HOW TO HIT A DRAW WITH A DRIVER

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Scratch Golf Academy like your style of instruction.easy to understand an I liked the way you present the information.not rocket science!! Just takes some practice 👍

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[@hunterfunter47]

I like the straight to the point style. I’ve watched dozens of golf teaching videos where you’re treated like a beginner. The vast majority of viewers are amateur golfers who are experienced and know a lot about the game but need tips to tweak their game or cure a habit. What you get here is some respect and acknowledgement that you are a GOLFER already.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much for the positive comment.
Best, Adam

[@txterbug]

8 years later and still a great video. The wrist action tip you gave might be life changing for me.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks!

[@michaelpappas3857]

Ihave struggled with a slice forever. But your explanation of the geometry as well as the progressive drills is very helpful. I just tried this as you suggested at the range and it is working. I know it’s going to take practice but you’ve given me hope I can learn to hit a draw. Thank you!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the note Michael, hope you make good progress
Best, Adam

[@bazzz872]

how’s it going now?

[@jeffguzzetta4228]

Hi Adam! Finally!!! A video that I can apply to my swing that makes sense! I’ve watched COUNTLESS videos on how to hit a draw or stop slicing and the common theme was to swing shallow and/ or finish more to the right. Neither ever worked for me- shallow resulted in coming in so low that I often “drop kicked” my driver and trying to swing further to the right produced near misses and a really awkward swing path with almost no power. The example you give with the ping pong paddle or tennis racket actually makes wayyy more sense! Thank you thank you thank you!!! This works!!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear the video was helpful to you Jeff

[@canuck_gamer3359]

It can be done folks! I took my 79 year old father to an indoor golf place yesterday so that I could show him in slow motion what his club was doing at impact, because he struggles with a slice (and I have a natural inside out swing). And within ten minutes I had him going from a pretty drastic outside-inside swing to an inside out! I was able to use this video to build his swing up just a little at a time and to use Adam's words, in a very playful and fun way and that quickly he had it! That's the key, play around with it and don't be in a hurry, walk before you run as the old saying goes!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment, and glad your dad had success
Best, Adam

[@SG13232]

Adam, just wanted to say thanks! I am a lifelong baseball player that always struggled with an open club face, even though I have a decent golf swing in general. This little drill really has helped reduce the amount of times I’ve missed to the right. Incredibly helpful and straight to the point!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the note, glad the video was helpful

[@brandonkandoll2502]

Many videos on how to hit a draw out there... This is the easiest and most clear explanation!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Brandon, I'm glad you found it helpful.
Best, Adam

[@R0B0naut]

This is such good advise. You just have to mentally understand the concept and just fool around and practice. I love this style of teaching!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much
Best, Adam

[@user-qx7og4ho4t]

I went to the driving range this morning after watching this video, having played a bit of tennis in my youth I understood exactly the point being made , it didn't take long to get the feel of a slight twist closing the club face through impact. What this did for me was eliminate a violent slice or extreme fade to the right as the ball landed . What would look like a good shot , when it landed would go 15 or 20 yards to the right . I understand these are early days . However it was the best trip to a driving range I can remember ! Thanks for the tip .

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you made progress Martin

[@user-kk3ob1tm7m]

Made progress ! I've just won a Midlands / North of England Seniors competition 😳. Many thanks to you all .

[@georgejohnson6463]

This lesson is pure gold

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much George.
Best, Adam

[@fredb4276]

I have struggled with slicing my drives. I watched many videos to no avail. Then I watched this video. Your use of a tennis racket resonated with me. I needed some kind of key while swinging and that was it. When I played tennis, I could hit top spin or back spin shots. So today, I was finally able to manipulate the club head by thinking of hitting a slight top spin shot with my driver. Finally, I was able to stop slicing the ball and hit it straight or a slight draw. Not just with my driver but with my irons as well. I can't thank you enough.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Fred!
All the best, Adam

[@mesillahills]

Riding the R to L wind. One of the fundamentals of golf. Tee it high, swing up through it to the outside, and most of all hold your head back, don't peak. Nick Faldo illustrated this shot from Royal St. George's last week. He claimed to even use it to control distances into greens based on the pin positions. He even illustrated that with actual hits with both cuts to the right, and wind riding left flights

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment
Best, Adam

[@dizzychizzy1]

Its so true how I try to implement new techniques at full throttle... Thanks for the in site...

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Me too! Best, Adam

[@Dezjonessssss]

Watched a lot of your videos lately after decided to try and work on the mechanics of my swing. Everyone is helpful in some form and very easy to follow.
Also the 'playful' mental side to learning really has helped. More patient about getting results than getting frustrated after every bad shot.
Thanks Adam 👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the note, glad you're doing better.
All the best, Adam

[@michaelwilson8760]

thank you very kindly Adam, your lessons are great ! To add one observation, .. , I have found that changing to a baseball grip with a normal full blooded drive, gives a wicked drawn verve or spin on the ball towards it's latter flight path, looping in in a jimmy connors top spin style, so for the top hand, tuck (both) thumbs in, hands facing opposites, it's the fastest way to nuke a troubling slice, by tucking in the thumbs, it allows the club to switch hit thru at impact, crossing over, hands crossing over radically and immediately, as the top hand thumb does not lock impede or bar this flexion movement, so it adds power and accuracy aswell, and after about 30 practise drives it becomes a tad sore on the bottom hand thumb joint, but it's the best grip by far for guaranteeing atleast a 3 to 5 yard curve in bend in the shot ! And for heavy shots, the most accurate, yet clearly softly softly is a better style. Just a brief comment, the grip i learnt from a golf manual from ivy league Boston colleges written in the 80s perhaps. Based on my recollections. 👍👌

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Michael.
All the best, Adam

[@jeffreyvictor3678]

Tried this today at the range…I went through the drill and I have to say that out of a large bucket of balls, I only sliced about 8-10 balls towards the end as I was beginning to tire. It felt a little funny trying to exaggerate my hips to the left and I did start to top a few shots, but for the most part, I was able to straighten out my slice with one bucket of balls. Still have a lot of work to do and I am trying to get my wrists working properly and swinging from the inside out rather than over the top, but I do believe your instructions helped and I have a new confidence to be able to hit the ball straight down the fairway…which will then generate a new feeling of enjoyment for the game!! Ty

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Jeffrey, and glad you made progress.
Best, Adam

[@danarcotta1283]

Exactly my thought, I'm A pretty decent ping pong player. Work the paddle for directional shots and translate that concept to the driver for a draw

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, hope you make progress

[@gmwilliams4314]

Thanks, that was a great straight forward but brief explanation of how to hit a draw that I can use at the range immediately.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

+Cudjoe W. I'm glad you found it helpful. Best of luck with the draw!
Adam

[@PeeTee-mh7ln]

I have never in my 25 years of playing golf made a ball go right to left. Not even by accident. I watched this video and in less that 10 balls I was shaping my driver right to left. Thank you very much for this video!!!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear of your progress!
All the best, Adam

[@ljoelmchanley3676]

Love your videos Adam, I can see why you have earned teacher of the year awards. Truly gifted at splaining things...clear and concise!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much, I appreciate the comment.
All the best, Adam

[@vinnyd6346]

I first saw this video two years ago and now every time I hit driver I visualize the tennis racket and man does it straighten out my long drives!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Vinny, thanks for the comment.
Best, Adam

[@rjkelectrical6086]

Definitely gunna try this at the range! Seems an awesome top

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make good progress

[@grahammurray6785]

Excellent to see the coorrect way being shown too many people are taught to flip instead of turn the hands over 👏

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Graham
Best, Adam

[@saucecan0119]

Hope your doing well Adam. This video just changed my game thanks!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful.
All the best, Adam

[@tobybarker6808]

I just aim right a bit, grip it with the face slightly closed, and swing normally. Works almost every time! Opposite is true for a fade.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Sounds good Toby.
Best, Adam

[@artpena72]

Works great, after only 1 hour at the range i can do it easier than before. We just have to do it exactly as you said. Thanks a lot.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Arturo,
Glad the video helped you.
All the best, Adam

[@bbry323]

"soft with your mind" to learn & give it a try- good stuff.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Bryant.
Glad you liked the video.
All the best, Adam

[@heavyq]

Thought this video was from like, yesterday. The video quality is superb.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much.
Best, Adam

[@capra4300]

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you! 👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful.
Best, Adam

[@alanainsworth4549]

Thanks Adam very lucid clear and easy to follow

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Alan.
All the best, Adam

[@placentahelper1]

Practice swinging the club with the ball above your feet. (shallows/flattens the swing plane)

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Zane.
All the best, Adam

[@paulbillingham6769]

Thanks Adam, succinct and positive as always.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Paul.
Best, Adam

[@lydiapatriot3979]

Great Video & Instruction !!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Lydia
Best, Adam

[@dactorjones2430]

Love your instruction

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much

[@OscarGonzalez-vg3cp]

Thanks, Adam, good tip. I learned a lot with your channel.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Oscar

[@WillertMorris]

I can hit topspin. Definitely keep that in mind during my next practice session.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope it goes well for you Willert.
Best, Adam

[@DosLobos]

Excellent thanks Adam. Happy new year too!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, same to you.
All the best, Adam

[@phillipismay3585]

Adam Brilliant So clear your the man....thnks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Phillip.
All the best, Adam

[@harveyhoke1461]

amazingly gifted in your easy to understand teaching tips. Thank you sir, you have helped me immensely!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Harvey.
All the best, Adam

[@blueocean9305]

Still a great video and will be for a very long time in the future. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much!
Best, Adam

[@franks4973]

Thx a very practical approach to teach myself

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope you make progress

[@grahamstreek8790]

Thanks again Adam. I told you it worked on the range, I took it to a tough breezy links in Kent on Sunday and after a couple of holes where I was stuck between old and new swing I started trusting this technique and just kept hitting fairways. All my playing partners said they have never seen me drive so consistently. Just got to get my iron play sorted now😀

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

+graham streek
Glad to hear it Graham. I hope it sticks for you, you'll play some good golf.
All the best, Adam

[@milhousevanhouten3066]

Adam I have learned so much binge watching your videos over the past few days. My family thinks I'm nuts for shifting my hips and snapping towels around the house. Really awesome content. I played twice during that time and am noticing a huge difference in ball striking with irons especially. I was hitting ground before the ball often with irons and your vids have given so much insight into correcting that. Just thinking about snapping the towel during setup has made a huge difference. I will never miss a vid and will tell all my golf buddies to tune in great job. Also your swing analysis of pro golfers is best around.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

+Milhouse Van Houten I really appreciate your kind comments, and I'm glad you are making some progress. I appreciate your offer to share the content with friends (my partner who is the tech guy says Facebook works really well), and hope they get something out of it.In my days of really working on my game my family thought I was nuts too!Best, Adam

[@richs2290]

Make it so easy to understand thanks Adam.😀

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Rich.
Best, Adam

[@williamalwine]

Adam,
Thank you for offering such a great video. Liked how you broke it down into simple steps, then built on it gradually. Different views were great. Got more of the idea when viewing from behind the ball.
Viewed it first last week. Tried it this past weekend. Wow, I can do that!
Thanks again.
Bill A.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Bill, glad you found it helpful.
Best, Adam

[@CPROsalmo]

Thought I had this then realised I can’t play table tennis either 😂

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Ha! Hang in there.
Best, Adam

[@mattb4640]

THANK YOU!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome

[@ellobo761]

Thank you for the short video!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you found it helpful Gus
Best, Adam

[@kevina3780]

took your tips right to the course, no warms even. hit a couple pull hooks, then next 3 drive were beautiful draws right down the middle. I never had any luck with the draw thank you very much.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Kevin,Thanks for the note. I'm glad it helped you. With practice I trust you'll be able to do it (and lots of other things in your game) with precision and consistence.Best, Adam

[@user-pr7mv2lo9i]

thank you for the advice

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

You’re welcome

[@renchaniz29]

Hey Adam--thanks so much for this video. Belief it or not, the swing cue that helped me the most was "relax and have fun!" So far with this instruction my slow 40% swing goes about 200 yards with a slight draw. Unfortunately, my longer swing goes about the same or less. Probably just need to incorporate the relaxed mind set on the longer swings Thanks so much, and as a golfer just rejoining the game after 30 years away, I appreciate all your videos. Cheers!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Rick.
All the best, Adam

[@christopheles7198]

Thanks Adam

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video
Best, Adam

[@cliffcarelse7006]

You are a very good teacher

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Cliff.
Best, Adam

[@kennyc3670]

Swing to the right and up while keeping both elbows close to your body (like Mr Hogan said). This enables the left elbow to fold instead of keeping straight so that the club can release properly. You'll hit draws all day and wonder why it's so simple.

[@jayceroma6543]

Mr Bazalgette thanks for all your help, a question, can you teach how to draw a ball with a hybrid (4,5,6,)o fairway wood ( 3 or 5) thanks. JC Rodriguez el paso texas

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

JC,
Thanks. It's the same principal for all of those clubs, but with more lofted clubs you'll get less draw.
All the best, Adam

[@jayceroma6543]

@@Scratchgolfacademy Thanks for share your knowledge, i been playing golf for 3 years and 3 months i start the year a 18 hcp, i follow you videos and im a 11 hcp. Thanks again.

[@MrKjones5]

Just come across your videos, the way you explain how to close the face on this and other videos is the best I've seen and helped me so much, I've been throwing the club for months and couldn't find any content to help me until I seen your channel. Thank you for the tips! Great channel and content

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Keith,
Thanks very much. Glad you are finding the videos helpful.
If it's of any interest I will be offering full video courses in all aspects of the game soon at www.scratchgolfacademy.com (all the free content is already there)
Best, Adam

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hey Keith would you mind sending me a private message I have something to ask you? Go to the about page for my channel and click on "message". See this screenshot: screencast.com/t/GZ4mxmINyggr Thanks!

[@blaynewayne]

Absolutely the best golf instructor on RUclips. Thank you!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much for the comment.
Best, Adam

[@Chris12447]

awsome vid

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Chris.
All the best, Adam

[@lelandhopkins2433]

This is exactly what I was looking for..I like your baby steps 1st..then work your way up.......Leland

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Leland.
Best, Adam

[@margtaylor6508]

Love your simple directions & also me being a new golfer your reminder to "No overthink" & get the consistent feel. Can't wait to see more & ready to practice today!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Marg,
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.
Best, Adam

[@petercampbell5375]

Very helpful and well explained, thanks a stack!!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Peter, glad you liked the video
Best, Adam

[@HoserB-ox8zj]

Great tip.

[@AlanMcCarthyguitar]

I’m a fader ,usually ,that can of course turn into a slice , my home course has 2 holes that a fade just won’t work so I’d love to develop a reliable draw , when I try (I stand a little closed , hood the clubface face a little and try hard to stay down on the shot )the shape is starting straight but turns bit right at the end ending up right rough or sometimes running into bigger trouble.
Anyway my main point is some pros who fade have tried to draw the ball and gave up on it eg Martin kaymer and Collin Morikawa , kaymer in particular supposedly messed his game up doing it , should you stick to what you good at ?? I’m a 3 h cap ,
Also could just practicing a draw help to straighten your fade ??
Great video as always Adam !!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Alan.
Practicing different shape shots generally builds skill, even if they are not your ‘go to shot’

[@chillier8363]

Nice thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad you liked the video.
Best, Adam

[@thewonderfulparadox]

Adam, this video is simply fantastic - you are THE MAN! I cannot wait to hit the range after this

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful to you.
All the best, Adam

[@ryandoyle641]

Great video, very helpful! Would you be able to make a video that specifically shows how a golfer can correct a slice?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Ryan.
I have slice related videos at the channel.
Best, Adam

[@aaronflack8400]

The tennis racket really opened my eyes

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Aaron, glad you found the video helpful.
All the best, Adam

[@alexwebster9446]

Off to the range this morning to practice this technique, thanks as always Adam 👍🏻

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope it goes well Alex.
Best, Adam

[@jmw6161]

Is there any reason to turn your wrist versus just starting with the face closed?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Yes, the swing is in a circle, so there is a natural opening and closing, plus you can create more whip and speed this way.
Hope this helps.
All the best, Adam

[@Lasvegaskid11]

What an excellent inspiring teacher... thank you so much.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for the comment Stephen.
All the best, Adam

[@andrewdavies8451]

Great tip and so simply explained. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Andrew.
Best, Adam

[@tyamick7123]

Want to thank you I've been struggling lately watching to many videos I find that yours to be helpful I,m left handed and have problem rolling my right wrist seems to be more mental any suggestions I,m. going to stick with your methods. Thanks

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Glad to hear it Ty.
All the best, Adam

[@jeffreyvictor3678]

Enjoyed your honesty and your crawl, walk, run method of instruction

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Jeffrey.
All the best, Adam

[@zjdubya22]

Getting it going right to left is not my issue, overcooking it is. I struggle with stance alignment and clubface alignment when I am trying to do this. Im really trying to figure this out cause my go to shot off the tee is straight and I know enough to know that isnt good. When I am struggling I miss on both sides of the fairway. Liked the video though and I think with some work I can get it figured out.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, and hope you make good progress.
All the best, Adam

[@myvillagegolfinpunjabindia9433]

Very nice sir

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks

[@mikerodrick2430]

thanks Adam, I'll keep working on it.

[@mikerodrick2430]

Hi Adam;
I tried this yesterday & can hit a snap hook but can't get it up in the air. Any thoughts? Also, I recall hearing that when hitting a draw, the ball should be teed lower & moved back in your stance. Do you agree? Thanks.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Mike,
If anything move it back, but only a little. I'd experiment with tee height, but likely leave it the same. My guess is the toe is slamming past the heel at impact turning the face left (which is ok as you experiment with drawing the ball), which also rolls the loft off the club. At impact get the handle of the club (grip end) more up and ahead of the clubhead. this adds loft back and gets ball started more to the right.
best of luck! Adam

[@geansai333]

this vid deserves some kind of award because it works even for a bone head like me, and unlike me, does not get bogged down with a lot of technical BS. thank you. Mick in Ireland.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Greetings to you in Ireland! Thanks for the comment.
Best, Adam

[@geansai333]

Hey you're welcome!
Can you address a question I've had about 'drawing' for a long time? :
Would you say that moving the hips towards the target, (as you mention in this vid) is partly geared towards putting the ball back in the stance? ..
... i.e... that putting the ball back in the stance is a fundamental aspect to drawing the ball? ..
It's something I have difficulty with, I'm trying to play shots more off my right foot after a recent lesson, but this seems an uncomfortable idea with the driver.

[@JoshWest1187]

Great video as always sir. I am a serial ‘down hitter’ of the ball (-5 degrees on average). Do you have any advice for controlling this/differentiating driver swing from iron swing, as I believe it it causing me to slice.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Josh,
I have a number of videos at this channel about the driver in general. Also, at www.scratchgolfacademy.com I offer full video courses, including one on the driver, I hope you'll consider it.
All the best, Adam

[@THEAGGIES56]

Can’t wait to try this. Thank you sir.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Best of luck with it Ben.
Thanks, Adam

[@BDL090754]

Thank you very much for this, Such great tuition, and so easy to understand, I will hopefully learn from this. - I think you may just saved me cost of an expensive golf lesson..lol. If this all works like I think it should, I will let you know...

[@jcee6886]

Man that course is pristine.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks, Mediterra (in Naples, Florida) is a lovely place.
All the best, Adam

[@VimMitt]

I am trying to draw but ball goes to right as a big push. It will not curve. What am i doing wrong. My stance is close, and path is same way with strong drip. I come from inside out. I am puzzled. Please guide me.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Club face is open (aimed right) at impact. Do small scale and overdo tilting the face towards the ground through impact until you get some smother hooks
Best, Adam

[@brian1005]

Great concise tips. Thank you

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Brian, glad you found the video helpful.
Al;l the best, Adam

[@owenreynolds7688]

Thanks Adam, your videos are giving me confidence everyday when I am playing. Keep up the good work.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Own, I'm glad you are finding them helpful!
If it's of interest I will be offering full video courses in all aspects of the game later this summer at www.scratchgolfacademy.com (all free content is there now also).
Best of luck going forward. Adam

[@Peter-976]

Develope the skill. That is so important. Thanks👍

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Peter.
All the best, Adam

[@joshdchiefman1]

Good vid

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks

[@Cjxtreme66]

I can do this, question is how do I stop?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

We all have to fiddle with it to find the right mixture.
All the best, Adam

[@deedogg4825]

to draw my ball i simply start by setting up a little closed to the golf ball ( to the right of square) instead of square, swing path is an in to out more in to out then your average normal swing, down the line swing path should be more out to the right than staight or down the line (kinda like your pushing out to the right with down swing). thanks for tips

[@deedogg4825]

attack angle has to be coming from the inside....imagine a golf ball right imagine 3 points or dots at the bottom of golf ball left middle right. the aim is to hit the left side (inside of goll ball) so attack angle has to come from the inside

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks for your interest in the videos, and for your comments.
Best, Adam

[@deedogg4825]

thanks for all your tips they've really help me. thanks a lot all the way from New Zealand

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hope all is well in New Zealand!

[@AgeoftheInternet]

You da best!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Very kind of you!
Best, Adam

[@johnmadden5536]

Hello I'm? Playing golf and would like to have help on hitting the golf ball more on the fare way not going to the right

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Hello. I have several ‘fix slice’ type videos at this channel I hope you’ll find helpful

[@tvs3497]

Right on, Pro! And what's the difference between a draw and a hook? About 1.5 strokes per hole.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

I hear you Tim, I’ve hit plenty of hooks in my time.
All the best, Adam

[@richardsaunders531]

that grass is so nice

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Yes, Mediterra is a beautiful place.
Thanks for watching the video Richard.

[@ee.es00]

What is the purpose for hitting a draw? Is it better to develop dead straight drives?

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

A draw tends to go farther is the real reason. But, practically speaking, a fairly straight ball flight is the easiest to play with. Often working on something like a draw can build skill and awareness, even if it's not a 'bread and butter' shot.
Best, Adam

[@douglasprechtel8375]

Great stuff as always Adam!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks very much Douglas.
Best, Adam

[@dbossmx]

Thanks for the tips. I've been striping my drives but there is a dogleft par 5 that kicks my butt and Im lookin to find a good way around. Hopefully this works for me!

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Best of luck with that. I hope this helps you!Best, Adam

[@mikerodrick2430]

Move to the left side of the tee & hit a fade. Might cost a little distance but much easier to do consistently.

[@doddieb]

clear video and great demo thank you, going out to the range and try it. Steve

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Steve,
Glad it's helpful to you.
Best, Adam

[@paulkrauledis2231]

The video was a big help....thanks so much

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Thanks Paul, glad you found it helpful.If it's of interest I will be offering complete video courses in each aspect of the game at www.scratchgolfacademy.com later this summer.Either way, best of luck with your golf.Adam

[@shaileshmd71]

Could you please comment about ball position, keeping the club face open and the grip? I seem to hook the ball when the shots are rushed or with the strong grip. I have also read maintaining the wrist angle same all the way is critical. Great teaching videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

Shailesh,
Thanks very much. I'm a believer in pretty standard ball position (middle to a little forward of middle for irons, driver left instep), but it's not a hard and fast rule. Regards the grip, obviously the real key is delivering the clubface the way you want to through impact, rather than the grip. What I'm suggesting is that you need to find a grip that you find makes it easiest for you to deliver the face squarely to the ball, and it's a bit different from one player to the next. Sorry I don't have a more clear answer, but I hope this helps a bit.
Best, Adam

[@Scratchgolfacademy]

+Shailesh Shah please find this video for grip ruclips.net/video/sx0x5WcYcaw/видео.html and this one for ball placement ruclips.net/video/gfr1PwJvv_A/видео.html