5 Tips to Fix Your Slice with the Driver

😊The grip plays a crucial role in fixing a slice. Strengthen your grip to gain more control over the clubface and prevent it from opening.

🔄In the backswing, point the clubface slightly more down towards the ground and bow your wrist to help square the face and fix the slice.

🎯Maintain control of the clubface in the downswing by allowing the toe of the club to rotate and the right forearm to cross over the left forearm.

↗️Change your swing path to hit from the inside by placing a barrier a few inches away from the ball to guide your swing towards the right and prevent slicing.

🎯Aim to strike the ball towards the middle or slightly towards the toe of the clubface to achieve a straighter shot and minimize slicing.

How can I fix my slice with the driver?

—You can fix your slice with the driver by strengthening your grip, closing the clubface in the backswing, controlling the clubface in the downswing, changing your swing path, and aiming for the middle or slightly towards the toe of the clubface.

What is the importance of the grip in fixing a slice?

—The grip is crucial in fixing a slice because it determines how much control you have over the clubface. Strengthening your grip helps prevent the clubface from opening, reducing the chances of slicing.

How do I control the clubface in the downswing?

—To control the clubface in the downswing, allow the toe of the club to rotate and the right forearm to cross over the left forearm. This movement helps square the face and prevents slicing.

Why should I change my swing path to fix a slice?

—Changing your swing path to hit from the inside helps prevent slicing. By placing a barrier a few inches away from the ball, you guide your swing towards the right, resulting in a straighter shot.

Where should I aim to strike the ball to minimize slicing?

—To minimize slicing, aim to strike the ball towards the middle or slightly towards the toe of the clubface. Hitting the ball towards the toe helps promote a right-to-left shot, minimizing the slice.

00:08A slice is a shot that curves off to the right and loses distance. It's a weak shot for golfers. This video provides five tips to fix a slice with the driver.

00:15Tip number one is to strengthen your grip. This helps you control the clubface and prevent it from opening.

01:29Tip number two focuses on the backswing. Point the clubface slightly more down towards the ground and bow your wrist to square the face.

02:52Tip number three is about controlling the clubface in the downswing. Allow the toe of the club to rotate and the right forearm to cross over the left forearm.

04:35Tip number four involves changing your swing path. Place a barrier outside the ball to guide your swing from the inside and prevent slicing.

06:32Tip number five is to aim for the middle or slightly towards the toe of the clubface. This helps you achieve a straighter shot and minimize slicing.