Teaching a Scratch Golfer To Hit a Draw - What He Missed
Piers Ward from Meandmygolf coaches Nathan, a scratch golfer, on how to transition from a natural fade to a controlled, repeatable draw. The lesson emphasizes lowering the tee height and moving the ball back in the stance to shift the club path, combined with a 'left side up and back' swing thought for superior face control.
To shift your path from left to right for a draw, move the ball slightly back in your stance.
Lowering the tee height can help prevent 'high-toe' hooks and encourage a more stable, squeezing draw.
Visualize a 'wall' on your target line to ensure the ball starts right and draws back, rather than pulling across the line.
The swing thought 'left side up and back' helps clear the lead side and stabilize the club face through impact.
Avoid the gear effect trap: hitting it out of the heel causes a fade, while the toe promotes a hook.
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