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It’s important to know how to hit a fade or a draw. In both instances, your stance should be slightly less than shoulder width, and your backswing should stop a little short of parallel. Fade • Allow for tighter grip pressure — an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 — and a more neutral grip with the “V” forming between your thumbs and forefingers pointing at your chin (right). • With the club aligned at your target, aim your body left of that target. • Be more upright on your backswing (left). • Try to hold the clubface open after hitting the ball (middle).  Draw • Allow for lighter grip pressure — 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 — and a stronger grip with the “V” forming between your thumbs and forefingers pointing at your right shoulder (right). • With the club aligned at your target, aim your body right of that target. • Swing the club more around your body on the backswing (left). • After hitting the ball, feel the toe turn down more than normal (middle). Eric Lohman is PGA director of golf at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine. To schedule a lesson, call (949) 653-5320 or send an e-mail to elohman@oakcreekgolfclub.com. |
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