Golf Studio explains the key mechanics behind why a controlled draw can turn into an unintentional hook. By analyzing the relationship between club path and face angle, the video demonstrates how a wide face-to-path gap produces excess side spin. Managing this gap ensures the ball starts on line and curves predictably back toward the target.
A draw starts right of the target line and gently curves back toward it.
If the face is square to the target while swinging inside-out, the face-to-path gap expands, turning a draw into a hook.
Swinging excessively from the inside pushes the ball too far right to return to the target line.
A controllable draw features a small face-to-path gap, with the club face aiming where the ball should start.
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