Edit Article. A golf hook is a problem with a golfer's swing that results in the ball ending up to the left of the target, or to the right of the target if the golfer is left-handed.The cause of a hook is a strong grip on the club that results in the head of the club being slightly turned toward the golfer when it hits the ball.. Try the right-foot-back (left-foot-back if you're left-handed) anti-hook drill to improve your control of your hands. Place a head cover on the ground just behind and to the left (right) of your ball. Move your right (left) foot back and swing. This drill also encourages your hips to rotate rather than slide forward.