Andy Sullivan How To Hit A Draw

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Watch our Andy Sullivan How To Hit A Draw Masterclass. The Englishman reveals the secrets to a shot that will add yards and accuracy to your game

There are two occasions when a draw will really help you off the tee. Firstly, if the hole shapes to the left – following that shape with your ball flight will maximise your chances of hitting the fairway. Secondly, if you are looking to pinch a few extra yards the draw spin will do that for you. Either way, the draw is a good skill to learn and well worth devoting time to while you're on the range.

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The key here is to create the shape by changing your address position. So start by moving your ball back in your stance and aim your feet a fraction further right that usual. This creates the in-to-out swing shape that you need through impact to get the ball turning over in the air.

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The misconception that many players have when it comes to hitting a draw is that they feel they have to flip the hands over through impact to generate the sidespin they are looking for. But for me, this is uncontrollable so I like to set up for the draw at address and then swing freely. This way I can get a nice 5-yard draw that adds distance without destroying my accuracy.

Neil Tappin
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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.