How To Correct A Golf Slice

Lots of golfers want to know how to correct a golf slice, but the first thing they should know is not what causes the slice but what does NOT cause it. A slice is NOT cause by hitting the ball out to the right (the opposite for lefties).

A Quick Temporary Fix

Because of this, the way how to correct a golf slice permanently is NOT to change your stance and try to hit the ball out to the left. However, there is some truth in the belief that a temporary fix is to aim your body a bit more towards the left, since your slice will then tend to send the ball in the direction of the target.

If anyone sought my advice on how to correct a golf slice I would try to find the true cause of the slice, then correct or eliminate it. Since this cannot be done during a round, the above advice could get you by without too a high a score until you can take the time on the practice ground to eliminate it properly.

How to Correct a Golf Slice with a Stronger Grip

Another quick fix is to use a stronger grip. Do this by moving your hands, or even just your top hand, clockwise round the shaft slightly so that you straighten it a bit more at impact. A weak grip can cause the club head to be slightly open on the downswing and so send the ball out to the right on impact. The club head should be straight on to the ball on impact.

You could also try to slow down the rotation of your upper body towards the target during the swing. If your body is turning too rapidly it will tend to point your club head towards the right so that the ball slices off right on impact.

Damage Limitation

During a round you do not have the luxury of being able to analyze what is causing the slice and trying a few practice balls to test the suggested cure. You have to keep playing, and while the above actions may not completely correct your slice, they should limit the damage caused by it by compensating at least partially for your failure to strike the ball with a straight clubface.

How to correct a golf slice permanently is to analyze your stance, posture, swing mechanics and grip with the help of a professional, identify what is going wrong, and take the proper steps to correct the problem. Need some golf swing slice tips?