how do i fix my slice in my golf swing? is there anything i need to work on?
347481
focus on getting your right wrist to cross over during impact - it's like baseball - if you're early, you pull the ball...if you're late, you hit it the other way - you gotta find the swing where the ball goes up the middle - most golfers have a lazy finish - think finish with your hands, turn the club over and you won't leave the face open and wipe it - it'll take some practice but you'll learn how to release the club
760727
More then likely you are simply hitting the ball with an open clubface.\n\nNow there are several other reasons for this but you indicate that you are hitting straight right and not slicing. One of the reasons are a poor weight shift, meaning your body is getting to far ahead of your arms causing a push to the right.\n\nA quick fix would be to assure not to lean or sway back in the backswing, make a turn as if you were standing in a barrell.\n\nLeon
403235
very hard to diagnose without seeing your swing.  the slice movement of the golf ball is caused by striking the golf ball with an open clubface.  would be helpful to know the initial line of yuor ball flight after impact to further diagnose what's happening, i.e. straight, left, or right.\n\na couple of common causes of slicing include:\n\n1. picking the club straight up at takeaway and returning the club at impact via an outside inside swing path and/or \n\n2. doing what's known as a reverse pivot, i.e. shifting your weight forward at takeaway and then backward at inmpact.  \n\neasiest ways to rectify these problems are to ensure a proper shoulder turn away from the ball on your backswing and properly shifting your weight forward on the downswing, trying to ensure either an inside to outside swing (which will promote more of a draw movement) or a square to square swing. \n\nbest advice would be to contact a local golf pro and get lessons...even the pros like tiger do that. :)
344113
honestly you need to go a place and get some golf lessons. You dont have to spend a ton. Just go to like an indoor golf range. they have them there. You can pay for them by the session or get a package of like 5 or 10 or more. Then you can work on specific things like swing ... handeling..positioning. ect. good luck
44757
I think the first thing you want to check is if you are lined up correctly. Make sure that you are aiming at the target. Practice using your shorter, loftier irons, like your wedge and practice short shots. As you get better increase the distance of your target and eventually move to the longer clubs. Your swing on the shorter clubs can be the same, just remember that with a longer club mistakes are "magnified".
1125841
Without seeing your swing, knowing how often you play, practice and how far you hit the ball now Herer are some suggestions\n\nClub head speed and solid contact equal distance \n\nTiming is the key for this to work.  Here are some articles that should give you more club head speed.\n\nThere are three checkpoints that deal with your wrist hinge. During your back swing, the top of your swing, and just past impact\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_elliott062904.cfm\n\n\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/rickmartino/improve_martino103105.cfm
514478
Several suggestions for how to improve your game off the tee.\n\n1) Try using a 3-wood instead of a driver. For most high handicap golfers the difference in distance is not a big change, but the accuracy and consistency improve dramatically.\n\n2) Slow and steady on the back swing. While you need to get the club in motion, having a fast backswing just screws up your balance. Practice by taking the club back very slowly and you will see quick improvement.\n\n3) Let the club do the work! Overswinging will only result in topping the ball or having a wicked slice or hook. Establishing a nice easy rythmn will give you the most consistent swing.
324125
Make sure you hit the ball first.  You can find a lot of great tips at www.pga.com improve your game section.  You can also sign up for a free golf lesson from a local PGA pro at www.playgolfamerica.com\nGood Luck
680042
Without seeing swing it's hard to help you but check these options out\n\n1.  Free Golf lesson month from Local PGA Pro's www.playgolfamerica.com\n2.  www.pga.com improve your game section\nhow to fix that dreaded slice. Learning to swing your club on an inside-to-out path through impact, Hilts says, is a permanent fix.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/techniques/improve_hilts040406.cfm\n\nthree drills you can do to help cure that frustrating slice.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_hammond102604.cfm
1002692
following these three guidelines can lead to a smooth and sound takeaway.\n\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_krause083104.cfm
667332
The key is finding the shaft that works best for you.  The best way to do that is at a demo day with a club fitter.  You can find out when one will be in your area by going to the company webstie.  They will have a Demo Day search area to help you. \n\nHere are some should help \nPGA.com :: PGA Director of Instruction Rick Martino says having the correct golf shaft is crucial  \n\n http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/rickmartino/improve_martino050906.cfm
953323
thats the first thing wrong with your golf game (sorry for the negativity). it doesnt matter what side of the ball your on. the grip is always the same unless you are restricted by something. the swing is what its all about. start by taking it in close to your body, bringing it down in that same line, then pushing it out away. an inside out swing. as you do this, snap your wrists over. if you arent physically able to do this. try putting your left hand on top of the grip more so you can see more of the back of your hand. it'll force the wrist snap. (not suggested but if necessary).
1061271
Talking to a Pro is the easy way out, but you're playing golf.....to hell with things coming easy.  Here's a couple of tips you should try before dropping a C-Note on some Club Pro.\nGo to the Range and tee the ball up and stand so to the ball is even with you left heel. (you said it goes to the right so you must be a right handed player, you freak lefties do the opposite) If you aren't doing this already this may be the key.  What's happening is you're not getting the face of the club around on impact and it's hitting at the wrong angle of the club and spinning dramatically wrong.\nIf that doesn't work try changing your grip.  Shift your right hand clock-wise like 30 degrees (like one hour on a watch) or if you inter-lock your fingers or overlap try gripping the club like a baseball bat(No inter-locking and No overlapping and bring your right thumb over).\nI had similar problems and this straightened me out and if all else fails, bite the bullet, hit the ATM and see a Pro.\nGood Luck
1112531
Check how your hands move during your swing.  This can add a lot of power and the ball will jump off your club face.\nhttp://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_elliott062904.cfm\nhttp://www.golfswingguru.com/rss/article11.htm
826648
This a fairly common problem with a swing change. You are probably decelerating worrying about where the ball is going. You have confidence with your driver so, you swing through it. \n\nNow that you are swinging correctly, you probably need a new ball position with your 5 wood.\n\nJust swing the club smoothly through the ball on the swing path that your instructor taught you and don't worry. It's going to be a while before you get good results. Any swing change takes some time to get used to.\n\nAlso, the "chicken wing" tends to show up when you make a change like this and will rob you of power. This is when your target side elbow, left elbow for right handed golfers, folds outward pointing towards the target as you swing through the ball instead of folding next to your side. This happens because you are trying to guide the clubhead along the proper path. Make sure that your target side elbow doesn't jut out but folds close to your side before your hands are pulled up over your target side shoulder during the follow through. \n\nJust swing away with the club but, swing smoothly.
174535
This is a good question with no easy answer. The best answer would be to practice the shot you're speaking about. Try it with different clubs and different swings. \n\nFor example, if you would normally hit a 7-iron, try to hit a knockdown 5-iron. Or try to hit a normal 6-iron, or perhaps try to hit your 7-iron a bit harder than normal.....note your results and then you'll have an advantage next time you come to that hole. \n\nGood luck.
270323
Two things are happening.\n1) You are hitting the ball with a slightly open face.\nThis alone produces a high shot that starts right and goes right. \n\n2) You are swinging from outside to in and not straight through the ball.\nThis alone produces a shot that starts left and slices right.\n\nCombining the above will produce a high shot that starts out straight but then slices badly once the side spin overcomes the velocity.\n\nRe-check your swingpath and grip.