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How To Fix Golf Slice And Stay Straight

Golfers, especially beginners and those on a higher handicap, are often frustrated with one of the most common swing faults, slicing the ball. The ball will in the beginning fly left of the target line then will curl drastically right. The following hints and tips will explain how to fix golf slice and therefore stay straight and add more distance.

The slice is a weak shot deficient in power and will frequently fly higher than it should. The ball has been struck with an open face therefore aiming off to the left and this is the reason it curves to the right.

Incorrect grip and hand action is commonly the cause of this shot which means that the club face returns to the ball in an open position, aiming to the right of the ball to target line. The consequence of this is the ball finishes up right of your target. To compensate for this a lot of golfers try to rectify this fault by aiming further left.

Unfortunately the more you allow for your slice the more likely you are to perpetuate it. By aiming well left your swing path is likely to go the same way and you must deliver the club face in an open position, or the ball will fly straight left, therefore you bring about a vicious circle.

We need to look carefully at the grip to fix golf slice. When you set up, your left hand should hold the grip in the fingers, not too tight. Make sure that the V’s between thumb and first firnger of both hands  point toward the right shoulder, not your chin. Another way to check that your grip is accurate is to look down at your left hand and you should be able to see at least two knuckles.

Ensure that your feet and shoulders are parallel to the target line, and your left shoulder should be higher than the right one. Also don’t position the ball too far forward in your stance as this will also lead to an open face.

Now let’s look at the swing. Make sure that you are not rolling your hands because this will open the club face on the takeaway. At the top of the backswing the club face should be on the same angle as the shoulder plane. Make a full shoulder turn keeping your weight on the right leg.

On the downswing, swing the club down from the top with your hands and arms from the inside, moving your arms in unison close to the right hip. On the through swing move your arms away from the left hip to clear the left side. The back of the left hand and forearm should rotate within the arc of the swing and the club shaft must point downwards on the follow through as your weight shifts onto your firm left leg.

Follow these hints and tips and in no time you will learn how to fix golf slice and be hitting straight down the middle of the fairway and with more distance.

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