Hitting fade with closed stance

[Berty42]

Hey everybody,

I'm new to the forum but have read lots of threads and interested on some feedback. I started golfing seriously about 8 years ago. My handicap is about 15. My normal ball flight is a slight draw. I've been trying to hit fades with the conventional open stance. All I seem to do is start left of target and stay left of target, or even hook farther Left. I am most comfortable with a slightly closed stance. Any one play a fade from a closed stance? Or any thought?

[klineka]

Welcome to the forum! There are tons of articles and information on here that will help you out.

Here is one post that should help, is there a particular reason why you want to hit a fade? With a 15 handicap, there are probably other areas of your game that you can save more strokes by improving other than fading the ball. Most pro players swing a different shot than their stock shot only when it is absolutely required.

 

[Berty42]

Thanks for the Welcome!

That link was very helpful. I am just looking to improve and try new stuff with my game. I used to hit a big slice and over the years turned it into a draw. Just trying to elevate my game a little. I have a golf app called TheGrint and my handicap on there is an 8. Not sure if that takes into account slope and rating of courses. 

[cipher]

39 minutes ago, Berty42 said:

Hey everybody,

I'm new to the forum but have read lots of threads and interested on some feedback. I started golfing seriously about 8 years ago. My handicap is about 15. My normal ball flight is a slight draw. I've been trying to hit fades with the conventional open stance. All I seem to do is start left of target and stay left of target, or even hook farther Left. I am most comfortable with a slightly closed stance. Any one play a fade from a closed stance? Or any thought?

From a fellow Sconnie, welcome to the site.  Many, many golfers play fades from a closed stance.  They are mostly pull slicers.  Basically your club face is just closed in relation to the path you are swinging on.  Maybe start a swing thread sometime if you want and someone can try and help.  Otherwise there is not really much anyone can tell you.  Hope you stick around and become involved in the site.

[Berty42]

22 minutes ago, klineka said:

Welcome to the forum! There are tons of articles and information on here that will help you out.

Here is one post that should help, is there a particular reason why you want to hit a fade? With a 15 handicap, there are probably other areas of your game that you can save more strokes by improving other than fading the ball. Most pro players swing a different shot than their stock shot only when it is absolutely required.

 

I could also just learn to perfect my draw as the article said. Become good/great at a certain shot type. 

[cipher]

22 minutes ago, Berty42 said:

I could also just learn to perfect my draw as the article said. Become good/great at a certain shot type. 

Sure, and as you work on your swing you will continue to develop and refine a pattern.