A slice can be one of the most frustrating aspects in the game of golf. Slicing the golf ball can kill your score on a particular hole; doing it consistently can ruin a golfer's entire game. Too many golfers must face the challenge of correcting the slice — a daunting and difficult task. It takes time to correct a slice, the Golfgist website cautions, as you practice to overcome the swing faults that cause the slice in the first place.
Step 1
Check to see if you have a proper grip on the golf club. According to the Golf Link website, right-handed golfers should the club with the thumb on the left hand pointing down the length of the club shaft, then place the right hand over the left thumb with the right thumb pointing down the shaft. A proper grip will allow you to square the club at impact.
Step 2
Next, Golf Link advises, stand two feet from the ball, with your feet shoulder-width apart. The ball should be positioned just inside the left foot. This stance allows for a square impact. The feet should be parallel to your target line, Golfgist adds.
Step 3
As you begin your backswing, move your hands, arms, and shoulders together at the same time. At the halfway point in your backswing, Golf Link notes, your club should be parallel to the target point.
Step 4
As you bring your club head back, turn your shoulders 90 degrees, the Ask Men website instructs. With your club over your shoulder, rotate your right hip so it turns in front of your left hip.
Step 5
Keep the club face square upon impact with your hands in front. Shift your weight from right to left for a proper follow-through, Golf Link advises.
Tips and Warnings
- A golfer often slices because his club face is too open. To avoid an open face, try turning your grip slightly to the right, which, the Golf-Golfing website notes, yields a stronger grip.
- Some golfers believe they can fix their slice by aligning their body and their target to the left of the direction of the hole. However, the Free Golf Swing Tips website cautions, addressing your shot in this matter will only make matters worse, since you are putting yourself in an even better position to hit the ball from left to right. This method will not fix your problem.
Things You'll Need
- Golf club(s)
- Golf ball(s)
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