Swing help?

Question

I seem to often hit the ball way to the right, any tips on how to correct this

Answer 1

You are probably experiencing what we like to call a "slice". This is a huge curve ball to the right (for right handed players). This is due to several possible variables, but most likely, your swing plane is not straight toward your intended target and you are keeping the club face open at the point of impact with the ball.

Concentrate on keeping the path of the club in line with your target and work on keeping the club face square with the ball.

Answer 2

Aim way to the left.

Answer 3

Get lessons. And aim left.

Answer 4

have a beer and swing left

Answer 5

If you do not understand " swing plane " you must see the golf professional for a couple of lessons. He is the one who can determine if it is your address to the ball, the swing itself or the length of clubs you may be using that are causing the problem. If you do understand "swing plane" then swinging your club directly at the target will help you eliminate the " slice".

Answer 6

there's a lot of reasons why the ball can do this, and although its easy to assume its a slice, you might just be 'pushing' the ball on impact, but If the ball flight begins straight and then curls away to the right then you probably are suffering from a degree of slice/fade.

Do not just aim left to compensate, or you'll never get rid of the bad technique thats causing the problem. You dont specify which clubs you have the problem with but if its only your driver, a quick fix might be to go with a higher loft, like 11-13 degrees.

Ultimately though you will need to work on it. Short answer is: Have a coach or teaching pro look at your swing.

The DIY answer is you need to work on your fundamentals. that includes making sure your feet, shoulders and clubface are all sqaure to the line of the shot, pointing in the same direction at address.

Secondly, make sure you have a good grip. There are so many sources - golf mags, DVD's or internet - from which you can learn the basics of a good grip. A bad grip is the root of many problems.

Then you need to check your club path. If the clubhead is coming 'out-to-in' (ie: from outside the line on the shot) it will put sidespin on the ball which in turn leads to more sideways movement once the ball is in the air

Finally, make sure you are not leaving the clubface open at impact. As the club strikes the ball the face should be pointing at the target. If its pointing off to the right (open) thats the way the ball is going to go.