How can I get the slice out of my golf swing?/What causes it?

Question

Only when using my driver, the ball slices away drastically. I am an intermediate golfer, and would really like to know how to straighten out my drive.

Answer 1

What happens on a slice is that at impact your clubhead or face is open, i.e., facing slightly to the right of the target. And it doesn't take much. Of course, I'm assuming that you are right-handed. You've got to square up that clubhead at impact in order to avoid slicing the golf ball, which, by the way, is very common with the driver. This is why you'll often see pro's using a 3-wood or long iron when they want to play it safe off the tee.

So, how do we sqare up that clubface at impact? The simplest thing I can suggest is for you to use a "stronger" grip. Now don't misunderstand me. I'm definately not telling you to sqeeze the club any tighter. This would actually slow down your clubhead speed and you'd end up losing distance. What I mean by utilizing a "stronger" grip is to simply slide or turn both hands slightly to the right on the grip. Not much, just a little. You'll have to experiment with this, but I think you'll find that you do get results. Don't become obsessed with where the "V's" are pointing.


Along with this, let me give you a drill to work on on the practice tee. You might want to start with your 3-wood or even say a 5 or 6 iron and progress up to the driver. I want you to take say, just a half swing and really work on releasing your wrists at impact, letting them roll-over or pronate after impact and into the follow through. Try saying a key swing thought like "release," as you make contact with the ball. The key is, you've got to get those wrists through the golf shot in order to square that clubhead up to the target line. Good luck my friend.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I recently had the same problem, the slice is caused by the clubface facing to the right, but moving toward your target or left of your target. I would advise you to take a video of your swing at the range or playing a practice round. Take shots from both angles. You might have to weak a grip, in which case you would strengthen it, as the last person said, or you could be "sliding" when you swing (moving your whole body to the right on the upswing, and to the left on the downswing). You can fix that simply by going to the range and hitting hundreds of balls while focusing on keeping centered over or behind the ball at impact. Good luck.

Answer 4

i had a big slice as well and ive found that other than the face being open at impact, alot of times what it is, is that you are swinging the club too much from outside the target line to in. hit some balls with yer 7 iron,if yer hitting it correctly you are taking a divot. this will tell you all you need to know in that if the divot is pointing to the left of the target that means you swung outside target line to inside. this in unison with an open face will guarantee a slice. what i did was i stuck a busted club in the ground directly behind me along the target line and when i took the club back i made sure to keep it moving on my side of the broken club or inside the line and on the downswing i made sure to swing directly along or slightly in to out . anddont swing hard...halfswings . if that dont work then just hit 3 wood and aim left to allow for that slice. DONT TRY TO KILL IT so good luck my friend lemme know if i helped you.

Answer 5

My husband is an avid golfer and for years had that problem. He got some Pings (Graphite something) anyway his scores are very much improved and less of a slice. I think it has to do with how you hold the club and the type of clubs you use. He's very happy with his set and as a matter of fact, is golfing right now.

Answer 6

I had the same problem for many years & saw a tip about three months ago that helped me & amazed me golf buddies when i actually hit a draw on a dog leg par five.

Rotate your right hand over the top towards your target on your down swing, hit a few hooks to start with, but after a little practice doing this my buddies are no longer surprised when i hit a draw.

I shot a 79 yesterday.

Answer 7

Break you swing down, slow it down and concentrate on what your hands, wrists, arms, entire body, what everything is doing at the moment of impact when you swing that Driver.

Answer 8

keep your eye on the ball and don't over rotate

Answer 9

the best way to correct it is to give up golf. worked for me

Answer 10

Just say you have a controlled fade.......It sounds more professional.