What is a push in golf?

Definition

A ball flight pattern where the shot travels straight but to the right of the intended target for right-handed golfers, typically caused by an inside-out swing path with a square club face at impact. Push shots often result from excessive lateral movement, improper alignment, or swing path issues. While pushes maintain distance, they miss the target and can lead to difficult recovery situations. Understanding push patterns helps golfers make swing adjustments and improve accuracy. Some golfers intentionally play push patterns to shape shots around obstacles or work the ball to specific targets.