Golf IQ What to do when you start hooking your drives
Nov 21, 2025
In this discussion, Will Irwin, a scratch golfer and Golf Digest's social media editor, shares his insights on dealing with snap hooks, a common driver issue. He breaks down different types of hooks and why they can devastate your game. Will recounts his own experiences with sudden hooks, exploring practical fixes like adjusting tee height and stance. They suggest drills to combat hooks while maintaining a positive mindset, emphasizing how mental approach can influence performance. This chat is a goldmine for golfers struggling with their drives!
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Good Driving Then Sudden Snap Hooks
- Will Irwin described snap hooks suddenly appearing after his best driving season.
- He struggled to translate drills into on-course fixes and felt the problem creep into multiple rounds.
Two Different Snap Hook Causes
- Snap hooks share a closed clubface but differ by launch direction and angle of attack.
- Starting left usually means steep descent; starting right usually means too shallow and hitting up.
Tee Lower To Reduce Shallow Attacks
- Tee the ball lower to force a less shallow attack and reduce out-to-in path tendency.
- Use a lower tee as a simple on-course fix to curb high, loopy hooks immediately.