Work on what I can do well or try and put it right (straight)t??

[Phil110079]

After a few months of struggling with my driver I am now hitting a good drive but having to aim out right to take in to considerations a big hook. Do I try and straighting that out on the range or make do with a good drive all be it right to left!? And with the odd straight one that gets me min trouble?!

 

[swanny32]

After a few months of struggling with my driver I am now hitting a good drive but having to aim out right to take in to considerations a big hook. Do I try and straighting that out on the range or make do with a good drive all be it right to left!? And with the odd straight one that gets me min trouble?!

You won't be happy until it's fixed so get a lesson, get your swing on camera and find out what's causing the hook, then you'll know what to work on, on the range.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Long term you'd be much better eradicating the hook, IMO.

 

[bobmac]

What are the rest of your clubs like?

 

[Phil110079]

What are the rest of your clubs like?

Irons are great, short games feeling good but since I sorted that out i'm hooking my driver and fairway woods!?

 

[bobmac]

Irons are great, short games feeling good but since I sorted that out i'm hooking my driver and fairway woods!?

Do you catch the fairway woods heavy sometimes?

 

[Phil110079]

Do you catch the fairway woods heavy sometimes?

Yeah, getting better but 3 in 5 I'll hit it heavy and hook it.

 

[bobmac]

Yeah, getting better but 3 in 5 I'll hit it heavy and hook it.

Thought so.
It's a common error among good players.
They fear the hook which causes a hook.
What often happens is the player sees the OOB left or a lake and the hook is dreaded. They stop turning in the downswing to stop it going left but sadly the hands flip passed and ahead of the body...left all day.
Next time you're at the range, try and ensure you keep turning though the impact area and finish well on the left side. This should stop the clubface shutting down through impact and should improve the contact too

 

[HomerJSimpson]

And failing that Bob is available for personal lessons at a very good fee! Actually he would no doubt do you a good price because he's a prince amongst men. I'd go for a lesson if his tip doesn't work as it has to make playing a lot easier if your not making adjustments all the time

 

[Phil110079]

Thanks for the advice, now to take advantage of some time off work and the sun!!

 

[craig_chesterfield]

i would also agree that lessons are a huge benefit! dont practice your faults! ...or just keep an eye out for tips in the golf monthly mag!