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Draw and Fade: Sergio Garcia's Driver Settings

In two minutes for TaylorMade, Sergio Garcia demonstrates how he shapes the ball with his driver: a draw that curves slightly from right to left, followed by a fade from left to right. Just two adjustments are all it takes each time.

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Sergio García · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

To be continued

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What the lesson shows

For the draw, Sergio Garcia Aim a little further to the right and positions the body perpendicular to that offset line. This helps it to swing from the inside out and to relax your grip on the club so that the ball curves from right to left.

For the fade, he does the opposite: he aim further to the left, so that the ball goes to the left, then helps prevent sagging a little his hands so that the clubface doesn't close. He's not looking for a big cut; just a ball that curves gently from left to right.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. Choose the spin and the ball's starting point.
  2. For a draw, align your body slightly to the right.
  3. Swing from the inside and let the club relax.
  4. For a fade, stand a little to the left.
  5. Keep your hands slightly relaxed as they move through the ball.

Key Takeaways

Draw: Aim slightly to the right, with your body square to that line.
Draw: Swing from the inside out, keeping the club relaxed.
Fade: Aim to the left; the ball curves to the left.
Fade: Hold back the release slightly to keep the clubface open.
A subtle effect, not a dramatic curve.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Trying to get too much spin with the driver.
  • Aim at the final target without shifting your aim.
  • If you completely relax your hands on a fade, the ball will curve to the left.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Alternating between draw and fade with the same club
  2. A rod on the ground to check for misalignment
  3. Fades while keeping the hands relaxed

Your Questions

How does Sergio Garcia hit a draw with his driver?

He aims a little further to the right, keeps his body square to the line, swings from the inside out, and releases the club so the ball curves back to the left.

What about the fade?

He aims to the left, lets the ball fly to the left, and holds back slightly on the follow-through so the clubface doesn't close. He's looking for a gentle spin, not a big cut.

Do you need to change your swing for each shot?

Sergio Garcia changes only two things: his alignment and the relaxation of his hands.

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