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Being able to 'draw' the ball - curve it gently from right to left (assuming you play right-handed) - is useful on at least 3 counts. If the fairway bends to the left then drawing the ball obviously enables you to follow it. Secondly if you have a tendency to slice the ball right then learning to draw the ball left will help to overcome this. Finally, putting draw on the ball increases forward spin which means the ball will bounce and roll forward more on landing to give greater distance.

Many beginners and high handicappers think that drawing the ball is an advanced technique that is only for the pros. This view is reinforced by the complexity of much of the advice available. One well-known golf guru's website lists 10 things to tweak, change or watch out for in order to draw the ball successfully. This is over-complicating something that is actually very simple.

To put draw on the ball you need to change just one thing. Take your normal stance with your toes parallel to the centre line and with the clubhead aiming the ball straight as normal. Then simply move your right foot back (towards the heel) about 3 inches. Then swing as normal.

That's it. The club will come through slightly in-to-out and put anti-clockwise spin on the ball, drawing it round to the left. For more draw move your right foot back a bit more. For less draw bring it forward a bit. Its that easy. Why not try it out on the range and then impress your partners next time you play...

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