What Is a Push Fade?
A push fade is a golf shot that starts right of the target line and then curves farther to the right in the air.
For a right-handed golfer, the ball flight looks like this:
- The ball launches to the right of the intended target.
- It continues to curve gently or moderately farther right.
- It finishes well right of where the player was aiming.
In simple terms, a push fade is a shot that both starts right and fades right.
Push Fade Ball Flight
A push fade is different from a straight push because the ball does not simply fly straight to the right. It also has left-to-right curve.
It is also different from a standard fade, which usually starts slightly left of the target or near the target line before curving back to the right. A push fade starts right immediately and then curves even more right.
For Left-Handed Golfers
For a left-handed golfer, the directions are reversed. A push fade would start left of the target and curve farther left.
Key Takeaway
A push fade is a shot that starts right of the target and curves right for a right-handed golfer. If you see the ball begin right and continue moving right in the air, you are looking at a push fade.
