Watch our Andy Sullivan How To Hit A Draw Masterclass. The Englishman reveals the secrets to a shot that will add yards and accuracy to your game

In This exclusive feature we asked Andy Sullivan How To Hit A Draw. Here the Englishman explains how to find a controlled flight with added distance.

There are two occasions when a draw will really help you off the tee. Firstly, if the hole shapes to the left – following that shape with your ball flight will maximise your chances of hitting the fairway. Secondly, if you are looking to pinch a few extra yards the draw spin will do that for you. Either way, the draw is a good skill to learn and well worth devoting time to while you're on the range.

The key here is to create the shape by changing your address position. So start by moving your ball back in your stance and aim your feet a fraction further right that usual. This creates the in-to-out swing shape that you need through impact to get the ball turning over in the air.

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The misconception that many players have when it comes to hitting a draw is that they feel they have to flip the hands over through impact to generate the sidespin they are looking for. But for me, this is uncontrollable so I like to set up for the draw at address and then swing freely. This way I can get a nice 5-yard draw that adds distance without destroying my accuracy.

Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

Throughout his time with the brand he has also covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. 


Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons: PING Blueprint S (4&5), PING Blueprint T (6-PW) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X