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When hitting woods (3 wood, 5 wood) and driver off the tee, I am think I am striking the heel of the club.
The ball ends up approx 100-150 yards on the left with a low and straight trajectory.
It is a weak strike and I not feeling comfortable.
Please could you help.
Anand.
Anand,
It sounds as if you are swinging the club on an outside to inside downswing path causing the club to get further from your body and exposing the heel of the club to strike the ball. This will also cause the ball to go low and left for a right handed golfer. Without seeing your swing it's difficult to remedy the situation. If you can send me a video of your swing to pgapro198699@yahoo.com and I will take a look at it and respond.
Thanks for the question,
Michael
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Michael Hoffman
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I have been a golf professional since 1981. I was elected into the PGA in 1987. I attained my master club fitter certificate in 1992. I have given thousands of lessons over the years and I can answer questions about instruction, golf in general, rules, equipment, practice techniques etc. I have served on the board of directors of the Southern Texas PGA for twelve years and was the President from 2002-2003. I am no longer a card carrying PGA member.
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I started as as assistant golf professional in 1981. I have been a head golf professional at several clubs as well as the general manager at two clubs. I am master clubfitter and have given many individual as well as group lessons over the years. I was the President of the Southern Texas PGA 4 years ago. I have been a rules official for the tour qualifying school as well as other events. I have won the Merchandiser of the year award in our section twice.
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