Have you been playing golf for a while and always have to worry about the dreaded duck hook? I have been playing golf for almost ten years now and every time I am under pressure, I tend to always hook the ball in the water or into the trees. One of the biggest mistakes that a golfer can make is to hold a golf club like it was something they can never let go of. When a right handed golfer holds the golf club too tight with their right hand, they will have the tendency to roll over and tragically hook the ball.The whole story can be found at http://northdallasmedia.wordpress.com/2011/09/13/why_salesmen_are_also_golfers/ Another factor that might lead to the hated hook is the initial setup. When a golfer tends to avoid of the left side of the fairway, they will then fear that they will slice to the right, this then leads to a compensation back to the left. The best way to avoid the hook is to mentally place your mind into thinking that you will hit the ball straight. After all, golf is all about how you think and eventually you will be hitting the ball straighter than ever. With just a few simple mind tricks, you will ultimately make the changes needed to improve.