Why Is My Golf Swing Off? Causes and How to Fix It
The most common culprit behind a broken golf swing is an over-the-top move at the start of the downswing, where your club approaches the ball from outside the target line instead of from the inside. This single flaw triggers slices, pulls, loss of distance, and inconsistent contact. The quickest diagnostic check is impact tape: pick some up from your local pro shop and stick it on your clubface. After a few swings, the contact pattern will show exactly where you’re striking the ball, revealing whether you’re hitting the heel, toe, or sweet spot.
If your tape shows heel strikes or a diagonal wear pattern from heel to toe…
