To hit a draw in golf, the key is to have a clubface that is slightly closed relative to the clubhead's swing path but still open relative to the target line at impact. This causes the ball to curve gently from right to left for a right-handed golfer. Here are the main approaches:
- Stance and Alignment:
- Align your feet, hips, and shoulders slightly to the right of the target (around 3 yards right).
- Aim the clubface directly at the target. This setup results in the clubface being closed relative to the swing path but open to the target.
- Swing along the line of your body and feet to generate the draw spin.
- Grip Adjustment:
- Strengthen your grip by rotating both hands slightly to the right (for right-handers).
- Make sure the "V" formed by your thumb and forefinger points toward your right shoulder.
- This helps square or slightly close the clubface at impact.
- Swing Path:
- Develop an inside-to-out swing path where the club approaches the ball from inside the target line and swings outward.
- To facilitate this, stand slightly farther from the ball to create room for the inside swing.
- Rotate your hips properly through impact to maintain this path.
Additional Tips:
- Visualize the draw shot you want to hit and make small adjustments.
- Start practicing with mid-irons like the 7 or 8 iron before progressing to longer clubs.
- Maintain a strong, aggressive follow-through through impact.
These steps combined will help generate the right clubface angle and swing path needed to hit a controlled draw shot.
