Florida
"Dear Lou: You'll want to check
the following; the problem could rest with one or a combination
of any: 1. Aim: Your feet should be on a parallel line to
the target line. 2. Distance from the ball: If you're too close
to the ball, you will subconsciously pull the club toward you in
the forward swing to hit it solid. When you pull it toward
you you also pull it left. 3. Ball position: If the ball is too
far forward the club head is usually closed at impact. 4. Grip:
If the grip is too strong the club head tends to close at impact
as well. I'll take a wild stab at what you'll find. I think
you're aimed to the right of your target and standing too close
to the ball. This is the position you'll want to assume at
address: bend from the hips so that your shoulders plum
just past your toes. Flex your knees only to the point of
unlocking them and play the ball far enough from you to allow
your arms to hang from your shoulders. Good luck Lou and let us
know how you make out!" - John
Brott, Teaching Professional
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Florida
"Lou, check to see if your
club face (bottom edge) is at right angles to the target.
Most people that do this have the face closed when they start.
Also check to see if you are responding on the back swing as
that would make you hit it left, if you are not. Last
but not least, let your arms do the swinging on the forward
motion and make your hands passive. One or all of these should
get you back on track. Go purchase "Understanding the
Golf Swing" by Manuel de la Torre and you will see all
these fixes."
- Pat
Kimball, Teaching Professional
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Hawaii
"Aloha Lou! In regards to your "pulled shots"
that are bothering you. Try to see what your posture looks like by
using a mirror, photos or video. If you have a tendency to rest on
your heels, your lower body might be too close to the ball. Most
people who pull their shots start and further finish on their
heels, thus shutting the clubface. Try gradually getting farther
from the golf ball with your lower body. This will improve your
spine angle which is very important in giving your upper body
freedom from your lower
body. Trying to get in balance before you swing will help you keep
your balance during the swing. Watch to see if your left heel
spins on your finish. This means your toes (Left Foot) will be off
the ground. This is a classic pull finish. If you ever get to
Kauai come see us! You can watch us on TV for "The Grand Slam
Of Golf" in November as Tiger goes for 5 in a row! Hope this
helps."
- Matthew
Torry, Teaching Professional
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New
York
"Hello Lou: Try increasing your back swing turn. Check
your club position at the top - is it at the target? Swing out to
1 o'clock with your follow through direction. If this doesn't
work, call me."
- Jim
Muszak, Teaching Professional
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New York
"Your
hook is not dramatic with the shorter irons precisely because they
are shorter and have more backspin than side spin. Your direction
problem comes from your hands, in this case. If the ball starts
straight and turns left the face is shut at impact. Check your
leading edge position at the top of your back swing and make sure
it's not hooded. Then check your impact position on video with
your local PGA Professional and make sure that your left wrist is
not breaking down."
- Mike
Wade, Teaching Professional
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North Carolina
"Lou, if the golf ball starts left the swing plane has to
be outside to in. First check your alignment, this is one of the
major causes of poor shots. If you line up too far right
consistently you will make this move. Once your alignment is
fixed, from the top swing to first base, then on around to third.
This should promote a more inside to out path." - James
Piercy, Teaching Professional
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South Carolina
"Lou: Sure, I have a suggestion. The problem is that you
swing over the top. Possible that the cause is from misalignment
to the target. Other than that you do not have the concept you
need. Trying to hit down on the ball or the back of the ball is
garbage. Go see a pro in your area or say the heck with
it and come see me. What you need to do is awaken your leading
side and have a clear picture of impact. How important is golf to
you? Best of luck." - Michael
Lucas, Teaching Professional
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Texas
"Lou: it sounds like you are
trying to accelerate the club with your hands and arms. This
causes these faster moving less powerful body parts to move faster
than the body. The club head gets to the ball before the handle.
Result: pulls and hooks. Try to get the feeling that your upper
body moves the club back and the lower body moves it forward. When
the grip end and club head arrive at impact at the same time you
can't do anything but hit a high straight shot. Doing so gives you
a square path and 100 percent of the loft of the club." - Dave
Baron, Teaching Professional
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Utah
"Hello Lou, Brent@utahgolf.net, if you continue to pull
the ball left and it starts off straight and then hooks. The
problem is the club face at impact. It is closed with a
straight swing path. You need to probably weaken your grip
by turning the hands counter clockwise around the grip so your
"v" lines
up towards your left shoulder. This is a weaker grip. Try this or
you could always aim right! Thanks."
- Brent
Wootton, PGA Professional
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