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The golf slice is the most common problem among golfers across the spectrum.  Beginners struggle with it but so do scratch players at times.  We hook the ball, we shank it, but more often than not, if we hit it bad it’s a slice.  However, a slice can be taken out of most golfers swings with better mechanics.  These can be developed by following the tips we offer here.

Tip 1: Set up Properly

The right golf swing begins with your set up.  For tee shots and long fairway shots make sure your front foot is vertically aligned under your front shoulder.  Otherwise the club face will be opened or closed at contact which puts side spin on the ball – curve or English.  The results will have you looking for your ball in the deep weeds or adjoining fairway!

Tip 2: Grip your Club Firmly but not Tightly

We hear that the professionals like John Daly grip it and rip it.  But even Daly doesn’t clench his club too tightly.  The secret is a comfortable, firm grip that is neither too loose or too tight.  Some teaching pro’s call it a neutral grip.  Gripping too tightly often causes wrists to turn as the club head comes through, creating a misaligned face that produces balls curving every which way.

Related to this, keep your top hand somewhat closed on the grip.  You should be able to see 2 knuckles on your top hand as you address the ball.  This will keep the club in proper position on follow through and prevent twisting of the head.

Tip 3: Swing Easy

They call Ernie Els the Big Easy because of his stature but also because he seems to swing the club with so little effort.  Yet he still gets plenty of distance.  His mechanics are perfect and he uses his whole body to power the ball.  You may need to slow down your swing so that you can fix your mechanics.  Once they are sound you can experiment with swinging harder.  But smarter swinging will outdrive harder swinging every time.  Over-swinging will make square contact extremely difficult for even low handicap players.

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Tip 4: Keep your Head Down

It isn’t just on the putting surface where this tip is vital.  When hitting woods and irons picking up your head early results in misalignment of your shoulders and hands, preventing proper contact.  Great shot makers keep their head down until the natural follow through raises it.

The key to eliminating the slice is to have your club face kiss the ball squarely on impact.  That is what these tips are designed to help you do.  Today’s new equipment helps, too.  Hybrid golf clubs are hugely popular now with players at all skill levels.  More than a quarter of touring professionals have one in their bags.  The clubs feature a slightly offset and closed face which helps eliminate slices by keeping the club face square to the ball.  Many players are amazed at the difference they make.  Hybrid clubs are available in sizes that replace a whole range of hard to hit clubs. Take a look at the popular TaylorMade Hybrid/Rescue clubs, for example.

Take some time to evaluate your swing to find out what is causing the slice.  An instructional DVD or a couple of lessons with a local pro can help you locate the problem and solve it more quickly.  Once you discover the cure for your slice spend plenty of time at the range repeating proper shot making until you are comfortable with your new mechanics.  Eliminating bad habits takes time and patience.  You might also benefit from hybrid clubs that square up the ball really well.  Stick to what works and you’ll be taking more skins from your buddies before you know it.

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