I keep hitting a low duck hook off the tee with my driver, someone help me PLEASE?
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This one is easy. However, without seeing the swing I can't be 100% sure (and neither can anyone else). But, I'm pretty sure on this one. \n\nI bet your duck hook gets worse the harder you hit it (and it makes you mad as hell). Then, when there is trouble on the hook side (the left side for a right-handed golfer) you hit a huge balloon to the right. Believe it or not, both the hook and balloon come from the same swing!!\n\nThe worst thing you are doing is hitting across the ball. I mean hitting from out to in. Your follow through probably pulls you well to the side instead of up and over the shoulder. You are coming "over the top" or "casting" the club at the very beginning of your downswing. And, you are releasing the club too soon. \n\nFixes:\n1) Flatten out your swing a little.\n\n2) Practicing hitting the ball very slowly at the range. I mean carrying the ball about 20 to 30 yards in the air with your driver. That's one easy swing. \n\n3) One reason you may be releasing your hands too soon is because you can't feel the clubhead. Add some ugly lead tape to the driver head. [Eventually you will get enough weight on the head that you suddenly feel where the clubhead is in the swing. Don't believe me? Try it. Use impact stickers (electrical or masking tape) on the face too so you can see where contact is made. There is a magic weight (actually it's called swingweight...forget MOI for now) that, when achieved, will cause a very tight pattern on the clubface. This works with every club in the bag--even the putter.]\n\n4) Set up to the ball exactly as described by Ben Hogan in his book, "Five Fundamentals...."\n\nThe good part of all this is that you have a somewhat repeatable swing as most people do that have played for any length of time. If it wasn't repeating, then you wouldn't hit the snap hook all the time. If you will work slowly and diligently at first and flatten out the swing just a little, then you will realize that your current swing path (plus an early release with the hands) is causing your snap hook. A minor change to your swing is probably all that is needed to straighten out that hook. Plus, you will enjoy the game so much more.
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The best thing would be to see a professional golfer and he can advise you on how to improve your game. Yahoo's golf tips suggests selecting a target area and focussing on that. \n\n# Stand behind your ball on the tee and pick out a 10- to 15-yard landing area, then picture an imaginary line from that spot back to your ball.\n# As you address the ball, focus on an intermediate target a few feet in front of you. Align your ball square to that point, and don't worry about hazards, distant mountains or anything else.\n# Right before you pull the trigger, take one last look at your landing area. Take a cue from the Tour players, who by this point are only thinking about getting their ball to that spot.\n# Make a confident swing, knowing that you've done what it takes to line up the shot. Practice this on the range, and you'll be ready to conquer any intimidating visual tricks.\n\nThere are also plenty of training aids available see Yahoo directory.
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Alright..first you need to address the problem. What's wrong with your serve??\nIf it makes it to the net but not over, then your toss probably isn't high enough or your not putting enough power into it. If it's just going crazy, then try hitting it differently(if you hit open hand try closed, if you hit closed try open) Personally I would reccommend serving open hand. One thing that is really important is that you make sure you have enough power. Try lifting wieghts or doing push ups(ick I know) Other than that just make sure you follow through with your form and stuff. Make sure your hand is back, you have the right foot forward, and then just toss, step, swing. If you let me know more details I may be able to help more. Just remember the basics, and practice makes perfect. Good Luck!!!
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You can't put back spin on every chip shot.  Most of the time it just helps the ball slow down, it's not going to back up.  The most important thing is to make sure you accelerate through the shot.  A short back swing with a good follow through will help.  Remember if you slowing the club down or stopping right after you hit the ball it will not work.  You must accelerate the club as it hits the ball.  Once you get that down the harder you swing the more back spin.  \n\nThe chip and run is the best shot to use when possible.
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Try to use stiff shaft, I used to use Regular shaft but after I have changed the shaft to stiff, I can hit it much \nfurther than before and also straighter, so go can change your shaft immediately.\nHAPPY GOLFING!
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Never having seen your swing I would recommend only one thing....go to a ten finger grip....this will give you a more secure hold on the club. You may also want to try some jumbo grips to make it easier to hold onto the handle. \n\nYour local pro might be able to help you as well, check the website of the PGA of America to find a pro near you:\n\nhttp://www.pga.com
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Mike this is a toughie buddy. Turning a fade into a draw takes a lot of hard work and effort. It certainly will not happen overnight. \n\nSome of what the guy above said is correct. But it will only work depending upon how you hit your fade now. David Duval and Paul Azinger have the strongest grips on the planet but they both hit a fade....so making your grip strong isn't going to do anything if you're hitting a "hold" fade. (Delaying your release through impact and "holding" onto the shot)\n\nI actually have no idea what to tell you except to go see a PGA pro and tell him/her what you're after, that you'd like to try to start drawing the ball, I'm sure they'd be able to point you in the right direction. \n\nOn a side note as far as distance is concerned.....460CC drivers will give you another 10 yards....try to strike the ball one groove above the geometric center of the clubface....that's easy distance right there! \n\nGood luck!
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This is a good question with no easy answer. The best answer would be to practice the shot you're speaking about. Try it with different clubs and different swings. \n\nFor example, if you would normally hit a 7-iron, try to hit a knockdown 5-iron. Or try to hit a normal 6-iron, or perhaps try to hit your 7-iron a bit harder than normal.....note your results and then you'll have an advantage next time you come to that hole. \n\nGood luck.
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First thing you need to do is check your preswing routine.  Make sure your lined up at a target and swing at it.  You have to line up at a target not a general area.  Go to www.pga.com the improve your game section.  Check out the pre-swing set up examples.  They have pictures and clips to help.  You can go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson with a local golf pro next month.  Remember get set up correctly and it will fix a lot of problems
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To fix shots that are fat, try taking your stance with the grip of a wedge resting on your inside knee, (left knee if right handed, right knee if left handed), with the club head on the ground in front of you.  (A triangle is made from your lower leg, the club shaft, and the ground).  With the club resting in that position, practice swinging another club-the wedge should not fall from resting on your knee.  This is also a good remedy for people that tend to slice.  If that does not cure your problem, try moving the ball a bit forward in your stance and close your club face.  \n\nMany times when a person hits the ball fat it is because of one of three reasons:\n\na-they are trying to hit the ball very hard, causing their left heel to raise during the back swing, and lower during the the forward swing, (right heel if left handed), creating a digging motion with the inside shoulder.\n\nb-they have the club face too far open\n\nc-the ball is too far back in their stance
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get an old club that you do not care about.  put a 2x4 down about 2 inches on the other side of your ball, parallel to your stance.  You may hit the 2x4 a couple of times but i promise you will teach yourself to quit coming over the top.
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That depends entirely on the specifics of the shot. How much rough do you have to carry? Is it only green that you need to run on? Are there obstacles in between you and the hole?  What you need to do is go to a driving range that has a chipping green and figure it out for yourself.  There is no set answer.  If you'd like to try a different approach to chipping, rather than smacking at the ball, try this:  Put the ball in the middle of your stance with feet at shoulder width.  Take a PUTTING grip on the club, and putt it.  Just like a putt, don't swing faster on your follow through than on your backswing. Make a smooth, steady stroke.  Try that out at the range, and write down, or just remember, the distances that they carry.  Remember, if you want the ball to get up quicker, and roll less, use a higher lofted club, like a PW or SW, or even a Lob Wedge.  And if you want the ball to roll further, use a smaller iron. (5i, 6i, 4i, whatever works)  Standing 10 feet off the green, with 50 feet of green to run, I would suggest something like a 5 iron, with the stroke I mentioned before.
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Every ones a little different, you may want to try this. The first move should be to start the downswing by replanting your left heel-(Ben Hogan's-5 easy lessons). This will solidify your left side. The downswing 'motion starts with a slow and deliberate pull of the LEFT ARM...On an 'inside path' while simultaneously clearing the left side or rotation to the left (Assuming you are a right handed player) in a smooth fluid motion...accelerating in an increasingly moderated amount. By letting the left hand guide the swing you will automatically find you will clear the left side and hit a more powerful shot...make sure not to sway left...it will lead to an open club face and a fade or slice. May I recommend Ben Hogans 5 easy lessons as a fundamental base for your swing...A fabulous and very helpful guide! Best of luck!! J
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your using your right arm to much and hitting down on the ground to hard.  Go to www.playgolfamerica.com and get a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro.  May only.  \n\nOr go to www.pga.com and look at the improve your game section
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Talking to a Pro is the easy way out, but you're playing golf.....to hell with things coming easy.  Here's a couple of tips you should try before dropping a C-Note on some Club Pro.\nGo to the Range and tee the ball up and stand so to the ball is even with you left heel. (you said it goes to the right so you must be a right handed player, you freak lefties do the opposite) If you aren't doing this already this may be the key.  What's happening is you're not getting the face of the club around on impact and it's hitting at the wrong angle of the club and spinning dramatically wrong.\nIf that doesn't work try changing your grip.  Shift your right hand clock-wise like 30 degrees (like one hour on a watch) or if you inter-lock your fingers or overlap try gripping the club like a baseball bat(No inter-locking and No overlapping and bring your right thumb over).\nI had similar problems and this straightened me out and if all else fails, bite the bullet, hit the ATM and see a Pro.\nGood Luck
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You need to check your set up first\n\nGo to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson in May with a local PGA pro.\n\nor check out the improve you game section of www.pga.com \nHere is an article on drivers.  They have several this is a very good place to get information it's set up for golf pros.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_polites110104.cfm
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Since I can't see you swing, I can't do a lot. Check your grip and swing path. A good place to use as a reference is the improve your game section at www.pga.com. They drills, pictures, and clips to help. Next month is free golf lesson month at local golf course from the pro's. Go to www.playgolfamerica.com to sign up. Good Luck