What Is A Pull Draw?

Line your body up just right of the target, keep the clubface square to where you want the ball to go, and swing from inside to out. If it’s still not working, ease up on your grip—too tight and you’ll force a pull draw every time.

What’s Actually Going On Here

A pull draw starts left of target and curves further left for right-handed golfers.

That happens when the clubface closes early relative to your swing path, which is coming from the inside (right of the target line). The ball peels off left and keeps bending—perfect for sneaking around doglegs or dodging trouble.

Most of the time, it’s your alignment (body aimed too far left), grip pressure (too much and the face twists shut), or ball position (too far forward) nudging you into this shot.

How to Actually Fix It

Set up right of target, check your grip pressure, and groove an inside-out path.

Work through these steps in order. Grab a launch monitor or video app like V1 Golf (as of 2026) to confirm what’s changing.

Double-Check Your Setup
- Stand just right of the target line—feet, hips, and shoulders all pointing that way.
- Place the ball just inside your front heel.
- Make sure the clubface points at the target, not drifting left.
Dial In Your Grip Pressure
- Hold the club firmly enough to control it, but don’t strangle it—white knuckles will flip the face closed too soon.
- A neutral grip (see the chart below) usually keeps the face from spinning shut.
Feel the Right Path
- Take practice swings and imagine the club moving from inside to square.
- Lay down two alignment sticks: one along your target line, the other at 45° to the right. Your club should swing along the second stick and exit toward the first.
Check Your Path with a Simple Drill
- At address, set a headcover or small object 6 inches behind the ball.
- If you clip it in the downswing, your path is too steep or over-the-top—aim to swing more from the inside.
Lock In the Draw Motion
- Tee up a ball and stick an alignment rod just outside it, angled right of target.
- Swing without hitting the rod—this trains an inside-out path.

Grip Pressure Scale (2026)

Rating	Pressure Level	What It Does to the Face
1–3	Too Loose (Grip slips)	Face stays open → slice
4–6	Just Right	Face squares up → straight or controlled draw
7–10	Too Tight (Death grip)	Face shuts early → pull draw or hook

Still Not Working? Try These Tweaks

Switch to a stronger-lofted club, adjust ball position, or slow your motion.

Grab a 3-wood or hybrid: These shapes are easier to draw than a driver when path and face control feel shaky.
Slide the ball back: Move it an inch or two toward your sternum to cut down on early face closure.
Go in slow motion: Video your downswing at half-speed. Watch for the clubhead lagging behind your hands—that’s what flips the face too soon.

How to Keep It From Happening Again

Build the right habits in practice and gear up properly.

Start every session with intentional draws: Hit 20 deliberate draw shots to groove the motion while your muscles are fresh.
Stick with impact tape: Put a fresh strip on your clubface each week. The wear tells you if you’re hitting draws, fades, or straight shots.
Practice with “soft hands”: Swing at 50% power and focus on path and face angle, not how hard you’re swinging.
Get fitted once a year: As of 2026, launch monitors let fitters tweak lie angle and shaft flex to dial out unwanted shot shapes. A 1° upright lie can often kill unintentional draws for good.