How to Hit Golf Ball With a Draw
By Bill Herrfeldt
You've hit the golf ball too far to the left and there is a tree between the ball and the green. You can either loft the ball over the tree or hit it to the right with a draw to reach the green. With some adjustments to your swing, you can add a valuable shot to your arsenal.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderate
Address the ball and line up your feet so they are aimed at the target, drop your right foot back about 3 to 4 inches to close your stance, assuming you are right-handed. Lefties will do the opposite.
Place the majority of your weight on the side of your body that's away from the target. Then, when you swing the golf club, keep your weight on that side. You will cause the club face to close more than at the address, and that should help you create a draw.
Swing the club more to the inside than during your usual swing, and end the shot with the club being farther away from your body. If you do this correctly, you will create more spin on the golf ball which will make it curve.
If your ball is in the short grass on the fairway, you'll find that a draw is relatively easy to hit. But if your ball is in the higher grass in the rough, the grass behind the ball will reduce the spin and the amount the ball will curve.
Practice hitting draw shots before going to the golf course. It's an unnatural shot that must become comfortable in order to pull it off.
About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
