In golf, when i hit the ball, it starts straight then curves. Why does it do this?

Question

If there are any golfers i could use your help to improve!

Answer 1

the wind and the way you hit it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U1t7AjhR...

that should explain how to hit it

Answer 2

Go to the driving range to improve. Your ball is spinning because when you hit it you are putting spin on the ball. If you stay square with your swing the ball will go straight just moving your shoulders a couple inches to the right or left can improve this

Answer 3

Wow....some bad answers on here.. If it curves right after going straight then you have a slice..A very common problem. If it turns over and goes left you have a hook...both problems are fairly easily fixed. Go to your local golf course and have the pro watch you hit some balls.. He can recommend a solution.

Answer 4

where the ball starts heading is the direction your club struck the ball in and where the ball ends up is where your club face was aiming. if you're a righty and your ball is going off to the right then losen your right hand (or left hand if the ball is sailing to the left)

Answer 5

you might be adding spin to the ball make sure your swing is fluid and dont look up to see where the ball is going keep looking at the tee stops you moving you shoulders

Answer 6

What you are doing is either a slice or fade, which is caused by opening or closing the club. Try keeping you club square at impact.

Answer 7

check the wind. if there is any swing fault must be your swing path out to in type of swing adding right side spin.

Why do you do this???

1. check your right grips must point to your right shoulder

2. right shoulder must lower than left ( also your right arm)

3. Check your backswing create more one swing take away.

4.  maintain the L position.

5. get a golf pro :)

Answer 8

SPIN!!!          Yes wind can make it curve but  you will be able to feel the wind if it is blowing hard enough to move your ball.

Your coming through with the club turned in (closed) or turned out (open)   or your club is not coming through on the right line and causing it to spin.

Answer 9

unless the club face hits the ball exactly parallel to the ball and in a straight line the ball will curve

thats why its so hard to hit the ball straight

Answer 10

You have to hit a sweet spot. All the lines on the club head represent where to hit the ball. Obviously, the middle line is the sweet spot. You have to be pretty accurate to hit it on the sweet spot every time. The reason it curves is prolly because you move your head at the point of hitting the ball, and you hit the ball on the side of the club head or also the ball on the tee maybe to far in front which means your sort of hitting the ball on a slice if you get me. Sorry its hard to explain. I've been playing golf a couple of years now and half my shots go straight and half curve. It takes practice. sorry i wasn't more help :/

Answer 11

Wind

Answer 12

the wind and lumps in the grass.