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    Hi nuts !

    Haven't swung much over the off season and heading to Myrtle in may (thanks for the pref feedback on Tennessee ) , but am having some
    Issues .

    Finished the season swinging well in the high 80s. Couple range sessions and I have this straight draw that is giving me problems . Played 9 holes. Today out west and lost 6 in water as a result of it .

    The lower the iron the more drastic it becomes with the fwy wood and driving being a pull hook at times .

    Looked at grip but not sure it's the problem - seems okay to me with my glove hand showing two knuckles .

    Ball is in middle of stance or inside of left foot for driver and woods

    Thoughts ?

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    Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

    Originally posted by lambo View Post
    Hi nuts !

    Haven't swung much over the off season and heading to Myrtle in may (thanks for the pref feedback on Tennessee ) , but am having some
    Issues .

    Finished the season swinging well in the high 80s. Couple range sessions and I have this straight draw that is giving me problems . Played 9 holes. Today out west and lost 6 in water as a result of it .

    The lower the iron the more drastic it becomes with the fwy wood and driving being a pull hook at times .

    Looked at grip but not sure it's the problem - seems okay to me with my glove hand showing two knuckles .

    Ball is in middle of stance or inside of left foot for driver and woods

    Thoughts ?
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    • #3
      Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

      Originally posted by lambo View Post
      Hi nuts !

      Haven't swung much over the off season and heading to Myrtle in may (thanks for the pref feedback on Tennessee ) , but am having some
      Issues .

      Finished the season swinging well in the high 80s. Couple range sessions and I have this straight draw that is giving me problems . Played 9 holes. Today out west and lost 6 in water as a result of it .

      The lower the iron the more drastic it becomes with the fwy wood and driving being a pull hook at times .

      Looked at grip but not sure it's the problem - seems okay to me with my glove hand showing two knuckles .

      Ball is in middle of stance or inside of left foot for driver and woods

      Thoughts ?
      Can you make the same swing and feel the club face pointing right of your target at impact so it starts right and draws back? =)
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      • #4
        Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

        Originally posted by LarryCheung View Post
        Can you make the same swing and feel the club face pointing right of your target at impact so it starts right and draws back? =)
        Yeah, great tip.

        If you're drawing the ball the club path is in to out, which is good, but your face is closed to target. Your face should be closed to path, slightly open to target which will make it start right and draw back in.. agreed face issue.. try a slightly weaker grip
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        • #5
          Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

          Originally posted by Doba View Post
          Yeah, great tip.

          If you're drawing the ball the club path is in to out, which is good, but your face is closed to target. Your face should be closed to path, slightly open to target which will make it start right and draw back in.. agreed face issue.. try a slightly weaker grip
          I wouldn't make the grip weaker though, he already sees 2 knuckles, going 1 knuckle would be too weak for my liking, plus, grip changes are the hardest thing to do. I'd just do everything the same and try to feel more open faced at impact =)
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          • #6
            Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

            Originally posted by LarryCheung View Post
            I wouldn't make the grip weaker though, he already sees 2 knuckles, going 1 knuckle would be too weak for my liking, plus, grip changes are the hardest thing to do. I'd just do everything the same and try to feel more open faced at impact =)
            showing two knuckles is fine, but that's talking about left hand or the lead hand, his right hand might be too much underneath.
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            -Cleveland Classic 3 Wood strong 14*
            -TaylorMade Burner 2.0 5-PW irons
            -Nike Vr 58, 54, 52 deg. wedge
            -Custom milled putter from 303SS

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            • #7
              Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

              I have/have had this miss and find if it creeps in my path is actually way inside, but the face is square or a shade closed to the line even. Starts straight or a shade left, goes left-er. Shows up if I'm tired/fatigued. Couple of ways to think about it.

              Pretend you have a line/wall parallel to the ball/your target line. Don't let the clubhead cross this line. Alternatively, keep the club head "inside" of your hands, not crossing over them until impact.

              Exaggerate the move first. slowly Let the club pass outside your hands on the downswing at parallel. You'll end up with your left shoulder left of the target at impact.

              Then do it again without letting the club pass through the wall/your hands. You should find your left shoulder right of or inline with the target. As Larry said, ending up with a similar swing, but right of the line.

              Works for me. Worth a shot for you without seeing your action. Good luck!
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              • #8
                Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

                Originally posted by lambo View Post
                Hi nuts !

                Haven't swung much over the off season and heading to Myrtle in may (thanks for the pref feedback on Tennessee ) , but am having some
                Issues .

                Finished the season swinging well in the high 80s. Couple range sessions and I have this straight draw that is giving me problems . Played 9 holes. Today out west and lost 6 in water as a result of it .

                The lower the iron the more drastic it becomes with the fwy wood and driving being a pull hook at times .

                Looked at grip but not sure it's the problem - seems okay to me with my glove hand showing two knuckles .

                Ball is in middle of stance or inside of left foot for driver and woods

                Thoughts ?
                A straight draw is a pull, don't you think? Most often the relationship between the upper body and the lower body is the culprit. It the ball is heading left, your upper body is moving too far ahead of your lower body at impact. You might also want to check your hands at the top of the swing to see if your clubface is open or closed.

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                • #9
                  Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

                  For me it's a matter of pointing my body too far right of target ( righty golfer) that produces the draw.

                  Ball too far forward in stance and over rotation of the forearms is another possible culprit. For the latter try following through after contact and extending towards the target
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                  • #10
                    Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

                    I know. I know. I am going to get plastered for saying this but just allow for it. Us amateurs are trying to hit it straight while pros favor either a fade or a draw. Everyone has a natural shot shape. Use it. If not go see Larry. You won't find the answer on this here forum. What you will find for sure is confusion

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                    • #11
                      Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

                      I just mentioned this in another thread, but setting up with the driver toed-in could be the culprit.
                      things change

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                      • #12
                        Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

                        Originally posted by Tintin View Post
                        I know. I know. I am going to get plastered for saying this but just allow for it. Us amateurs are trying to hit it straight while pros favor either a fade or a draw. Everyone has a natural shot shape. Use it. If not go see Larry. You won't find the answer on this here forum. What you will find for sure is confusion

                        http://golf-info-guide.com/golf-tips...ball-straight/
                        Trying to hit a golf ball straight is like trying to throw a "curling" rock straight. Even the pros say it is better to make solid contact on a shot they fear is off line than back off in an effort to keep it heading toward the target.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

                          Ball position.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Helping fixing a straight draw

                            Try speeding up the hips. Initiate the swing with the hips.

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