Should I switch my golf swing to a draw instead of straight shot?

Question

I just signed up for my 2nd set of golf lessons and they have switched up what I have been taught to do. Instead of trying to hit a golf shot with a straight trajectory...my instructor is telling me my bread and butter should be a draw....everything feels different...you guys think this is a good idea? His reasoning is that a straight golf shot is the hardest of all to hit consistently...mixed results so far...what you guys think

Answer 1

You need to know how to hit straight shots since that is the shot you will hit the most.  The draw and the fade is the shot need to have for doglegs.  Draws can turn into slices and fades will turn into hooks, a straight shot can turn into a draw or a fade.  The straight shot should be your bread and butter, but a draw and fade are nice to have in your bag.

Answer 2

It can be helpful and hurtful at the same time.  Hitting a draw is usually easier than hitting a dead straight ball; however, in high wind conditions it's harder to keep a draw playing the way you want.  I would suggest that you learn to hit the draw because it does help a lot, but don't forget how to hit the straight ball.

Answer 3

In an ideal situation, a golfer would be able to adapt to the circumstances and hit either a straight shot, draw or fade.

This would depend if the hole is a dog leg right or left or if the wind was coming from the right or the left.

Unfortunately, hardly anyone can master the three types of shot to perfection. Even the pros struggle with this because the vast majority of golfers have a natural shot. Either they are a natural fader of the ball, a natural  drawer of the ball or hit consistently straight shots.

I believe that most golfers have a natural shot and trying to force a different swing will only complicate things. If your swing feels right and you consistently and naturally draw the ball, then adjust each shot to each hole you are playing to compensate for your draw.