My Swing (raider24)

[raider24]

I've been Playing Golf for: 2 years

My current handicap index or average score is: unknown

My typical ball flight is: mostly hooking right off tee

The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is:   sandtrap

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[Beachcomber]

Hi Raider, welcome to TST!  Here is what I see when looking at your swing...

A1 (Address)

1.) The ball should be played closer to your left foot (front foot) - off the heel.

2.) Your feet should be flared like the model.  This will help you turn and load weight properly.  You will look like you are duck foot - but this is the proper setup.

3.) Your center (head/chest) should be centered squarely at address.  Your hands  should be pressed just forward inside your left thigh.

4.) With the improved setup of ball placement - hands and weight - you will be in a better position to hit the ball with the driver.

A2 (club shaft parallel to the ground)

1.) The big thing I see is that you are letting your left arm bend / break down.  Keep your left arm straight through the entire backswing and even through impact.  Your left arm will not bend until you are swinging into your finish (post impact).

A3 to A4

1.) Again you can see your left arm breakdown - which occurs early in the backswing (before A2) - the left arm should be straight.

2.) Notice on the model - how he loads the weight to his left foot - which can be seen by the right leg straightening - and loaded on the left foot and leg.  Your weight is too far on your right side in the backswing.

Here is a reference to the model from A1 to A8.  You should use this to better understand the mechanics and how the body works in the swing.

Here is a video which talks about keeping the left arm straight.

[FuzzyB1]

Also, get someone to show you a proper grip.  Good grip, good swing...bad grip, bad swing.  Both "V's" were your thumb and index finger meet should point towards your back shoulder.