Gary Player is one of the greatest players to have ever graced the professional game.
Player racked up 159 worldwide wins throughout his career, including an incredible nine major championships.
The South African managed to compete with American greats Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, despite his smaller stature and inferior power.
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Gary Player had to earn his way to the top. He did it the hard way through hours upon hours of hard practice every single day.
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And he became one of the best golfers to ever play the game.
So it goes without saying that any golf tips he has to offer should be grasped with both hands by amateur golfers who are looking to improve their games.
Gary Player tells amateurs one thing they cannot do if they want to draw the ball
Gary Player took part in an instructional video for Sonic Titan Golf back in the day.
And he explained how amateur golfers can easily hit draws, while warning them what not to do.
“When you draw it, you put the ball back in your stance a little bit, and just bring your hands on the inside more,“ Player explained.
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“Just a little bit more on the inside.
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“Instead of going back straight, just bring your hands back on the inside, and make sure your head doesn’t go forward.
“Because if your head goes forward, you’re not gonna be able to release.
“So you want to make sure your hands are on the inside, and don’t let your head go forward, which will make your hands be very lively.“
That is very good advice from Player but, be warned – trying to draw the golf ball can be extremely destructive to your round.
The key to not hitting destructive hooks
Hitting a draw is more simple than some amateurs think.
However, it’s worth noting that it can be an extremely damaging shot if you don’t quite get it right.
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Firstly, any draw shot will have top spin, so when the ball lands, there is always a chance that it will run into trouble.
Secondly, when drawing the golf ball, it is so easy for the hands to become overactive in the golf swing.
A draw quickly turns into a pull-hook and then you’re really in trouble.
A slight fade is by far the safer shot. It is why so many of the world’s best golfers have evolved into faders of the ball.
Even if you over-fade the golf ball, it will land softly with back spin. To improve your scores, only hit draws when it is an absolute necessity to do so.
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