Fix My Slice

A slice is caused by an open clubface at impact relative to the swing path. The most common contributing factor is an outside-in swing path combined with a face pointing right of the path at impact. Either factor alone creates a weaker ball flight. Together they produce the dramatic left-to-right curve most golfers recognise as a full slice.

The fastest effective correction for most golfers is to strengthen the grip. Rotate both hands slightly clockwise on the handle until you can see two to three knuckles on the left hand at address. This makes it significantly easier to square the face through impact. Pair this with a conscious effort to swing the club out toward right field through impact rather than pulling across the ball. These two changes address both root causes.

A stronger grip helps most slicers because it reduces the tendency for the clubface to be open at impact, but it is not a complete fix if the swing path is severely outside-in. Think of the grip as a prerequisite: it makes squaring the face achievable. You still need to address the swing path to fully eliminate the slice and prevent it from becoming a hook.