Hook Fix

[Pickdaddy16]

Been struggling with hooks- got a lesson 2 days ago and this is my first practice session. Felt awesome to not see it dive bomb left with top spin. The pro had me thinking about swinging left with and open face and a shallow left finish. Even managed to hit a low stinger.

 

Anybody else struggled with the same thing and what was your fix?

 

[5 O'Clock Charlie]

I don't struggle with hooking it. But I do have a question. Is this video shot at Fairways and Greens? Man I miss that place. Knoxville is the best.

[Pickdaddy16]

Yes sir- been there 2 years- done wonders for my game. Been doing lessons with Randy Wiley.

[Coy M]

Grip the club alittle tighter with pinkie, ring and middle finger on your left hand. I can't really tell in the vid but If you're trying to hit ball from inside out try not to hit it "out" so much. If that makes sense.. haha

[rickbgolfer]

Keep the butt end of the club pointing at say your belt buckle. Your first move is a drop of the handle of the club..

[Hawk49]

I struggle with a hook from time to time and it's because I load the shaft so hard it releases prior to impact with a closed club face. It's hard to tell from the rear video, however, it appears as if you might be loading the shaft and releasing the angle too quick with a closed club face on impact. Just slightly closed with your swing speed can cause major hooks. Try to hold your lag a fraction longer. try float load lag drills on the range. Also, I’m not sure what shafts you are using, however, you might go to a club fitter to make sure the shafts aren't too weak for your swing. I began to have the hooking problem when I gained strength from weight training. I didn't realize I went from 105-106 swing speed to 115-120 mph with extra strength and additional lag. I began loading my shafts so hard at the top and releasing stored power prior to impact with closed club face. I fixed the issue by getting fitted by professional into X flex and working on float loading with lag drills to proper impact zones. it looks like you have a pretty hard transition (like me). Swing looks good though. I also play 2 degrees open. Hope this helps.

[Hawk49]

Also, check your grip. Don't get me wrong, I love to wrench that 3- 3 1/2 left hand knuckle with my driver, but that can cause it too. It could be as simple as the grip.