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Low Draw

Problem

You need a draw but at the same time you want to keep it low for the maximum amount of distance with your tee shot.

Cure

Luckily, a draw usually keeps the ball low. Keep in mind that the more closed your stance is and the further you place the ball back in your stance, the lower the ball will fly with more of a right to the left flight and the more it will roll when it lands.

Therapy

Place the ball towards the back of the center of your stance and choke down a little on the grip. Take a closed stance to allow you to swing on an inside line. Drop your back foot behind your front foot to help aim your body to the right of the target. Keep your hands ahead of the ball as you take a flatter swing to help promote a longer inside swinging path. The clubhead should be taken back so it is parallel to your feet alignment for a closed clubface at impact. Your back hand should cross over your forward hand a little to help encourage a lateral spin. As you lead into your follow through, you should notice that your shoulders will turn in a little lower than normal due to the flatter swing.

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