Nothing brings a round of golf to a screeching halt like watching your ball sail helplessly to the right. It’s a frustrating shot that can ruin your confidence and your scorecard. This guide will walk you through the real reasons your golf shots are going right and give you clear, straightforward fixes to get you back on track.
Before we can fix the problem, we need to know exactly what’s happening. "Going right" can mean two different things, and diagnosing the correct one is the first step.
Most golfers who hit it right are dealing with a slice. Let's break down the main culprits and how to fix them, starting with the simplest solutions.
The position of your hands on the club is the steering wheel for your shot. An incorrect grip is often the root cause of an open clubface, which sends the ball right. The most common error is a "weak" grip, where the hands are rotated too far to the left (counter-clockwise) on the club.
Let's build a proper, neutral grip from scratch. This may feel strange at first, but stick with it.
A neutral grip like this makes it much easier to return the clubface to a square position at impact naturally, without having to manipulate it during the swing.
This is the classic slice-maker. An "over-the-top" swing is when you initiate your downswing with your shoulders and arms, casting the club outside your intended swing plane. From this position, your club cuts across the ball from out-to-in. When this path combines with an open face, you get that weak, curving slice.
The feeling is one of rushing from the top. Great golf swings start from the ground up: the hips initiate the downswing, letting the arms and club "drop" into place before rotating through impact.
You need drills that give you instant feedback. Here are a couple of powerful ones you can do at the range.
Sometimes the problem is set in stone before you even begin your swing. Poor alignment is a silent killer of good golf shots.
Many slicers, knowing they hit the ball right, make a critical mistake: they aim their entire body far to the left of the target. While it seems logical, this actually makes the slice worse. By aiming your body left, you encourage yourself to swing even more "over the top" to get the ball back to the target line.
Get yourself back to neutral. Use two alignment sticks or extra golf clubs to create a set of "railroad tracks."
Ball position can also have a big influence. A ball played too far forward in your stance can cause you to reach for it, leaving the clubface open at impact. A good rule of thumb:
Power and accuracy don't come from your arms, they come from your body rotation. A common fault is seeing the golf ball as the finish line. Golfers swing at the ball instead of swinging through it. When your body stops turning, or "stalls," your arms are left to do all the work. They often flip or chicken-wing through impact, leaving the face wide open.
Think about the finish. Where does a good golf swing end? Not at the ball, but in a balanced pose facing the target.
Practice hitting short, easy shots where your only goal is to hold a perfectly balanced finish for three full seconds. This will train your body to keep rotating through the ball, which keeps the clubface stable and square.
Fixing that dreaded shot to the right comes down to identifying the root cause, whether it's your grip, your alignment, an "over-the-top" path, or poor rotation. By methodically checking each of these areas and using the drills provided, you can learn to control your clubface and swing path to hit more fairways.
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