looking for tips on hitting a straight ball in golf?
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on your through swing, stay back on your right foot(left if your lefthanded)this will keep your hips from coming out which will make the ball squirt out to the right\n\nalso, make sure when your hands get to the ball that your hands are turning over. that will make a world of a difference...somethin i forget ALOT
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All the above answers are good advise, but I don't think they are going to stop you from slicing.\nAim, swing speed and tempo are a must for a good shot, but for a quick fix (not one that solves the reason your slicing), try rolling you top hand over the bottom one a little more (it's called tightening your grip), and move your back foot back a little. The more you tighten and bring the foot back, the more the ball should go left (or in your case straighter).
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following these three guidelines can lead to a smooth and sound takeaway.\n\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_krause083104.cfm
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Shot putts to make sure you accelarte as you hit the ball, set the putter about an 1/2 inch behind the ball.  The trick is to think you have cheated yourself on the back swing so you have to make sure you accelarte the stroke.  That is OK came form the pro at Doral.  Here are some more\n\nPressure Putting\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_nesbitt120505.cfm\n\nThe fundamentals of putting\nStrategic planning of the putt\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_beck110904.cfm
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May is free golf lesson month go to www.playgolfamerica.com to sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro\n\ntrying your 3-wood instead of your driver.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_anderson061504.cfm\n\nIf you struggle with your tee shots, try a couple of these drills to help you build confidence and consistency\n\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_polites110104.cfm
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Two things are happening.\n1) You are hitting the ball with a slightly open face.\nThis alone produces a high shot that starts right and goes right. \n\n2) You are swinging from outside to in and not straight through the ball.\nThis alone produces a shot that starts left and slices right.\n\nCombining the above will produce a high shot that starts out straight but then slices badly once the side spin overcomes the velocity.\n\nRe-check your swingpath and grip.
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Try to use stiff shaft, I used to use Regular shaft but after I have changed the shaft to stiff, I can hit it much \nfurther than before and also straighter, so go can change your shaft immediately.\nHAPPY GOLFING!
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You may want to go to www.playgolfamerica.com and sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro \n\n\nhitting down on the ball is good with all clubs in your bag except your driver.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_rihm040704.cfm
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for me to hit a draw, the first thing I do is widen my stance. I will take a few practice swings normally to see the path of the club coming thru at impact. next I will round out my swing and play the ball a little back in the stance. If you are right handed then you need to swing the club and at the finish your club should point at 2 o'clock.
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You should stand across the lane, which gives you more of a chance to hit the pin. If you stand on the same side, you would have to roll the ball perfectly for 60 feet! \nTo get a little hook w/o hurting your hand... notice how your hand naturally hangs at your side. The thumb is pointing toward your leg. Just copy this grip with the ball and your thumb comes out first and the natural follow thru will let your fingers "lift" the side of the ball giving it some spin. Because of the oil on the front part of the lane, the ball will go straight, but at the end where it's dry, the spin will carry the ball into the pocket.
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Two things lead to most topped shots.  One thing you can do is taking something the size of a dime and pretend that the golf ball.  The concentration and the swing speed you use to hit the small item is the same you should use when you hit the golf ball.  Remember to concentrate on the bottom part of the ball not the top.  \nreasons for topping\n1.When you start taking the club back lifting your body up.  This is done by straitening the knees.  Try to keep them bent the entire time.  The ball is 1.5 inches so it only takes a little movement to cause a top.  Here is how you try to prevent this – Take some practice swing hitting something the size of penny.  You have to concentrate on it to make sure you hit it.  That is the same thing you need to do with the golf ball.  You want that concentration to keep you from moving away from the ball.  \n\nYou have to keep that left arm straight.  You bend it ½ and inch and your in the middle of the ball.  This is where you use your hand eye coordination.  The right arm just keeps things going, don’t let it over power your left or you will get those deep bone jaring divots.  You do not want that.
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109, you are well on your way to breaking 100 in the next round or 3, if you haven't already. Point being you are a fair to good club swinger who is improving. \nMost of the above answers are good, but just getting it out in play will not teach you how to hit a long bunker shot which you are going to need as your game improves. If the smart play is to punch it out because of the situation like the lip, trees, lake etc. then do it, but you still need to hit a few long ones because this won't be the last time you are in one.\n   Greg V had most of the components right, but he got confused on ball placement. In order to hit the ball first you have to put it a little BACK in your stance (and I mean a little) so you strike the ball first not the sand. The idea being to slightly hit it into the sand which repells the ball out or get it out clean. In a green side bunker you play the ball a little forward so you strike the sand first which explodes under the ball and forces it out. I don't know about the feet digging in part, but I always waggle my feet in so as not to loose my footing, which as you know if you ever played in sneakers on wet grass, can really ruin a shot.\nYou don't necessarily have to go for the green either. If you think you can make it, or,  if you don't you won't leave a hard chip (like another bunker shot) then go for it, that's the fun of the game.. My guess if you were 200 out it was your 2nd shot on a par 4 or 5. To make par, hit it to a distance you are confident from, say 100yds. So say you hit your wedge 100yds.usually, in this bunker trap you would hit a 9 or 8 to make it go 100 yds because you loose distance from the sand which is not as solid as the fairway. Chip up and hopefully make the putt for par.
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If your ball starts on target (i.e., where you are aiming) and then curves, the curve is likely due to the club-head not traveling in a straight line when it is striking the ball.  The simplest drill that I know to fix this is to get a long foam tube (like you use to bash your sister with at the beach) and place it about 2" outside of your ball and pointed at your target.  Then try to hit the golf ball without hitting the tube (tip: it will be really, really hard to do!)\n\nIf, however, your ball starts to the right of your target and then curves farther right, then you are hitting the ball with an open face.  This type of error is somewhat more easy to fix . . . usually by using a "stronger" grip (i.e., rolling the hands a little bit to the right on the grip).\n\nDisclaimer: I'm no golf teacher . . . just a guy who's been playing for about 38 years . . . $100 spent on 3 or 4 lessons would probably pay a much bigger benefit than any tip you will get here.\n\nGood luck!
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think that the ball is part of ur foot  and throw your leg where you want ur foot to go. Also build up your muscle in ur legs so when you hit the ball true it will go straight. And get a decent ball and boots
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practice. take lessons. anyone who is giving you any other answer is only giving you advice from their own experience and their swing is different than yours - guaranteed. Like the guy that said go to the gym... i don't go to the gym, i can hit 300 easy. i do have a naturally fast swing speed, but if i used the wrong club, i wouldn't hit as far, so any equipment suggestion would not be that helpful either. if you take lessons, your coach can send you in the right direction. there's no "secret" everyone's looking for a secret that's why golf magazines keep selling. you want to hit farther? maximize club head speed using the shaft and swing speed. easy to say, not so easy to do.
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Where is the ball in your address position? It should be in the middle or slightly behind the middle of your stance. Make sure when you swing to not involvle your lower body too much or the result will be an opening of the clubface making your shot go to the right. However, if your ball is hitting the hosel of the club ( the part that connects the club head to the club's shaft) you are shanking the ball. Try to stand a little further from the ball. And make an aggressive swing. if you continue to have problems invest a few bucks and get a lesson from your local PGA Professional.
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Good answer tyler, simple, but it is true, just play without worry, i am going to use that, thanks.\n\nsome advice is what i always say to people, sort of like tylers answer, Just grip it and rip it.  You cant overthink the game or it will kill you.  If u are still having trouble try just using a half swing for a bit and just foucus on hitting the ball and not worry about where it goes.\n\ngood luck and have fun