lie, wind, trees, overhanging limbs, bunkers, water, landscaping, pin positions, firmness of greens, distance from the hole, elevation changes, personal preferance
That, and a straight shot is a lot less predictable. As in - you're not really sure if you can do it or not But if I try to hit a draw, I'm 95% sure it's going right to left - it's just a question of how much
It's much better to try and play a consistent draw or fade. Think of it this way. If you hit it straight on your drive and either pull it or push it, you in the rough no matter what. If you hit a fade and it goes straight, your on the left side of the fairway, if it fades, its right in the middle, and if you push, you on the right side of the fairway. The only real possibility for error is a hook or bad slice to end up in the rough.
Finesse shots are the art of the game. Also it takes you to the next level. Physics says a straight shot is far more reliable than playing a fade or draw. That can be verified at www.kuykendallgolf.com
Finesse shots are the art of the game. Also it takes you to the next level. Physics says a straight shot is far more reliable than playing a fade or draw. That can be verified at www.kuykendallgolf.com
Physics may say it...... but doing it is another matter. :nodsmiley It's far more difficult (it's nearly impossible) to hit a straight shot every time than it is to play a fade or a draw.
The other problem with attempting to hit a straight shot all of the time is the ability to play away from trouble and work the ball around obstacles is reduced. The one thing you should ALWAYS ask yourself about the "sure-thing" revolutionary swing systems such as the kuykendall site listed above...if it is so quick and so much better than what we've been teaching then WHY IS IT NOT IN USE ON ANY TOUR? These guys/ladies are going to use the easiest method to get accurate shots and NONE of them are using it...
You will find that you have a tendency to either draw or fade the ball. I fade the ball so I have learned to compensate for that by adjusting my target. When you can eliminate one side of the course, it actually doubles your margin of error. Just work on controling your natural shot so you know how much you need to compensate.
Fade-Shorter shot, lands softer, good for harder greens.
Draw-Goes farther than fade, rolls out more
i was elated today on the course, i got the ball to do whatever the **** i wanted it too. (xcept a few times when i mucked it up) broke 80 for the first time! woot!
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As a Class A PGA Professional, I taught and played conventional golf for 21 years and was never consistent. Since switching to LEVER POWER GOLF a year ago, I have added 15 mph to my driver swing and picked up 2 1/2 clubs on my irons. I now hit the ball dead straight on most shots and can draw, fade, etc. when I want to. More tour pros are moving to a single axis swing and set up than ever before. I will not argue with any one, just look on the web site and decide for yourself like I did.
To Fade the ball i aim left of the target and open club face , and to draw the ball i aim right of the target and close club face right
For now , when i am still learning , should i work on hitting the ball at first , then getting distance , and go on the drawing or fading the ball
One more question . When should you hit a straight shot , and how many times should you during a round.On average
I hope you're getting a chance to play and/or practice some of the things you've asked about Queen. You should work on making solid,consistant contact with the ball always. Actually trying to draw or fade the ball is something for a much more advanced player. Once you find that you can hit the ball regularly you'll see that you will have a natural shot shape that may be a draw or a fade. Do you take lessons ? How often ? How long have you been playing ? How often do you actually play ? You mentioned a coach... many of these questions could be answered much better by him as he's actually seen you swing. You said "One more question" above... I suspect that we'll see many more questions. You've actually asked a couple of your questions more than once. We are always happy to help anyone , especially a beginner, but you wouldn't be toying with us would you
April 18th, 2005, 05:59 PM
But if I try to hit a draw, I'm 95% sure it's going right to left - it's just a question of how much 
i wanted it too. (xcept a few times when i mucked it up) broke 80 for the first time! woot!
You've actually asked a couple of your questions more than once. We are always happy to help anyone , especially a beginner, but you wouldn't be toying with us would you 
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