What Is A Double Cross In Golf?

We have all double crossed ourselves in golf in one way or another though LOL. I mean, yes we have all had “golf off days” and end up with a few double cross swing faults in our game. Hey, you live and learn and luckily there are plenty of days to practice your golf swing to prevent any double cross shots.

A double cross in golf is when a golfer is planning to hit a left to right shot but instead the ball flies in a right to left direction. Now this can also refer to a golfer planning a right to left shot and it would end up flying in a left to right direction. The double cross is simply a shot that went in the opposite direction of where you were planning on hitting the ball.

I know that was a nerdy way to explain it BUT it really is the simplest way to help new golfers understand it. Golf has plenty of terms and golf lingo to learn, why not help each other break it down into layman’s terms.

Why Is It Called A Double Cross In Golf?

It is actually a play on words from the more common statement when people bring up how someone has double crossed them. You thought things were going to go one way and instead they went the exact opposite of what you wanted.

In golf, the double cross can be looked at as if the ball, your club or even your body itself is actually playing against you. Most times it is a “user error” situation but we do tend to find other excuses versus immediately going to it being our own fault ( I know I do LOL ).

Double Cross Golf Definition Term Meaning

When a golfer attempts to play a left-to-right shot and instead hits the ball with a right-to-left direction, the result is called a double cross. This also happens when golfers attempt to play a right-to-left shot and instead hit the ball with a left-to-right direction.

Obviously, left-handed golfers and right-handed golfers all have the double cross swing pop up every now and again. You can easily train yourself to avoid the double-cross golf swing with small changes in your stance and grip WHICH will be explained further down the page.

What Causes The Double Cross Swing Fault In Golf?

Just like most golf swing mistakes it usually starts with your stance, your grip, your golf swing as well as your follow through. Now this sounds like a ton of things to try and keep tabs on when golfing ( it does take practice ) but once you get them dialed in, your chances of a double cross in your golf game will go down drastically.

The double cross swing fault in golf is caused by a poor golf stance, weak golf club grip and a poor follow-through in your golf swing. All of which can be fixed with simple changes to your stance, grip and golf swing.

 Man, some days I have zero golf swing faults and other times I swear it happens at every hole. Anyone else have those days? That is actually one of the things I love about golf though. I am always learning something new each and every time I take a swing.

How Do You Stop Double Crossing In Golf?

Practice is the first step of course but there is a little bit more to it especially if you really want to UP your golf game. No one likes hitting a golf ball and watch it take off like a rocket in the completely opposite direction. Imagine playing golf with some buddies and you confidently call your shot before swinging ( FOURRRRR oh crap lol ) as if you are Babe Ruth calling out home runs and off it flies off into the rough or even worse into a water hazard.

Below are a few suggestions to help you from doing the double cross in your golf game. There are a few other options but these are the ones that have worked for me SO these are the ones I gotta share with you.

How To Fix The Double Cross Golf Swing For Good?

With the double cross the ball will not fade correctly to the right as you have planned. Now it could either fly in direct alignment with your current body angle or it could hook hard to the left. The opposite would happen for hook shots obviously.

This situation happens for left and right handed golfers and the fix is pretty much the same for everyone. The only difference is the golfer would be standing on the opposite side of the ball and tee itself.

When you end up with a double swing fault the main cause are weak PLUS late wrist rotation. Most times the ball is way too far back in your stance which can be fixed easily by making sure the ball is much closer in your stance. This can be adjusted in small increments to dial it in perfect for you.

Adjust Your Grip and Stance

Make sure and have a stronger grip on the club so your wrist rotation will happen sooner and more distinct. You will actually notice a difference as you adjust your grip a bit. Once you have tried a few small changes, take a look at your shots and see which is showing more improvement than others.

That is the one thing that I realized. There are plenty of online and local suggestions and tips to fix my many different golfing errors and mistakes. I tried a few and honestly the small micro adjustments showed the best improvements for myself. Also make sure to not fall for all the lotions and potions when it comes to improving your golf swing. Stick to the basic golf fundamentals and the double-cross will be someone elses issue (-;

If you make these small changes it will make sure that you have enough time for your wrists to rotate at the right time ( strong wrists ladies and gentlemen ).

Test it out a few times at the golfing range or the next time you go to your local golf course. Adjust your stance, the ball distance and your wrist stiffness to find the perfect swing. This will remove the double cross swing from your golfing arsenal just as it did mine.

Does Ball Brand Matter When It Comes To Double Cross Faults?

Now this is something that I couldn’t find information for online. I would like to put together a golf ball review post for everyone and test it out. I wonder if there are others who wonder about the golf balls brand when it comes to faults and errors. Could one golf ball actually reduce or minimize golf swing mistakes compared to another? Stay Tuned!