How to Fix a Slice in Golf (and Finally Hit a Fairway)

Let’s talk about the slice. That big banana ball that peels off to the right (for right-handers), evading fairways like it’s dodging taxes. If you’ve ever muttered “fade” and watched your ball sail into a different zip code, this one’s for you.

Why You’re Slicing:

• Your clubface is open at impact.

• Your swing path is too steep or over-the-top.

• Your grip might be too weak (and not in the protein shake kind of way).

Fix It Fast:

1. Check Your Grip: Rotate your lead hand slightly so you can see two to three knuckles. It’s called a neutral-to-strong grip, and it’ll help square the face.

2. Fix the Path: Feel like you’re swinging more “from the inside.” One simple cue? Pretend you're skipping a rock.

3. Control the Clubface: Practice half swings and feel the clubface closing naturally through impact.

Bonus Drill – “The Headcover Drill”Place a headcover just outside your target line behind the ball. If you hit it during the swing, you're coming too far over the top. Avoid the headcover = instant improvement.

Still slicing it like deli meat?It’s time for some personal coaching. At Grant Griffiths Golf, I’ll help you fix your slice by diving into video analysis, purposeful drills, and game-ready adjustments that stick. I’ve helped hundreds of golfers just like you find consistency—and fairways.

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