A shot that flies with essentially no left-right curve.
Genuinely straight shots are rarer than golfers think, most swings produce at least a slight draw or fade, and that's completely normal.
A shot that starts near the target and curves hard to the right, usually losing distance.
A shot that starts near the target, then curves hard to the left, often diving into trouble.
A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the right of the target.
A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the left of the target.
A gentle, intentional curve toward the left that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.
A gentle, intentional curve toward the right that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.