Fix A Golf Slice

September 8, 2010 By

What makes a golfer say, I need to read an article that is going to help me learn how to fix a golf slice?

The answer is simple.  It is because 9 out of 10 golfers are not happy with their golf game, and slicing the ball off the tee is the thing that most disturbs more golfers, even more than missing that 2- foot putt.  It has been said that “ A bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at work.”  Sometimes you need to remind yourself of that reality.  So do you need to know how to fix a golf slice?

Here are some answers on how to fix a golf slice, but there are more in my free report that I will tell you about later.

The hush falls over the crowd.  You’re on the 18th tee. 525 yards par 5. You’re only 1 stroke behind your boss (whom you have always wanted to beat, but have never been able to pull it off.)  You step up and address the ball, confident of your ability to hit a Fix Golf Slicelong drive off the tee.  You study the fairway, set-up for the shot, begin your swing, follow through, look up knowing you have just made the drive of a lifetime only to see your that your golf ball more resemble a boomerang than a golf ball.  The dreaded slice rears it’s ugly head once again.  You’re in the rough.

Of course your boss hits a perfect drive, and after you hack away for 5 more strokes you bogey the hole while your boss enjoys a par and wins the game again.

Don’t feel badly though, how to fix a golf slice is the most sought after golf tip.  It is not surprising that more than 80% of golfers suffer from slicing the ball.  But don’t be like a lot of golfers and think the problem is where you are aiming, but that could be the cause. First you should consider if you have a proper golf stance, and are properly aligned.

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How To Stop a Golf Slice

August 25, 2010 By

If a slice has developed in your golf game, there is no doubt that you want to get rid of it, and as quickly as possible. To stop a golf slice we first need to look at the causes.  There are a couple of things that can make you slice the ball and it could be one fault or a combination of a few.

What is a Slice?

A sliced shot is one that curves from left to right (for a right handed golfer). The reason the ball moves that way is due to the spin imparted at impact. The spin is caused by the club face being open.

Golf SliceWhat Causes a Slice?

The major cause of a golf slice is the stance being too open. This will produce an outside-in swing which will result in too much spin on the ball, so make sure you have the proper golf stance.

Another cause is having a weak grip. A weak grip will allow the shaft to rotate and the club face will not impact square on the ball. A strong grip can also contribute to a slice.

The position of the ball is another possible cause a slice. If the ball is forward in the stance, it will force the shoulders to open.

To Stop a Golf Slice

The first thing to do to stop a golf slice is to look closely at your alignment. Your shoulders, hips and feet should be in line with the target line. Place a club on the ground to check your feet are aligned, and have a friend look at your hips and shoulders. Your belt buckle needs to be pointing straight towards the ball.

The next step is correcting the grip. Remember we said earlier that either a strong or weak grip can cause a slice, so grip the club firmly, but not too hard. You need to master the proper golf club grip. Place the left thumb of the right hand along the line of the shaft and grip the club. You should be able to see the first two knuckles of the left hand, and the V between your left thumb and index finger should point towards the right eye.

The ball should be positioned so that your shoulders can remain square to the target line.

Start your backswing slowly, keeping the club head low to the ground and your right elbow close to your side. Your swing must remain smooth and relaxed. At all costs, avoid jerking the club into the down swing. Just let the body uncoil and let the club do the work. Remember that distance is achieved by club head speed, not arm strength.

The best thing to do to stop a golf slice is to determine the cause of the problem and work on that area until you’ve got it right. Once you rid your game of the golf slice you improve your scoring and enjoying the game a lot more.

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