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I have recently taken some lessons to fix a major problem with coming over the top and hitting big slices or fades. The problem with my swing path is now pretty much sorted and I have gone from hitting the above mentioned slice to hitting a draw.

My ball contact has improved dramatically, In general Im very happy with my swing at the moment, just one problem.

I am now missing a lot of greens left. Ball is starting online and drawing left often( not always, my good shots start right and draw in perfectly) . Now from reading on here about ball flight laws, its because my clubface is too square at impact.

How do I get my clubface slightly open? Do I open it at address?


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I have recently taken some lessons to fix a major problem with coming over the top and hitting big slices or fades. The problem with my swing path is now pretty much sorted and I have gone from hitting the above mentioned slice to hitting a draw.

My ball contact has improved dramatically, In general Im very happy with my swing at the moment, just one problem.

I am now missing a lot of greens left. Ball is starting online and drawing left often( not always, my good shots start right and draw in perfectly) . Now from reading on here about ball flight laws, its because my clubface is too square at impact.

How do I get my clubface slightly open? Do I open it at address?


Yes aim the clubface where you want the ball to start, which for a draw will be right of your target.  Club face is a tool of projection and the ball curves away from the path.  Great to hear you read about the ball flights, you're ahead of most golfers

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Thank you. Will aim the clubface a little right. When I did the odd one left during my lessons, the guy teaching me said it was because i was still coming over the top, even though it was drawing. He did manage to fix my slice for me though, so I shouldn't be too critical. Just happy that I have it sorted in my own mind now as to why this is happening.


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