how to fix your hook in golf

What happens when you hook a golf ball?

First, in the takeaway, it is very possible for the player's golf swing to get in a bad position where the wrist can end up working too far underneath and around early. This area of the swing is where the clubface is closed down and delofted from ...

Where should the logo be on a golf glove?

Assuming you have a neutral grip, the logo on top of the player's glove should be facing towards the golf ball in the initial takeaway of the swing. At the top of the swing, the logo on the player’s glove should be facing forward or at the direction where your golf bag could be standing.

Where does the second position of the golf swing end up?

The second position where the golf swing can end up in a spot that leads to the golf ball hooking is at the top of the swing or in the transition process to the top of the swing.

What Causes A Hook?

It’s important to know the causes as well as what to do if you find yourself struggling with this shot. A common fault among golfers occurs at the start of the swing. Even when set up well, in the takeaway, the right elbow (left for left-handers) can drift sideways and away from the body.

How To Fix A Hook

If you’re hitting hooks, another potential cause is an overly strong grip, with both hands turned too far to the right. This naturally delofts the clubface and means a big effort is required to square it back up at impact.

Left-hand drill

Over-releasing the club at impact can often result in consistent hooks as the margin for error is greatly reduced. The cause of this fault normally stems from a club that approaches the ball too far from the inside, meaning the hands need to get active to match everything up. This move increases the risk of hooking as it relies on perfect timing.

Wider stance

Golfers are often guilty of hanging back as they move into the downswing in a bid to help the ball into the air. It feels intuitive as we’re often told to hit the ball on the up with the driver, but this can, and likely will lead to hooks as the body stops and the hands take over.

Is A Hook Better Than A Slice?

This is a bit like asking whether it is better to stub your toe or bump your head. Neither is great! However, the truth is that a hook tends to have a more aggressive ball flight. It will be lower and have more pace so, as those who suffer with a hook will undoubtedly be aware, the ball will often chase into trouble.

This Lesson Is For You If

You hit shots that start straight or right of target, then curve too far left

The Cause of the Hook

If you’ve already read my article on the cause of curvature ( HERE ), you may already know the answer to, “Why does the ball hook?” If not, here it is:

One Drill to Fix Your Hook

Set up an alignment stick outside your golf ball pointing directly at your target.

Changes Take Time

One thing to always keep in mind about swing changes is that they take time. You made hundreds or thousands of swings with your old move, so it will take thousands of repetitions to truly change it.

How to fix your Golf Hook!

Do you feel the sweat drops running down the side of your face and anxiously tee up to ball afraid of what will come next? Take control of your game and enter the tee or that approach shot with confidence! In this article with will dig into how you could get rid of your hook shot and hit those shots in the middle of the fairway!

What is a Golf Hook Shot?

A Golf hook, or a hook shot, is when the ball gets a left spin. It usually starts off straight until the spin takes control and pushes the golf ball to the left of where the intended target was.

What causes a Golf Hook?

The usual suspect in what causes the ball to spin to the left is the impact of the face of the club and the ball. The face is usually closed created from an inside out swing motion. Another thing that may cause the face of the club to be closed is using too much hands in the golf swing and not following through with the body/hip.

How to keep your clubface from getting shut?

To prevent the clubface from getting shut at impact, you've got to keep turning. It's hard to convince yourself to do this, but you have to trust it. Let your chest and hips rotate forward until your shirt buttons and belt buckle point left of your target (large photo).

What should your swing finish with?

Get Left: Your swing should finish with your upper torso pointing to the left of your target. Golf is a cruel game. Sometimes the swing you want produces the very ball flight you were trying to avoid. Such is the case with a hook. If you're afraid of hitting the ball left of your target, your tendency is to slow your body turn.

What happens if you hit the ball left of your target?

If you're afraid of hitting the ball left of your target, your tendency is to slow your body turn. You think if your upper torso turns left of the target, the ball will follow. Ironically, the opposite is true.