Hitting a Draw Consistently Time after Time

golf draw tips

Hitting a draw shot is easier than you might think.
Controlling your ball flight path is essential to lowering
your scores and mastering the course.

Hitting a draw means the ball will go from right to left,
similar to a hook shot but with some control and
deliberation. Many pros spend countless hours mastering
this shot, as it can add considerable distance to their
drives. When performed correctly, hitting a draw allows
the ball to fly lower and to roll more on the fairway. As
you perfect this shot, you can expect to see a marked
improvement in your game.

To learn this very useful golf shot, you need to ensure
that a few things are happening with your swing.

The first key to hitting a draw is to achieve a solid
golf grip by rotating your hands slightly to the right on
the club shaft. Do not turn the shaft, just your hands.

Next, close your address stance a little bit. This allows
your body the room it needs to turn fully and achieve the
proper inside to outside swing path.

As the club head comes into contact with the ball, let
your hands do the work. Your right hand will naturally
roll back to a neutral position, allowing the club face to
close slightly. This is where the strong grip comes in
handy.

When hitting a draw, keep your head down when completing
your follow through. If proper form is used, the ball will
naturally begin a path to the right; once it reaches its
apex, it will begin to come back to the left, stopping its
curve around the center line.

If you notice the ball is curving immediately to the left
you are performing a shot that is closer to a hook, and
you need to continue practicing.

A good tip is to look down at the divot you leave. When
shooting with an iron, your divot should be slightly to
the left of the target line or straight in-line with the
target line. It should not be aiming to the right.

Hitting a draw correctly requires practice, and the best
club to use is a mid-iron. The 6 is a good choice for most senior golf
players. If you’re still having a hard time perfecting the
shot, examine your grips. Larger, softer grips will make
it more difficult to get the desired action on the ball.

Try not to get discouraged if you see a lot of hook shots
at first. This is to be expected. The technique of
rotating your hands to the right as you take your golf
grip takes steady, sustained practice. It is best to make
small adjustments, hit a few balls, observe what happens,
and make further adjustments as needed.

“If you call on God to improve the results of a shot while
it is still in motion, you are using “an outside agency” and
subject to appropriate penalties under the rules of golf.” (Henry Longhurst)

As you begin to perfect the shot with your mid-irons, move
up toward the driver. This is often the most difficult
club to master when it comes to hitting a draw, but
learning with the easier clubs first will make it much
easier to perfect the driver. Don’t give up. Once you have
the mechanics down, you’ll be able to control this shot
and your overall game much better.