Darkclaw - I'm sorry to hear about youpr problem but it's sort of nice to see someone having the exact same issues as me! When I get into this funk (I think I'm just about out) I hit the ball further right than straight ahead. I agree with one of the other posters - it's usually tension in the whole process (from address to grip and so on).

My wife and son are getting me lessons for Father's Day and, after dreading the idea for years, I can't wait to have someone live an in person help me.