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3 Steps To Help With A Hook!

Is your most prominent miss, a hook?  This month, Dave analyzes the golf swing of former world number one Dustin Johnson. Dave explains three things Dustin does very well in his swing that has helped him to take the left side of the course out of play.

Click on Dave’s video below:

Dave Mahoney Golf - Dustin Johnson swing analysis
In Summary:
When you are hooking the ball, the clubface is closed relative to your swing path. Here are three things you can do to help move away from this ball flight:
1)  Lag the club on the downswing.  Delaying the hit due to an increase in “lag” creates a face opening effect.

2)  Rotate your lower body quicker.  Rotation helps “steepen” your swing path during your downswing.  A steeper path will help to minimize clubface rotation through the hitting area.

3)  Create a line of extension post impact with your left arm and the clubshaft.  Achieving a position like this will help to prevent the clubface from closing down too early.