Pulling to the left

[Billy_Baroo]

Lately, I've been struggling off the tee. With frequent mishits, I've been sending them straight out - splitting the fairway and then taking a hard left - or simply low and immediately left. At the beginning of summer, I was doing great but this has developed into a full blown problem. Any advice for me to try at the range? Thanks in advance.

[lamebums]

Does it 1) start left and go further left, 2) start left and keep left, or 3) start straight and go left?

1 - pull-hook - I am guessing you've got the clubface too closed off at impact. You mentioned your trajectory is low, which a closed clubface can do.

2 - pull - Outside-in swing path + closed clubface. If this is the case you'll need to work on fully extending through impact (to cure the outside-in) and then keep the club square at impact.

3 - hook - Most likely I can think of is an inside-out swing path, but only if your irons also draw/hook. Also, you could be hitting the club on the heel.

There's cures for all of these, but I'm curious as to which one you've got.

[Billy_Baroo]

Does it 1) start left and go further left, 2) start left and keep left, or 3) start straight and go left?

It's sad but true...I think I'm guilty of all of the above at different times. I think I only do # 2 (outside-in) on purpose when I'm scared of OB or hazards on the right. # 3 is the biggest problem but at times, I think # 1 happens, too. My natural shot is a noticeable draw with both irons and woods. # 3 seems to explain the problem.