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mrprovisional Well Established Member

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Today I shot a 97 and its my 3rd time breaking 100, but I was fighting a fade that wouldn't stop. Only about 4 of my drives stayed in play and the rest faded. The trajectory is awesome, but it slowly fades. My backswing I felt didnt come over the top but somehow I cant stop my fading....Any input on tips to stop or slow down the fading.

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embrace it and learn to control it. a nice little fade is the most beautiful shot in golf IMHO. not to mention all the best ball strikers in history incorporated it, nickalus, hogan, trevino, tiger used to. slice is a different story. sounds like u need to get it to fade a little less and then just aim left

we need to see a video probably to tell you how to slow it down, and just because you felt like you werent coming over the top doesnt mean you werent. where did the ball start out is the first thing we need to know, and then how drastic was the curve
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embrace it and learn to control it. a nice little fade is the most beautiful shot in golf IMHO. not to mention all the best ball strikers in history incorporated it, nickalus, hogan, trevino, tiger used to. slice is a different story. sounds like u need to get it to fade a little less and then just aim left

I dont have any updated vids, but the curve wasn't that drastic to consider it a slice.

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embrace it and learn to control it. a nice little fade is the most beautiful shot in golf IMHO. not to mention all the best ball strikers in history incorporated it, nickalus, hogan, trevino, tiger used to. slice is a different story. sounds like u need to get it to fade a little less and then just aim left

I'm with him, if it's just a small fade then by all means just play for it..!

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not to mention all the best ball strikers in history incorporated it, nickalus, hogan, trevino, tiger used to.

Nicklaus and Tiger the best ball strikers in history? Ha. Not among the top 100.

Most amateurs don't hit back of the circle fades, that's the problem.

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Zeph Incredible Member

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You are probably coming over the top, hitting fades and slices. Diagnosis without a video is difficult.

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There is nothing wrong with a fade. If you are struggling to break 100, the last thing you should be worrying about is a fade. Don't be shy about calling it a wicked slice. It's a pretty common problem. You aren't going to improve if you won't admit that a "fade" is really a slice.

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At HC 22 I would expect you to break 100 every time you play the course ......

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At HC 22 I would expect you to break 100 every time you play the course ......

I got a handicap 15 and still shoot over 100 on some occasions.

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Gerald Great Member

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It happens to me also, but normally a 22 HC should play around 95 and must have been playing better then so, to reach HC 22 .... my best 9 holes this year was 37 (+2) at our front nine (35) .... my worst ..... I don't care to remember

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Depending if it 'fades' or slices. If it's just pushing to the right, then use it. I have a slight draw that I use now.

A fade or draw looks great off the tee if you play it.

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Today I shot a 97 and its my 3rd time breaking 100, but I was fighting a fade that wouldn't stop. Only about 4 of my drives stayed in play and the rest faded. The trajectory is awesome, but it slowly fades. My backswing I felt didnt come over the top but somehow I cant stop my fading....Any input on tips to stop or slow down the fading.

You don't need to fight a fade - a consistent "fade" is awesome - wish I could hit one with my mid and short irons. My buddy Sheldon played off a 4 handicap with a a power fade for years. He went in an RCMP tournament at Kananaskis (probably only relevant to Albertans) and won by 10 strokes with that fade.

It sounds like you're fighting a slice - similar but much different. Re-read the "ball flight laws" thread.

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If you fade is a nice minor one, then that's your shot and just play for it!!

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I was struggling with a push/fade/slice for a couple of weeks so maybe my opinion can help. First off, few golfers hit a perfectly straight shot. a small curve left or right is normal. A slight fade also stops quicker than a draw so it is a more "controlled" shot. I usually hit a draw with the occasional pull hook or big push.

Lately, I couldn't hit anything but push fades and nasty slices. I went too a big 3-story driving range, and went to the tee directly in front of the sliding glass entrance doors. So basically, it was like using a mirror at your local range. Anyways, my swing got a little to vertical, once I flattened out my plane a little, I was back to hitting straight shots and draws.

Also check your body alingment and grip. I often open my shoulders when I set up for a driver or fairway wood. The result is either a slice or a big fade. One good tip to use with longer clubs, is too make sure your left arm is perpendicular to your spine at the top of your swing. Your left arm and spine should form the letter "T" at the top of the backswing. Hope that helps.

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He went in an RCMP tournament at Kananaskis (probably only relevant to Albertans).

gonna take a wild guess.... royal canadian mounted police. dude, are you a mountie? i took a picture with one when i was a kid.

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gonna take a wild guess.... royal canadian mounted police. dude, are you a mountie? i took a picture with one when i was a kid.

No, but Sheldon's dad is/was.

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I struggle with a "fade" every once in a while as well and a couple things have really helped in getting it out of my game. The first is a loose grip to help emphasize wrist action through impact and the one that made the most difference is a flat or almost bowed wrist at the top of my backswing. I still fade the ball once in awhile but my ball striking and accuracy has improved alot by double checking these 2 things in my practice swing.

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Battling a hook lately myself, I'd kill to have a nice little fade with my driver. That's what I'm working on right now but can't seem to fade it consistently.
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