Power fade it

Why this shot can be as long as a nice draw

Fault: Hitting the ball with an open face Fix: Keep the face closed to target… but open to your swing path

For most golfers who slice, a draw becomes something of a holy grail. This is often based around the notion that a slice saps distance, while a draw adds it. However, this isn’t necessarily true. A fade can go as far as a draw so long as you present the clubface to the ball at the right angle. This power fade is the achievable way for the slicer to add distance. Here’s how it works.

X Avoid the short fade Most slicers hit the ball with the face open to the target line. This sends the ball right, as well as adding loft and spin which saps power. TG TOP 50 LEE COX THE SHIRE LONDON Coach to World Long Drive Champion Joe Miller and...