The draw (right to left for righties) isn’t a natural ball flight for most players, but if you want added distance and extra spin, we’ll show you how to achieve it. Learning how to get a draw with a driver takes practice, good fundamentals and confidence.
Checklist for scoring a draw with a driver
The easiest way to reach a draw with a driver is to attack the process step by step. You will make most of the adjustments necessary to achieve a draw before swinging the club back.
Step 1: Check the driver settings
If you have an adjustable driver, you might consider making it a little more biased towards the pull. The draw bias will close the club face a bit and make it a little easier to get the draw. If you’re not comfortable changing it to an equalizing bias, at least make sure the driver head is set to neutral.
Step 2: Configuration adjustments
You can make a few adjustments to your setup that make it much easier to achieve parity. These adjustments include:
- Dropping the foot back a little at addresseven just one inch, allows you to create an in-out swing path.
- Make sure your hips and shoulders are square or just slightly off to your target line.Some players like to feel their shoulders drop back an inch or two.
- Place the ball forward in your stance, inside the heel of the lead.
- Your grip should be neutral to slightly strong. A grip that is too weak can leave the clubface open, making it more difficult to get a draw.
Step 3: Angle the club face
Get your clubface in the right position. Line up the clubface slightly to the left of your swing path. Your body line and swing path will still be towards your target. Placing the clubface in this position will help eliminate additional face manipulation during the swing.
Step 4: Swing path in-out
To score a draw, the club must travel on an in-out path relative to the target line. This path allows the clubhead to approach the ball on the inside, creating the side spin necessary for the ball to curve left (for a right-handed golfer).
Step 5: Trust the swing path
Most of the work required to achieve a draw happens in the setup. Once you are properly positioned, you must visualize and trust the swing path.
The road will be slightly inward with a shallow swing plane, then it moves outward. Many golfers are afraid to swing to the right of the target for fear of a slice. However, if you make the necessary setup adjustments and your clubface is square or slightly off the fairway, you will return the ball with a nice draw.
Drill to practice the draw shot
One of the best drills to achieve a draw is to set up with some alignment lines. One pitch club is your target line and another is just a little bit right to match your swing path. Place these in front of your mouse so you have the right view as you practice making a draw.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
If you’ve adjusted your setup and drive path, but you’re still struggling to get a draw, it could be because of these reasons.
Overdoing the inner path
The swing path to get a draw is a bit in-out. If you drive the club in too quickly or too hard, it can lead to a jam or a strike. When making any adjustments to your movement, keep them minimal. Keep your take slow, low and long so the club doesn’t go in too quickly.
Clubface is open to influence
An open forehand at impact will keep you from reaching par. The first thing to check here is your control. If your grip is weak, you may not be able to rotate the face through the stroke. Tighten the grip a bit by turning your hands to the right (for a right-handed player) and use that to help you set the club through impact.
Ball too far out of position
If the ball position is too far back, you can hit the ball while the backswing is still too open. This creates a slightly steeper angle of attack, which can cause a chip or fade. Keep the ball position forward when hitting a draw driver.
Final thoughts
You do not need to change your move to achieve a draw. All you need to change is your configuration. Once you’ve made these necessary adjustments, you can fine-tune them to create the ideal draw rate you’re looking for. Practice making a draw on the range with extension sticks and you’ll find it easier to understand what it takes to get your driver to draw.
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