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What Does Duck Hook Mean in Golf?

By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
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Golf term

Duck hook

Duck hook in practice

Unlike a smooth draw, a duck hook has almost no height and dives left fast, which is why it’s sometimes called a “snap hook.” It’s one of the most destructive misses in golf because it often finds trouble well off the fairway.

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