Fix My Slice Golf Tips: Instruction Videos

A slice curves sharply from left to right (for a right-handed golfer) because the clubface is open relative to the swing path at impact, creating counter-clockwise sidespin. There is nothing mysterious about it. The golf slice involves two things simultaneously: the swing path and the face angle. Adjust one without the other and the result is usually a pull or a weaker fade. The instruction on this page works through both.

StackingBirdies has curated the slice-fix content that deals with root causes rather than temporary adjustments. If the slice is fixed but you are now hitting a pull or a hook, the Swing Basics section covers path and sequencing in more depth. For the mechanism behind the two causes, why an open face and an out-to-in path produce the curve, read why you slice.

Quick Reference

Slice Fix: Which Approach for Your Cause

A slice can come from grip, path, or face angle. This points you at the right correction for the cause you actually have.

Approach	Best for	Avoid if	Key cue
Strengthen the grip	Face is open at impact; 1 knuckle or fewer visible on the left hand at address	You already show 3+ knuckles (grip is already strong)	Rotate both hands clockwise until 2-3 knuckles show on the left hand
Inside-out path correction	Over-the-top move; club travels outside-in; pull-slices are common	You swing from the inside but slice due to an open face only	Feel the clubhead swing toward right field through impact
Alignment correction	You aim left to compensate for the slice, which worsens the path	Your alignment is already square (confirm with clubs on ground first)	Place two clubs on the ground: one on the target line, one across the toes
Grip + path combined	Full slice with both an open face and an outside-in path (most common)	A partial fix is working; isolate the remaining cause before combining	Fix the grip first, then add path work once the face is squarer at impact

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Common Questions

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What causes a slice in golf?

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.

How do I fix my slice quickly?

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.

Is a strong grip the fix for a slice?

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.

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