If your golf shots keep going right, your clubface is likely pointing right at address or during the early part of the swing. Most golfers don’t realize this because they can’t clearly see where the clubface is aimed.
Why Your Golf Shots Go Right
When the ball starts or curves to the right, the clubface is usually not aligned the way you think it is.
In simple terms:
- The clubface controls the starting direction of the ball
- If the face is pointing right, the ball will start right
- If the path and face don’t match, the ball can curve even farther right
Most golfers assume their aim is correct because it feels correct. But from your view over the ball, small changes in clubface position are hard to detect.
The Real Problem: You Can’t Clearly See the Clubface
At address, your eyes are not directly behind the clubface. That makes it difficult to judge whether the face is square, open, or slightly off.
Small differences can cause big misses:
- A slightly open face → ball starts right
- A slightly closed face → ball starts left
- A face that looks square (but isn’t) → inconsistent shots
This is why golfers often think they are aimed straight when they are not.
Why Feel Doesn’t Match Reality
Many golfers rely on feel to judge alignment.
But feel is not always accurate.
What feels square can actually be:
- slightly open
- slightly closed
- or inconsistent from swing to swing
Without a clear visual reference, alignment can drift without you noticing.
What to Check Before You Swing
Before you start the swing, take a moment to check:
- Where the clubface appears to be pointing
- Whether that matches your intended target
- Whether your setup looks the same as your preferred setup
This is not about changing your swing.
It’s about being aware of what the club is doing before it moves.
Why This Happens So Often
Golfers hit shots to the right for a few common reasons:
- Setup changes slightly from shot to shot
- The clubface looks different from your perspective
- Alignment is based on feel instead of visual confirmation
Over time, these small differences create inconsistency.
Seeing Your Alignment More Clearly
When you can clearly see where the clubface is pointing, it becomes easier to:
- recognize when alignment matches your preferred setup
- notice when it has drifted
- step into each shot with more confidence
Visual awareness does not change your swing. It simply gives you a clearer picture before you begin.
How Visual Caddie Helps
Visual Caddie™ is a visual alignment aid that attaches to the shaft and gives golfers a clear reference point they can use at setup and during practice swings.
It helps you:
- see where your club is pointing
- check your setup more consistently
- recognize alignment drift before the swing
See your alignment. Stop guessing.
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