Is Learning How To Correct a Slice A Top Priority For You?

curing a slice

For many senior golfers, learning how to cure a slice is the top
priority. While there are many other types of golf shot
flaws (hook, shank, etc.), none are as frustrating or
annoying as that wild curve ball to the right. The good
news? Learning how to cure a slice does not have to be
complicated or confusing. Here are some tips on ridding
your golf game of this problem shot.

One of the main reasons senior golfers so often send their shots
screaming into the right-hand tree-line is because they do
not take the time to set up properly.

To learn how to cure a slice, check your set up first.
Make sure your feet and shoulders are lined up correctly.
For most shots, your left foot should be under your left
shoulder. When you set up with a closed or opened
shoulder, the ball will not travel straight.

The next step in learning how to cure a slice is examining
your grip. Avoid clenching the club too tightly in your
hands, as this will restrict your swing. On the other
hand, holding it too loose will cause the club face to
move on impact. A nice, firm grip is best.

Also, check the position of your hands on the shaft. Take
your normal stance, grip the club, and look down at your
hands. You should see no more and no less than two
knuckles on your left hand (for right-handed golfers).

To learn how to cure a slice, the key to success is having
the club face strike the ball while the face is square. If
the club face is open, the ball will veer to the right.

If your shots end up going right frequently, you may have a
problem with your hip turn. It is important that your hips
make a smooth, full turn as you move through your
downswing, at impact, and during follow through. Remember,
the key is to strike the ball with the face of the club
square, and this cannot happen unless your hips are
rotating smoothly with your swing. As your club strike
the ball, continue your swing and hip rotation until you
have a nice, high finish.

A common reason for sending the ball into right field is
picking up the head too soon. Many golfers will lift their
heads to see where the ball is going, leading to that
micro-second of a mistake that causes a bad hit.

Another common mistake, and one that is easy to fix, is
swinging too fast. Some golfers will speed up their hands
as they begin their downswing, with the wrong assumption
that it will add power and distance. Yes, club head speed
is important, but it should come from the whole body, not
just the hands.

One of the most important keys to learning how to cure a
slice is spending time determining what is the cause. Your
swing is unique to you, and it is vital that you narrow
down the possible culprits to find the one or two things
you are doing wrong. Only then can you begin to unlearn
whatever bad habit is causing the problem.

“If profanity had an influence on the flight of the ball,
the game of golf would be played far better than
it is.” (Horace G. Hutchinson)

You can learn how to cure a slice, but it takes time,
effort, and patience. But once you have solved the
problem, you will get much more enjoyment-and better
scores-out of the game.