Fix Your Golf Slice

One of the most common (and frustrating) mistakes golfers make while playing is slicing the golf ball. Slicing can quickly add on unwanted strokes to your score, leaving you with a very high scoring game.

Becoming a good golfer is a matter of practicing and playing on a regular basis while developing good habits. Small changes can often make a big difference in your score.

Correcting a golf slice is all about proper golf club grip, proper golf stance, and correct golf swing mechanics. If you follow the tips in this article, you’ll be sure to fix your golf slice in no time.

A good way of correcting a golf slice is simply adjusting your hands for a proper golf club grip. Grip the golf club with your left hand and put your thumb along the shaft.

The line between your thumb and index finger should be pointing toward your right eye. Wrap your right hand over your left and rest your left thumb into your right palm.

A common mistake most right handed golfers make is gripping the club too tight with the right hand causing the ball to hook towards the left. With a slice on the other hand, a weak grip creates an open club face causing your ball to slice to the right.

The best way of correcting a golf slice caused by your grip is to roll your hands back so that your non dominant back hand faces the target and your dominant back hand faces the opposite direction.

Practice this proper golf club grip at the driving range to determine if this is what's causing you to slice the ball. Take your time and make small adjustments to your grip. Even though a proper golf club grip seems simple, it is one of the most common ways of correcting a golf slice.

Another good way to fix your golf slice is by correcting your golf stance. A proper golf stance should be about as wide as your shoulders. Make sure your shoulders are aligned at your target. Point your right foot straight ahead and point your left foot slightly to the left. Keep your elbows as natural as possible to maintain a proper golf stance.

Small adjustments to your stance can make major changes in where your golf ball will end up. Practice the proper golf stance at the driving range and make small adjustments until you get the results you are looking for.

Correct golf swing mechanics is another cure for correcting a golf slice. A proper golf backswing starts with your hands, is immediately followed by your arms and shoulders all in one smooth motion.

A proper golf downswing begins with your hips, keeping your eyes on the ball and your head behind the ball as you follow through. Once you practice the correct golf swing mechanics, you'll be amazed at how quick you will lower your golf score.

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