When a right-handed golfer hits a Hook, the ball starts its flight to the left of the desired path, and spin on the ball creates a dramatic curve further to the left (it's just the opposite for left-handed golfers). WHY IT HAPPENS When you hook the ball, the club face is CLOSED at the point of contact. This means that it angles to the left of the direction you want the ball to go. As a result, the ball goes to the left of your desired line. With a hook, your swing path is also INSIDE OUT, which means that the club's path starts INSIDE the desired ball path and finishes OUTSIDE of that path. This puts a vicious counter-clockwise spin on the ball, taking it sharply to the left as it travels through the air.

HOW TO FIX IT

1. Square your swing path
• Your stance may not be aligned correctly
  Here's how to tell: if you're a right-handed golfer and put a club across your toes after addressing the ball, the shaft of the club would point to the right of your desired target. With a square stance, the line will be parallel to the line of desired ball travel.
• You may be standing too far from the ball
  Try moving a little closer to the ball at the address. In the correct posture, your upper arms should lightly touch your chest , and you should be in balance.
• Make sure that your elbow position is correct
  Your back elbow , that's the right elbow for a right-handed golfer , should be even with the front elbow. Many players try to tuck the back elbow against the torso, thereby creating an inside out swing.

Generally, simply squaring the swing path will also eliminate the problem of the closed club face. But if you've still got a closed club face , the P3ProSwing™ will tell you , then it's time to:

2. Square your club face by working on your grip
• Take a look at your grip
  Grip your club and address the ball. Notice the "vee" formed by the joint between your thumb and forefinger on each hand? With a proper grip, the vee on both hands should point towards your back shoulder , the right one, if you're a right-handed golfer.
• Check your clubface at address
  The leading edge of your club should be perfectly square to the sensor slots on your P3ProSwing™ before you swing. If you begin with the clubface closed, you won't be able to square it during the swing. This is a very common mistake, by the way, and the sensor slots on your P3ProSwing™ will help you 'cheat' your visualization while you learn!
• How's your balance?
  As you start your backswing, your weight should flow with the clubhead. At the top of your backswing most of your weight should be on your back foot (that's the right foot if you're a right-handed golfer). At the finish of your swing, most of your weight should be on your front foot , and you should be in balance.

Swing tempo, by the way, is important. Many people who hook 'em are trying to swing to fast. Slow your swing down a little bit, and stay in balance.