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Tony Rowe
PGA Professional
Tip 17: Cure for Slicing
The slice is one of the most dreadful shots in golf. The golfer who slices tends to aim to the left so the ball will curve to the right. This poor alignment is difficult to correct, but it is the only place to start. First, lay two clubs on the ground, one at the target and the other parallel left of the target. Now align the club face at the target and your feet and shoulders parallel left. You will feel that you are aiming to the right, but the clubs will serve as visual aids to help cure the uncertainty. The ball should be positioned forward in your stance just inside your left heel. Grip the club lightly and allow the right elbow to relax, keeping it close to your side. On your backswing, start the club back low and slightly to the inside, again keeping your right elbow relaxed and close to your side. On your downswing, focus on keeping your right elbow close to your side and allow the clubhead to swing to 1 o'clock. It takes patience to cure a slice, but follow these steps and you'll be headed in the right direction.
Tony Rowe is a PGA Golf Professional at the Ellington Ridge Country Club, Ellington, CT. To improve your game, visit a Connecticut Section PGA Golf Professional.