A slice is caused by an open clubface relative to the swing path at impact, generating counter-clockwise sidespin. Fixing it requires addressing two things simultaneously: the swing path and the face angle. Most top 10 drills to fix a golf slice target one of these two variables, but the fastest results come from working on both.
These drills are ordered roughly by impact for the average amateur slicer. Work through the first three before adding anything else. If the slice is still costing you shots, the Fix My Slice category has the full instruction library.
Strengthen Your Grip
Rotate both hands clockwise on the handle until you see two to three knuckles on your left hand at address. This makes it mechanically easier to square the face through impact. It is the fastest single change most slicers can make.
Feel the Inside-Out Path
Place a headcover just outside the ball at address and swing without hitting it. The drill forces the club on an inside path through the impact zone. Do this fifty times before touching a real ball.
Clear Your Hips First
Hips that stall in the downswing force the arms over the top. Start the downswing by bumping the left hip toward the target before the shoulders unwind. The feeling is that the lower body leads and the arms follow late.
See Swing Basics →Check Your Ball Position
Ball too far forward in the stance promotes an outside-in path because the club is already past its low point when it reaches the ball. Move the ball back one width in your stance and most golfers see an immediate improvement.
Use the Towel Drill
Tuck a small towel under your right armpit at address and keep it there through the swing. Dropping it means the right elbow disconnected and drove the club over the top. This drill builds the connected feeling faster than most swing thoughts.
Soften Your Grip Pressure
Tight hands restrict the natural release of the clubhead through impact, which keeps the face open. Hold the club firmly enough that it will not fly out on contact, but no tighter. Most slicers are holding on at about twice the pressure they need.
Fix Your Alignment
Most slicers aim left to compensate for the ball going right, which only makes the path worse. Lay two clubs on the ground at address: one on the target line, one across the toes. Confirm you are actually aimed where you think you are.
Widen Your Follow-Through
A narrow finish is a symptom of an outside-in path. Consciously swing the club out toward right field through impact, allowing it to travel wider and further around. The ball flight responds immediately.
Hit Draws on the Range
Set up slightly closed, with the clubface aimed at the target and the body aimed right of it. Swing along the body line and let the face be slightly closed relative to the path. The resulting draw trains the correct path and face relationship.
Record Your Swing from Behind
A slice is hard to feel but easy to see. A phone on a tripod directly behind you confirms whether you are on the correct plane. Most slicers see the club travelling outside-in for the first time and immediately understand what to fix.
See Fix My Slice videos →What is the main cause of a golf slice?
A slice is caused by an open clubface at impact relative to the swing path. The combination of an outside-in path and an open face produces the counter-clockwise sidespin that curves the ball sharply left to right for right-handed golfers. Fixing the path without fixing the face, or vice versa, rarely eliminates the slice completely.
How long does it take to fix a slice?
Most golfers see meaningful improvement within one to three range sessions when they work on the grip and swing path together. A complete fix, where the slice no longer appears under pressure, typically takes several weeks of consistent practice. The grip change alone often produces visible results on the first day.
Should I use a strong grip to fix my slice?
A stronger grip reduces the tendency for the face to be open at impact and is a legitimate, widely-used correction. It is not a hack: many good players use a strong grip intentionally. Pair it with path work and the slice typically disappears faster than with either change alone.