Golf term
Hook
Also searched as: hooking, draw, ball curves left
A shot in which the ball curves sharply to the left in the air. For left-handers it is the other way round.
A hook happens when the clubface is closed relative to the swing path at impact. The ball often flies lower and runs a long way after landing.
A gentle, intended curve in the same direction is called a draw and gives many players a little extra distance. The opposite is the slice.