If you have a hook shot – you need to fix it! Lucky for you, there are some easy fixes that should get you back on track. Before you can fix your hook shot you need to know what is causing the problem, and there can be many reasons for your shot going to the left (or right if you hit left-handed). The following tips can help you fix any hook shot that you may have.

1. Check Your Grip

To correct your hook shot the first step is to check the grip you are using. Get set up with your driver in the usual manner, and then examine your hands. Two knuckles should be visible on the hand that you are not dominant with, so a right handed player would see two knuckles on the left hand. This grip is neutral, without being too strong or too weak. If more than two knuckles can be seen then you are using an improper grip.

Once you have the correct grip, look at the face of your club and determine if the club face is square. It should be. This can change as you start your downswing because your hands will be neutral and the club face will close on impact.

2. Keep Your Arm Straight

The arm that you are not dominant with should be completely straight when your club makes impact with the ball. Get someone to watch while you hit some balls, and have them tell you if your arm bends. Any action that will make the club face close will cause a hook shot.

3. The Club Face Must Be Square

A hook shot results when the ball spins counter clockwise as it becomes airborne, and this causes the left curve. The faster the spin the more severe the curve will be. The spin on the ball is caused by a closed club face on impact. A closed face will be to the right for lefties and to the left for right handers. You want a square club face with a neutral position, so the face of your club does not point either way when you hit the ball.

4. Stay Balanced

Your balance is important, and poor balance can cause your shot to hook. When your weight is on the balls and not the heels of your feet, your hips will be able to rotate smoothly and will stay well balanced. If your balance is off when you make contact with the ball, your shot will hook.

5. Practice…There’s No Getting Around It!

Practice is extremely important, and you will need to practice frequently and consistently for the best results. Get out on the green, whether it is the Ballantyne Country Club in Charlotte, NC or another course. Go through the list of possible hook causes one at a time, using numerous balls on each tip. Hit a few, make some small adjustments, and then hit a few more. Fixing a hook requires patience, time, and effort, but once you realize the cause, you can work to eliminate this problem.

It is possible that there are other factors at play that are causing your ball to hook. Download our free report, Secrets to a Better Golf Swing, to discover more fundamental problems that can cause hook shots.

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