Sometimes it is just difficult to get your ball to fly in the direction of the hole. You will hear golf aficionados refer to these "poor" shots as a slice, a draw/fade, a hook, a push, or a shank. Here we focus on the golf push shot, and how to fix it.

In golf, the word "Push" is used to describe a drive where the golf ball flies in a straight line to the right of the intended target. This is different than a "Slice" in that the ball flies straight, whereas a "Slice" curves to the right. Note that a line drive that flies to the left of the intended target is called a "Pull".

A push is usually the results of one or more of the following:

Your swing path - If your swing path goes from the inside to the outside (this is usually the result of a golfer pushing their arms out, causing the club head to move from inside to outside), then the ball will always fly to the right of the target. Try to be aware of the path of your swing - once you know you are swinging to the right, it does become easier to straighten it out.

Your posture - You may find that you are leaning back during your swing. If that is the case, try moving your weight a little bit forward. It should not feel unnatural. Also, if your shoulders, feet, or hips are aiming a bit to the right, that may also cause a push. Try to straighten your body out and your ball may just go where you want it to.:)

Your position - If your stance does not cause the ball to be in the appropriate strike zone, then the ball will not be struck at the right time of the arc in your swing. If you think this may be the problem, try moving the ball a little bit forward. If that does not work, pay attention to your stance - you may be standing with your legs too far apart.

Good luck and see you out there on the course!