How to hit a Fade or Draw Shot in Golf
A fade and a draw are both types of shots in golf, but they have different characteristics and causes.
Both fades and draws can be useful shots to have in a golfer’s arsenal, depending on the situation. Fades can be useful for avoiding hazards on the right side of the hole, while draws can be helpful for shaping shots around hazards on the left side of the hole.Fades and draws are usually the result of a more advanced golfer’s skill in controlling the ball flight, it is important to have a good understanding of your swing and the ball flight before attempting these shots.
Mastering a Fade Shot
A fade is a shot that starts off slightly left of the target (for a right-handed golfer) and then curves gently back to the right. This is caused by an open clubface at impact and an out-to-in swing path. A fade is also known as a cut shot.
Hitting a fade shot in golf requires a combination of specific swing mechanics and clubface alignment. Here are some tips to help you hit a fade shot:
Align your body: Make sure your shoulders, hips, and feet are aligned slightly left of the target line.
Check your grip: Make sure your grip is neutral and not too weak, which can cause the clubface to open at impact.
Check your stance: Make sure your stance is not too open, which can cause an out-to-in swing path.
Use a driver or iron with open face angle: Open face angle driver can help to open the clubface at impact
Work on your swing path: Focus on swinging the club on an inside-to-outside path, this will help to keep the clubface open at impact and promote a fade.
Practice: It’s important to practice hitting fades to get a feel for the swing and the ball flight.
Mastering a Draw Shot
A draw is a shot that starts off slightly right of the target (for a right-handed golfer) and then curves gently back to the left. This is caused by a closed clubface at impact and an in-to-out swing path.
Hitting a draw shot in golf requires a combination of specific swing mechanics and clubface alignment. Here are some tips to help you hit a draw shot:
Align your body: Make sure your shoulders, hips, and feet are aligned slightly right of the target line.
Check your grip: Make sure your grip is neutral and not too strong, which can cause the clubface to close at impact.
Check your stance: Make sure your stance is not too closed, which can cause an in-to-out swing path.
Use a driver or iron with closed face angle: Closed face angle driver can help to close the clubface at impact
Work on your swing path: Focus on swinging the club on an outside-to-inside path, this will help to keep the clubface closed at impact and promote a draw.
Practice: It’s important to practice hitting draws to get a feel for the swing and the ball flight.
