Hooking the ball can be a major issue for a lot of golfers. It can be frustrating when you can’t figure out why it’s happening but it can happen to the best players at times. Turning a hooked shot into a smooth draw is what every golfer desires. PGA Professional Jack Backhouse, discusses what a hook is, what causes it and how to improve your swing to tame the hook.
What is a Hook in Golf?
A hook is an exaggerated draw, meaning that for a right-handed golfer the ball curves dramatically to the left of the target.
With the dramatic shaping of the ball it can reduce distance as well as accuracy.
What Causes a Hook?
A hooked drive comes from the club getting stuck underneath/behind a player. This means that the club path is too much in-to-out. In simple terms, the club head starts by moving behind you. This movement can result in the hands being close to the body. If this happens, the arms become trapped as there is no where to go. With no room to work with the arms have to work away from your body, moving out towards the ball.
Another, potential cause of a hook is the club face getting too closed. If this happens in relation to the path, it will cause the ball to go left.
