Most professionals pull the ball when they leave their weight too much on their back leg at impact. This makes their club turn over too quickly through impact, and the swing path moves across the ball.
What causes pulling the golf ball?
Pulling your shots is typically caused by hitting the ball over the top or shutting your clubface early during your swing. If this is the case, you are no doubt frustrated by your shots landing in water, the bunkers, and other hazards.
Why do I pull the golf ball with my irons?
The most common reason for a consistent pull is a poor ball position. If your alignment is good, check your ball position and if it is too far forward set it further back in your stance and that should help.
How do I stop pulling the golf ball with my driver?
Instead of pulling the golf ball you’re actually hitting it dead straight. To check alignment, use two alignment rods or clubs to make sure you are setting up square to the target. While you could be aiming left, sometimes you might be aiming 10-30 yards right and pulling the ball back toward the target.
Why am I pull hooking my driver?
If it’s a pull, there are two likely reasons why the ball is starting left: 1) your body and clubface are aimed left of the target at address, which promotes an out-to-in path; or 2) you’re aiming properly but the clubface is closed too much at the point of contact.
How do you stop pushing iron shots?
The best way to fix a push is to make the opposite move: Don’t use your lower body as much, and swing your arms past your chest through impact (above, right). First, set up in a closed stance, which makes it harder for your lower body to rotate open. Then, focus on letting your arms extend and release past you.
How do you treat a pull hook in golf?
Take an iron and put the grip behind your left thigh. Hold onto the club near the head with your right hand, and push back on it as you make practice hip turns. Pushing on the grip will provide a little resistance, and hold your hips back from spinning out.