How to Stop Slicing Your Driver - Expert Tips

🔴The path of your golf club creates the curvature, but if the face is open at impact, you'll still slice the ball.

🟢Regardless of your swing path, if you square the club face to the target at impact, you can hit the ball straight.

🟡Placing a tee behind the ball as a reference point helps you practice squaring the club face at impact.

🔵Correct ball position and a flat left wrist help ensure a square club face at impact.

🟠By focusing on the club face position and using a reference point, you can fix your slice and hit straight shots consistently.

Why does swing path matter if the club face position is the main cause of slicing?

—Swing path determines the curvature of the ball flight, but if the face is open at impact, it will still create a slice. Correcting the swing path alone won't fix the slice.

How can I practice squaring the club face at impact?

—Use a tee as a reference point behind the ball. Focus on clipping the tee with a square club face at impact to develop the feel and technique of a square face position.

Does ball position affect the club face position at impact?

—Yes, correct ball position, such as positioning it just inside the left heel or left armpit, helps ensure a square club face at impact.

What role does the left wrist play in fixing the slice?

—Maintaining a flat left wrist at impact helps keep the club face square to the target, reducing the chances of slicing the ball.

Can I fix my slice by focusing solely on the swing path?

—No, fixing the swing path alone won't fix the slice if the club face is open at impact. Both the swing path and club face position need to be addressed to eliminate the slice.

00:00Intro: Slicing drives can be frustrating, but understanding club face position at impact is crucial in fixing it.

00:54The path of the golf club determines the curvature, but an open club face at impact will still result in a slice.

01:56Regardless of swing path, if you square the club face to the target at impact, you can hit straight shots.

02:31Using a tee as a reference point helps practice and develop the feel of a square club face at impact.

03:41Correct ball position and maintaining a flat left wrist at impact contribute to a square club face position.

04:28Practical demonstration of the tee drill and its impact on club face position.

05:28Take the tee drill to the golf course by using a reference point in front of the ball.

06:23Closing: Focusing on club face position with the tee drill can help fix your slice and achieve straight shots.