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Re: Shaping the Ball
I think most pro's play fades or draws not because it is harder/easier to play then the straight shots, but rather it is easier to control your distances. It is much easier to get the ball closer to the hole if it is coming in sideways with spin especially if you have the ability to start the ball in the middle of the green and let it work towards the hole. While straght shots tend to run through greens.
On the other hand there have been some pretty good golfers who have successful by playing just one of the shots most all of the time. i.e. Bruce Lietzke just played a power fade, Kenny Perry just hits a draw. Now if you can win on tour by playing one shot well and playing to your strength, I think most ametuers can learn from that.
I think most pro's play fades or draws not because it is harder/easier to play then the straight shots, but rather it is easier to control your distances. It is much easier to get the ball closer to the hole if it is coming in sideways with spin especially if you have the ability to start the ball in the middle of the green and let it work towards the hole. While straght shots tend to run through greens.
On the other hand there have been some pretty good golfers who have successful by playing just one of the shots most all of the time. i.e. Bruce Lietzke just played a power fade, Kenny Perry just hits a draw. Now if you can win on tour by playing one shot well and playing to your strength, I think most ametuers can learn from that.
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