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No More Left-to-Right


Chuck Cook was recently named the 1996 PGA Teacher of the Year. He teaches out of Barton Creek Country Club in Austin, Texas. He is a disciple of the late Harvey Penick, the world renowned golf instructor.


The first step to eliminating an unwanted "left to right" flight path of your ball is to strengthen your grip. Turn your hands well to the right until your ball begins going too far to the left. * (Once you start hitting it left, that indicates your club head is becoming square to the direction of your swing.)


After you've adjusted your grip, the next step is this practice drill: You begin by lining three balls diagonally in front of you.


When you begin your downswing you will feel as if you are swinging toward the "outside," or to the right. This will help rid you of the "left to right" shot.


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