How To Hit A Draw In Golf - Simple Techniques
Golf is said to be a game of hits and misses. Seasoned golfers most often quote that some of the best hits can turn into a bad miss, whereas some horrible misses can turn
into a good break.
Either way, the twist of the wrist, the swing of the arm, the curve of the draw, and the ability to get precise yardages into greens are what define a golfer’s game to be good or bad.
Golfers also commonly debate on how best to draw a golf ball. A draw shot is technically defined by the curve the ball takes during its trajectory - towards the left if hit by a right-handed golfer and towards the right if hit by a left-handed golfer.
A draw shot is sometimes played to please the crowds and for the sake of showmanship, but most times it is played for function; draws are ideal for pins on the left side of the green and to squeeze out added distance.
For truly gifted golfers, the draw is naturally produced as and when the game demands. For the less gifted ones though, there are a few techniques, which if perfected, can produce the same result.
The following techniques have been known to produce the best result for hitting a draw:
Approach #1
Using a normal stance, a right-handed golfer should strengthen their grip and swing normally, perhaps aiming slightly to the right of the target.
The strong grip will promote a "turning over" of the clubhead at impact and hence a draw.
Approach #2
This time, keeping your stance closed, and with hips and feet as well as the shoulders aligned towards the right of the intended target, point the clubface towards the target, and make a swing according to your alignment.
Final Words
For a visual approach, you can check out this video on how to hit a draw:
Be mindful though, for golfers who naturally hit fades (left to right for a right-handed player), the above techniques might need to be toned up or down a bit to compensate for your natural shot shape.
This means that they will have to go through a few trial and error practice shots to see which one works better, or perhaps a combination of both might be the answer for them.
If you have the main ingredient of what it takes to be a great golfer – i.e., patience – then you have won half your battle with the golf ball anyway.
Good luck on the range and on the course!
