Curing That Wicked Slice

by David Griffin

Most golfers struggle on the golf course with one of two things. Either a hook or a slice. Most amateur golfers suffer from a slice. In this article, I will be focusing on curing a slice. A slice is a shot in which when the ball is struck, it swings dramatically in either a left to right fashion for a right handed golfer, or right to left for a left handed golfer. The grip is by far the most important aspect to hitting a straighter shot. If your hands aren't in the right place on the golf club, chances are your ball isn't going to be in the right place once it lands. Here is a tip that not many amateur golfers realize is a primary reason for their wicked slice.

To cure a slice you need to shift more to a stronger grip. One of the reasons you're slicing is that you're probably using a weak grip. What I mean by a stronger grip is to shift the "V" made by your thumb and index finger on your right hand. Look down at your right hand on the golf club, and shift the "V" further to the right so that it points more to your right shoulder rather than your chin. (This method is reversed for a left handed golfer). It's also important to aim your body either further left for a right handed golfer or further right for a left handed golfer. This will help to control your slice while you're practicing your new grip. Using this simple method, you're sure to straighten out that nasty slice and start hitting the ball straighter, and lowering your scores.

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