a golf glove under your left arm pit and don't want it to fall out.

Answer 5

I assume you are a right handed golfer?
You need to keep your left foot in line with the ball with your toes facing the ball's position. Keep your right foot to the right and back with only the front of your foot touching the ground. As you swing the arc you should shift your body weight and move your right foot to the ground while keeping the left foot in position. Also keep your elbows almost locked so you get a straighter swing. Keep your right elbow in the opposite direction you want the ball to go, so on your arm opposite your elbow should be facing where you want the ball to go.

Answer 6

first, check your stance. then your follow through. assuming your right-handed your probably closing your clubface or pulling left in your swing path. to correct this, after impact let the club follow the direction your aimed til your clubhead reaches the level of your waist. at this point the face should be facing perpendicular to the ground. so your slightly closing it after impact.

Answer 7

It's probably your grip. Make sure your gripping the club properly so your club face is square at impact.

Answer 8

I would guess you swing from outside to in. If you do this you must open the face for straighter shots. If you try to open the face and let the club sit flat, it may help

Answer 9

Hit it further to the right.

Answer 10

one possible cause for the ball flying left is that you do not place the club flat on the ground when addressing the ball.

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hope it helps mate