Undoubtedly the hottest shot in golf to play is the straight ball. Could it be more perfect? It takes off straight and goes right where you want. The problem is most golf courses aren't perfectly straight and require different ball shapes. Our gorgeous straight ball turns into a nightmare behind a tree.
Hitting the ball straight isn't always the best way to play a golf course. In fact, it can get you in a lot of trouble and reduce your target areas. What do you do? Learn to hit a draw around that stuff!
A draw is a shot for righties that spins from right to left (opposite for lefties). When can you use a draw?
Bigger Drives
Bend the ball around dog legs
Lower ball flight pattern
Get out of slices
Here's the How To:
Setup & Stance
Close your stance by pulling your back foot slightly away from the ball
Align your body to the right of your target
Point the club face at your target
Flare out the back toes more than your front ones, we need a freer arm swing for this shot
Back Swing and Down Swing
Our backswing will feel like it's coming more inside than we're used to
Begin the down swing by firing your arms sooner than your hips
Swing club out to the right of your target line
Start rotating your right arm over the left at impact
Impact
Through impact the club head should be slightly closed from the right arm rolling over the left. You'll feel like you've snapped your wrists through the ball. The video down below will show you what it looks like.
Ball Flight Pattern
Ok, so take a deep breath. At first this ball seems like it's going way right of your target. Don't worry though, the spin you put on the ball will bring right around that tree. This is an awesome way to take huge pieces of yards off your next shot.
How To Learn It
Brace yourself. At first this shot looks awful, but not to worry it's just a new skill that needs polishing. Use a 6-iron to practice, it's much easier to control.
See that flag out there? Aim to the right about 20 feet and roll that right arm over through the ball. This will put the right spin on the shot. Just remember to analyze how much the ball spins to the left with each club.
Playing the Course
As you're standing on the tee box, pick situations that suit your draw shot. If you have a hole that dog legs to the left, find a landmark close to the right side of the fairway and set up. Take a deep breath and remember this shot will move on you. All it takes is some practice and you'll have a powerful new tool to work with.
Take a look at a full speed swing:
Hitting the ball straight isn't always the best way to play a golf course. In fact, it can get you in a lot of trouble and reduce your target areas. What do you do? Learn to hit a draw around that stuff!
A draw is a shot for righties that spins from right to left (opposite for lefties). When can you use a draw?
Bigger Drives
Bend the ball around dog legs
Lower ball flight pattern
Get out of slices
Here's the How To:
Setup & Stance
Close your stance by pulling your back foot slightly away from the ball
Align your body to the right of your target
Point the club face at your target
Flare out the back toes more than your front ones, we need a freer arm swing for this shot
Back Swing and Down Swing
Our backswing will feel like it's coming more inside than we're used to
Begin the down swing by firing your arms sooner than your hips
Swing club out to the right of your target line
Start rotating your right arm over the left at impact
Impact
Through impact the club head should be slightly closed from the right arm rolling over the left. You'll feel like you've snapped your wrists through the ball. The video down below will show you what it looks like.
Ball Flight Pattern
Ok, so take a deep breath. At first this ball seems like it's going way right of your target. Don't worry though, the spin you put on the ball will bring right around that tree. This is an awesome way to take huge pieces of yards off your next shot.
How To Learn It
Brace yourself. At first this shot looks awful, but not to worry it's just a new skill that needs polishing. Use a 6-iron to practice, it's much easier to control.
See that flag out there? Aim to the right about 20 feet and roll that right arm over through the ball. This will put the right spin on the shot. Just remember to analyze how much the ball spins to the left with each club.
Playing the Course
As you're standing on the tee box, pick situations that suit your draw shot. If you have a hole that dog legs to the left, find a landmark close to the right side of the fairway and set up. Take a deep breath and remember this shot will move on you. All it takes is some practice and you'll have a powerful new tool to work with.
Take a look at a full speed swing:
How To Hit A Draw
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