Stop Pushing! How to Neutralize Your Path and Clubface

Stop hitting a golf push with these two simple diagnostic checks. Learn how to identify whether an open clubface or your swing path is causing your ball to fly right. Many golfers struggle with consistent ball flight because they cannot pinpoint the exact cause of their misses. This golf instructional guide focuses on the two primary culprits: an open clubface at impact or an out-to-right swing path. By understanding these mechanics, you can finally correct your ball flight instead of guessing at the driving range. We examine different stances and swing movements to help you self-diagnose your errors. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, mastering these golf swing mechanics will provide the clarity needed to straighten out your drives. If you consistently push the ball to the right, these adjustments will help you stabilize your clubface and path. If your golf ball starts right, don’t guess at the fix. The cause could be an open clubface, a swing path travelling too far right, or a combination of both. In this lesson, Adam Bazalgette explains how to diagnose the real cause of a golf push shot and practice the correct fix instead of accidentally making the problem worse. You’ll learn: • Why an open clubface can start the golf ball right • How an excessively rightward swing path can create a push • The difference between a true inside-out path and the more common steep-and-stuck pattern • Why early extension can lead to thin shots, heavy contact, and longer clubs being left out to the right • How to practise bringing the club down from behind the shoulder • The feeling of “covering” the ball without chopping down too steeply • Why grip position and wrist mobility are important for clubface control • A simple practice exercise for learning to intentionally move the ball left and right A shot starting right is not always the same problem. By understanding your ball flight, contact, and swing pattern, you can identify whether the clubface, swing path, or both need attention. The goal is not to simply hit more golf balls—it’s to build better awareness and practice the movement your swing actually needs. Subscribe for weekly golf swing breakdowns, and comment below if you want to see more tips on fixing common ball flight issues. Scratch Golf Academy is your home for clear, practical golf instruction led by Adam Bazalgette, PGA — founder of Scratch Golf Academy and a 4-Time Southwest Florida PGA Teacher of the Year. Whether you want to fix your slice, improve your ball striking, build a more consistent golf swing, or play better golf with less confusion, Scratch Golf Academy gives you simple step-by-step lessons, drills, courses, live Q&A recordings, and coaching options to help you improve faster. Visit Scratch Golf Academy: https://scratchgolfacademy.com Explore our full golf training courses: https://scratchgolfacademy.com/courses/ Browse Scratch Golf Academy lessons, live Q&A recordings, and coaching options: https://scratchgolfacademy.customerhu... Create your free SGA account: https://scratchgolfacademy.com/free-s... Ready to join the full training program? https://buy.stripe.com/3cIbJ1eUhfWS1M... Looking for more distance and speed? Check out the Drop 5 course: https://scratchgolfacademy.com/drop5-... ADAM BAZALGETTE'S COACHING BACKGROUND: ✅ 4-Time Southwest Florida PGA Teacher of the Year ✅ 36-year Class A PGA Member ✅ Former Director at David Leadbetter Golf Academy for 13 years ✅ Hosted corporate outings worldwide ✅ Regular Golf Channel appearances ✅ Coached players on the PGA, LPGA, PGA Champions Tour, and Canadian Tour FOLLOW SCRATCH GOLF ACADEMY: ➡️ Instagram:   / scratchgolfacademy   ➡️ Facebook:   / scratchgolfacademy   ➡️ Twitter/X:   / scratch_golf2   ➡️ TikTok:   / scratchgolfacademy   #golfswing #golftips #golfdrills #AdamBazalgette #scratchgolfacademy