The #2 most reported Miss-Hit in golf is the twin sister of the slice with the ball turning sharply left (RHGs). The Hook has a lower-than-normal trajectory and lots of roll out by the ball on the ground. It is caused by the Law of Face, (a Closed Club Face) on the Path of the swing. The leading cause of the hook is the swing fault called a Strong Lead or Strong Trail Hand Grip.
Swing Element
Release
Did you know?
A hook can be useful for escape shots in golf. This is because the launch of the ball is reduced, and it will help keep the ball under branches or obstacles blocking the way back to the fairway.
What you need to know: The Hook is one of the top reported Miss-Hits of better players and signals many Swing Elements are correct. Identifying the cause of the Closed Face begins with checking primarily for a Strong Grip.