In this instructional golf video, Bernhard Langer explaining how to Draw and Fade the golf ball.

 

 

Drawing and fading the golf ball are two valuable shot-shaping techniques that can help you navigate different course situations and improve your overall game. Here's how to execute both a draw and a fade

Draw (Right-to-Left Shot for Right-Handed Golfers)

Grip Adjustment

For a draw, slightly rotate your hands to the right (clockwise for right-handed golfers) on the grip. This encourages a closed clubface at impact.

Stance Alignment

Align your feet, hips, and shoulders slightly to the right of your target (closed stance). This sets up the initial path of the ball to the right.

Club Path

Swing along your body's alignment, but slightly from the inside to out. This creates an "in-to-out" club path that imparts sidespin on the ball, causing it to curve from right to left.

Clubface Alignment

Aim the clubface slightly to the right of your target. The closed clubface at impact will produce the desired draw spin.

Swing Feel

Focus on releasing the clubhead through impact, feeling the clubface closing. Your hands should rotate naturally, promoting the draw spin.

Practice

Experiment with grip adjustments and swing paths on the driving range to find the right combination that produces a controlled draw.

Fade (Left-to-Right Shot for Right-Handed Golfers)

Grip Adjustment

For a fade, slightly rotate your hands to the left (counterclockwise for right-handed golfers) on the grip. This encourages an open clubface at impact.

Stance Alignment

Align your feet, hips, and shoulders slightly to the left of your target (open stance). This sets up the initial path of the ball to the left.

Club Path

Swing along your body's alignment, but slightly from the outside to in. This creates an "out-to-in" club path that imparts sidespin on the ball, causing it to curve from left to right.

Clubface Alignment

Aim the clubface slightly to the left of your target. The open clubface at impact will produce the desired fade spin.

Swing Feel

Focus on delaying the release of the clubhead through impact, feeling the clubface remaining more open. This promotes the fade spin.

Practice

Spend time on the range experimenting with grip adjustments and swing paths to create a consistent fade.

Both the draw and the fade shots require practice to develop control and consistency. Remember that small adjustments can produce significant changes in shot shape. Work with a golf instructor if possible, as they can provide personalized guidance and help you refine your technique. Practicing these shot shapes will give you more tools to handle different course situations and help improve your overall golf game.

 

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"How to Draw and Fade the Golf Ball"