Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

Re: Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

Boyer — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:22:28 GMT

Almost forgot, I also was centering the ball with every club and made the adjustment of moving the ball further up as the club number lowered. Basically I was doing nearly everything wrong with my form but now I am excited to get back to playing and enjoying the game. Again thanks for the advice

Re: Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

Boyer — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:05:59 GMT

This past weekend it was finally warm enough to set the net up in the yard and do some practicing on my swing. I made a slight adjustment to my grip. I use an interlocking grip and my thumb was pointed towards noon instead of one o'clock. I also worked on adding more of a trunk twist to get power from my waist and loosened/relaxed my swing (I was holding my left elbow too straight). The adjustments along with switching to Titleist clubs (oversized irons, regular flex, and higher lofts) have appeared to correct my issues. I suppose I won't know for certain until I get out on the range but the ball was traveling dead center into the net. Thanks everyone who gave advice

Re: Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

Boyer — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:06:00 GMT

Thanks, I'll try recording a video. That is an excellent idea. I do that for my niece with her gymnastics yet the idea of recording myself somehow slipped my mind.

Re: Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

Jayme G — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:41:18 GMT

I used to have a horrible slice and it almost turned me away from the game. I took the time to fix the issue and work on making a good swing and not coming over the top. Slicing the ball is just opening the club face at impact. WOrk on closing the club face and getting your wrist to turn faster.

Re: Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

Don O — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:35:28 GMT

One advantage from 15 yeas ago are the apps available that someone can cut a video of your swing from facing and behind. The most common is swinging outside in, and there is more than one reason for that. Titleist has one for I-products that is free. Seeing a reverse tilt in action helped me do a better job of weight transfer back before starting forward Overswinging with too much arm action out of sequence provides opportunities to go both ways. Good luck in search of fairways. .

Re: Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

Skylar T — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:50:09 GMT

About 70% of golfers battle a slice so you are not alone. My advice would be to take some lessons with a PGA pro if you can.

Re: Returning to the game after leaving with a terrible slice

eboos — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:28:22 GMT

A slice is a hard thing to fix because what you feel like you are doing and what you are actually doing could be pretty different.

I am not a pro, far from it, but fixing your slice may not take hours of practice, but simply a breakthrough moment when you realize how the correct swing path should feel.

Make sure your swing starts from your lower body. Rotate your hips, but your back should still be facing your target. Do not allow the club head to pass the center of your chest until after impact and hit the ball like you intend to do a slight push path.