The Flying Ball Curved To The Left Is Wrong, Is It Right?

Here are some quick tips for golfers who often hook their shot to the left of the target. Note: This is written from the perspective of a left-handed golfer. Lefties hitting the ball curved to the left will hit a piece, not a hook, so lefties should reverse the direction element in the text below.

For more, including suggestions on balls going straight to the left (as opposed to curved left), see Faults and Fixing Tips Sheets.

Curving Left: Quick Tip
Grip: Your hand or hand, especially your left hand, may be turned too far to the right in your grip. The “V” formed between the index fingers and thumbs on both hands should point between your right shoulder and your right ear.

Set-up: Your shoulders and/or feet may point too far to the right.

Ball position: The ball may be too far away in your position.

Backswing: Your backswing may be too far in, pulling away from the target line too quickly. This often happens as the club crosses the line at the top. In addition, there can be counterclockwise rotation of the club during the backswing.

Downswing: Your right shoulder may drop too much, often by shifting your hips toward the target.

This causes the club to swing too much to the right on impact.

In the Depths: Diagnosing and Fixing Hooks

Source: GolfLevels