What Is a Pull Draw?
A pull draw is a golf shot that starts left of the target line and then curves farther left in the air.
For a right-handed golfer:
- Pull = the ball starts left of the intended target.
- Draw = the ball curves from right to left.
- Pull draw = the ball starts left and continues curving left.
For a left-handed golfer, the directions are reversed: the ball starts right of the target and curves farther right.
What Does a Pull Draw Look Like?
A pull draw typically has this flight pattern:
- The ball launches left of your target line.
- It turns farther left during the flight.
- It finishes well left of the intended target.
This is different from a straight pull, which starts left and stays mostly straight, and different from a normal draw, which may start right of the target and curve back toward it.
Why the Name Matters
Understanding ball flight helps you diagnose your swing. A pull draw tells you two important things:
- The clubface is aimed left of the target at impact.
- The swing path is even farther to the right of the clubface than the face angle, creating draw spin.
In simple terms, the ball starts left because of the clubface, and it curves left because of the relationship between the clubface and swing path.
Quick Check
If your shot starts left and curves more left, you are likely hitting a pull draw. If this happens unintentionally, check your alignment, clubface position, grip, and swing path.
