Help with Fade

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By John H

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  1. John H

    John H
    Beaufort, South Carolina

    I'm a mid/high handicap, 14-16 index depending on the season. I generally hit everything in my bag straightish. My driver used to go straight, though now always fades. I've got a sore left elbow that started about 4 months ago. I had to adjust my grip more open to put less stress on it. That really created this fade. It's ok, I can compensate by lining up the left side, and it will usually end up center or right side of fairway. Drive distance after roll out is usually 230-250. I'm going to a fitter in a week, and I'm sure they can, or will say they can, adjust something that will help. But I feel like it's a swing fundamental issue.

    Any good sources I should look at online? I'm going to schedule something with my PGA pro here locally to see what he says.

  2. Chuck Zirkle

    Chuck Zirkle
    Mt Pleasant, SC via Rocky Top Tennessee

    Military
    Looking for a lot of answers might even confuse you more. Stick with you plan and am sure you PGA pro can take care of you issue(s). Might be some very simple. =)
  3. Rob_Roth1

    Rob_Roth1
    San Diego, CA

    You need to understand the ball flight laws to hit a fade.

    www.youtube.com/watch

    Also agree go see a PGA pro to help to ensure you path and face are under control
  4. Rick D

    Rick D
    Weston, WI

    The weak left hand is why you're fading it. Try diclofenac gel on the elbow. It's a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory. I use it for an arthritic big toe and a bad disk in the back. Really helps. Voltaren is a brand name. Over the counter at Walgreens.
  5. John H

    John H
    Beaufort, South Carolina

    I got a cortisone shot jn the elbow this week. So far so good. Going to wait 8-10 days to try it out.

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