Thursday, April 2, 2020

How to Improve Your Drive Accuracy in Golf


The recipient of an MBA from Duke University, Jonathan Chou is an experienced business leader and turnaround specialist who most recently served as the CFO of Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. before relocating back to the US in 2018.  In his leisure time, Jonathan Chou enjoys playing golf.

One of the most common and frustrating problems for golfers is a slice on the drive. The failure to hit the ball straight results in decreased accuracy and a loss in distance.

Some of the common reasons for a slice include improper grip, an outside-in swing path, and an open clubface. These combine to deliver weak, high-arching shots to the right for right-handed golfers and to the left for left-handed golfers.

Many right-handed players who regularly slice the ball often aim farther left to compensate for the slice. However, this only makes the problem worse and reinforces poor habits. Instead, right-handed golfers should aim straight, with the ball positioned inside the left heel.

When gripping the club, right-handed players should rotate their hand clockwise to ensure they can see three of their knuckles. This provides a stronger grip and keeps golfers from opening the clubface before making contact with the ball.