About once every ten shots, I send the ball sideways and it seems to be worse with my short irons (7-PW). Driver and fairway woods are ok. I initially thought I was shanking, but I don't think it's coming off the hosel ... it's that the face is way open. Here's what I think it is ... I come through the contact area with the butt end of the grip leading the way, similar to a baseball bat. (The back of my left hand is more parallel than perpendicular to the target line). The club head is way behind and open, which sends the ball sideways.
As a kid, I learned to swing a baseball bat long before a golf club. I think this has instilled a lifelong swing flaw for me. To make it worse, I started played softball for the first time in 10 years this spring. (I have since stopped playing)
Has anyone else had this problem? Any recommended drills?
Thanks in advance.
As a kid, I learned to swing a baseball bat long before a golf club. I think this has instilled a lifelong swing flaw for me. To make it worse, I started played softball for the first time in 10 years this spring. (I have since stopped playing)
Has anyone else had this problem? Any recommended drills?
Thanks in advance.
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