I’d write a book but it’s just too simple. I had this epiphany on the range awhile back. Many golfers probably know this and it’s just too bleepin’ basic, but I think we all forget it from time to time.
Have problems with a slice or just pushing the ball to the right? Here’s the answer, and it’s yours for the low, low price of finding this post:
Let the golf club get to the ball.
Easier thought than done sometimes, I know, but it really is that simple. My problems began with my driver and progressed to my fairway woods. When I started blocking shots to the right with even my irons, I had to figure it out. I could probably have done a quick google or read a tip in a magazine or something, but I learn better from doing or figuring it out myself. It just seems to stick better that way.
I addressed the ball normally, then figured in order to push the ball right, the club face would have to be open at impact. I turned the club face that way at address without adjusting my grip or stance and thought “how did I get here?” The only way I could end up like that after having addressed the ball correctly was to turn my body towards my target. That was it. I was simply turning my hips too soon and not letting the club reach the ball. I implemented the swing thought “wait, wait, wait, release” (for tempo) and refused to turn too soon. Sure enough, no matter which golf club I used, the ball went straight. I could even start drawing the ball again. It was magical.
Of course there are other issues that can cause a slice but this was my problem. It’s easy to find out if it’s yours. Just try it.
July 16, 2008 at 12:51 am
Interesting – but are you sure this didn’t have something to do with a special designer skirt or top or new shoess ? (ducking) 😀
July 16, 2008 at 2:30 am
It’s funny, I’m a relative novice to golfing, but my husband pushed me to start playing. When I started playing I had this unshakeable slice that my husband couldn’t even help me get rid of. So I searched girls golf and “how to cure a slice’ and your site came up. I read this article and went into the back yard and started swingin’… sure enough after a few swings that slice started to fade.
Thank you so much you now have a newly faithful reader. Your awesome girl!
July 16, 2008 at 2:42 pm
It’s funny but usually the simplest answer is the one we never can seem to find. Glad you found it.
July 17, 2008 at 12:57 am
Great advice and is information that I will always come back to in case my slice comes back.
http://www.golf.net
July 19, 2008 at 4:49 am
Amanda – that’s awesome; I’m so glad it worked for you! And thanks for reading.
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January 22, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hi, Glad to see golfers commenting here. Can anyone give me some link to free resources for success in quick short games? I’m interested in audio-visual contents.
Cheers.
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http://www.yourbestgolfgame.com/
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Good Golfing!
Omi
November 12, 2009 at 12:19 am
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