A golf slice is when, if you are a right-handed golfer, the flight of your golf ball travels sharply from left to right. Slices are caused by an outside-in swing plane, or a club face that remains open too long as you make contact. Where you position the ball in your stance, and too much tension in your forearms can also be factors. Slicing the golf ball causes you to lose valuable yards, as the ball often rolls sideways rather than straight. There are a few easy adjustments you can make to help stop your slice.
Step 1
Set up so your feet and shoulders are aiming right of the target, if you are a right-handed golfer. When you line up facing to the left, your club face has a tendency to come across the ball at impact, creating sideways spin.
Step 2
Aim slightly to the right of your target, and keep your club inside the ball to the target line as you swing. This will create the inside-out swing that is necessary to eliminate your slice.
Step 3
Roll your wrists at impact, so your right forearm crosses over your left. This helps put overspin on the ball, and minimize sideways spin.
Step 4
Imagine there is a golf ball on the grass, three to four inches in front of your real ball. As you strike the real ball, keep the club head traveling through to hit the imaginary ball as well.
Tips and Warnings
- Consider shortening your backswing to minimize body movement for a more compact swing.
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