Pulling the ball REALLY bad all of a sudden

[illmadden]

Last week I had the same problem, so I logged on here to see if someone might have the answer. Someone posted a link to golf.com and just my luck, they had two videos on correcting pulls. One video had a drill where you place a water bottle two feet behind your ball. During your upswing, make sure the back of your iron (preferrably a 7i) hits the bottle. I didn't use a bottle. I just used another golf ball and made sure the iron head was on the same plane as the ball. Then during your downswing, use the top of your grip as a pointer in which you want your ball to go.
I don't know if this makes any sense to you. I recommend that you search golf.com and look for both videos.

Two weeks ago, I went out and shot a 109. It was the first time in over a year that I hit over 100. I usually hit in the high 90's. But after watching the videos and practicing the lessons, I hit an 89 last Saturday. I know that's not a great score, but I can tell you now it's not because I pull my shots!

[JKilgore44]

I have a similar problem that usually comes around every month or so. It seems like it isn't my swing so much as it is my grip. I tend to get a really strong grip with my right hand and bring my thumb over too much. When I have my thumb properly aligned, it seems to go away. Just a thought, hope things work out for you.

[gills]

Same thing happens to me and when it does:

1- I slow up my backswing and think 70% power

2- I focus on the ball for as long as i can without picking my head up after i'm 100% certain i hit the ball and it's in the air.


Seems to help me. Good luck.

-Tom

[Grazer]

it could also be your grip, but changing grip is a big thing. as someone else said id try to keep that right elbow close to the body it feels weird at first but give it a week or two and youll hopefully be hitting it straight to a mild push or slice.

[Island_Duffer]

I just took a lesson to help solve this pull/slice in my swing. My goodness did the pro ever have an easy fix for me. After watching me on tape he had me change one thing that really helped.
On my takeaway I was turning my hips and shoulders back at the same time. He simply had me delay my hip turn a little and voila... my irons suddenly had a WAY tighter dispersion. I am also swinging easier, but hitting the ball the same distance as before.