Snap Hook (Duck Hook)
A violent, sudden hook that dives hard and fast, often diving out of play almost immediately.
Usually from a very closed clubface combined with an aggressive in-to-out path, one of the most destructive misses in golf because there's little time to react before it's in trouble.
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More ball flight & shot shapes terms
Slice
A shot that starts near the target and curves hard to the right, usually losing distance.
Hook
A shot that starts near the target, then curves hard to the left, often diving into trouble.
Push
A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the right of the target.
Pull
A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the left of the target.
Draw
A gentle, intentional curve toward the left that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.
Fade
A gentle, intentional curve toward the right that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.