How to Hit a Golf Ball Straighter

Make sure you are addressing the ball correctly. Golfers may try to do little tricks like angling their front foot or leaning slightly back on address to gain greater power. But in order to hit the ball accurately, you need to follow the fundamentals. Make sure your left foot is square to the target. Your left foot should be directly under your left shoulder. Play the ball midway between your front and back foot.

Check your grip. Your left hand needs to be at the top of the club and the small finger of your right hand should be set in the space between your forefinger and middle finger. Place your thumbs down the shaft of the club as you grip it at about a "5" on a scale of 1 to 10. This would be like holding on to a tube of toothpaste so it won't fall out of your hand but not tight enough to squeeze out any toothpaste.

Slow your swing down. Many golfers lose accuracy because they decide to speed up their back swing, down swing and follow through. Go at a smooth or even slow pace if you want to build a repeatable swing.

Make sure you drive your golf swing with your hips. You need to begin your backswing by turning your hips to the right and having your hands follow. Once you have reached the height of your swing, turn your hips the opposite way and let your hands follow. After your hips have cleared the hitting zone, your hands should follow at the same speed. If you increase or decrease your hand speed, you will lose the ability to hit the ball accurately. Even top pro players who swing hard do not alter the speed of their hands compared to their hips.

Go to the driving range and practice your swing at least three times a week. The key to building a repeatable swing is developing muscle memory. There is no better way to do this then going to the driving range and hitting at least 100 balls per session.