Not to say anything about people you may encounter trying to help out on the course, but be wary of the guy that is trying to be your swing coach on the course (assuming he isn't actually your swing coach). So you are saying that the ball starts out on your intended path but then curves right about halfway? If this is the case then that would be considered a slice (assuming you are right handed). Two most common things that causes slices is an out to in swing path and or a weak grip that leaves the clubface open. Keep practicing, do the drills your swing coach gives you, and you should start see results. Oh and keep in mind, the shot shape (in terms of draw or fade) doesn't really matter. Both are perfectly fine and you may just have a natural fade/slice shot shape. The thing you would need to work on is turning that slice into a controllable and repeatable fade or straight shot. Oh and don't forget to have fun.....that's the whole point in play this stupid game.....even though we forget that from time to time
I am right handed. When I hit the ball, it goes straight until about half way & then starts to curve. Of course, the first week I was just happy that I made contact with the ball....Now I want to figure out what I'm doing wrong.
Today at my lesson, I will make sure to check my swing path and my grip. Thanks for all the advice.
My coach called it a "fade". He gave me a few tips to help me & I'm going to practice until I get better. He told me to practice swinging and that should help also.
Okay I'm still learning what par, eagle, birdie, etc. mean. What does open face and closed face mean? No one has ever said that to me....
(remember I'm very new to the game of golf.) Thanks.
Think of your ball at address being at the center of a clock where the target line moves from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock. At impact the club face should be parallel to the line at 12 o'clock (and 6 o'clock). An open face would be (for example) at 1 o'clock and a closed face would be at 11 o'clock.
However, based on reading your other posts, the more likely cause (since the ball is curving) is your club face is coming across the ball from an outside in direction (maybe combined with an open face). Causing the ball to rotate clockwise after impact.
Sorry for all the clock references, it's much easier to explain in person.
Think of your ball at address being at the center of a clock where the target line moves from 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock. At impact the club face should be parallel to the line at 12 o'clock (and 6 o'clock). An open face would be (for example) at 1 o'clock and a closed face would be at 11 o'clock.
However, based on reading your other posts, the more likely cause (since the ball is curving) is your club face is coming across the ball from an outside in direction (maybe combined with an open face). Causing the ball to rotate clockwise after impact.
Sorry for all the clock references, it's much easier to explain in person.
Thanks. I think I understand. I'll practice my swing tonight and see how I'm hitting the ball.
I really appreciate all the help you guys are giving me.
Okay I'm still learning what par, eagle, birdie, etc. mean. What does open face and closed face mean? No one has ever said that to me....
(remember I'm very new to the game of golf.) Thanks.
And you're going to be in a tournament? How long have you been playing golf?
May 31st, 2006, 01:13 PM
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