Category: Golf Swing Faults

Whether you slice or hook the ball, chunk or blade, here are some great tips to get out of your golf slump.

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Golf Swing Faults: "The Yips"

This is less of a swing fault and more of a mental game problem and describes a golfer who makes involuntary movements during the swing.

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Golf Swing Fault: Shank (or "Hosel Rocket")

Also called a "hosel rocket", this is when you hit the ball with the hosel (club's neck) instead of the clubface, resulting in an erratic shot.

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Golf Swing Faults: Bladed Shot

When a golfer makes contact with the lower portion of the club face, causing the ball to fly lower than usual and in most cases, further than intended.

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Golf Swing Faults: Chilly Dip

Similar to a chunk, but this specifically refers to when you duff a chip shot.

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Golf Swing Faults: Chunked Shot

Also known as a "duff", this is when a golfer hits the ground or turf behind the golf ball, causing poor contact and reduced distance of the shot.

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Golf Swing Faults: Topped Shot

A topped shot is when a golfer hits the top of the golf ball, causing it to only travel a short distance forward.

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Golf Swing Faults: Whiff Shot

A "whiff" is when a golfer swings but misses the ball entirely.

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Golf Swing Faults: Push Shot

For the right-handed player, a push shot is where the ball starts right of the target and flies relatively straight.

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Golf Terms: Pull Shot

For a right-handed golfer, a pull shot is one that starts far left of the target and travels straight.

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Golf Terms: What is a Hook?

Also known as a "snap hook", a hook shot for a right-handed golfer is one that curves severely right to left and is generally an erratic shot.

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