I was out on the course today, and man, was I struggling with my slice. It’s frustrating when you think you’re hitting it straight, and then the ball just veers off to the right like it has a mind of its own.
So, I started paying more attention to what was happening. I noticed that most of the time, when I sliced it, my clubface was wide open at impact. It’s like I was giving the ball a sideswipe instead of a solid hit. This got me thinking, maybe it’s not just about the swing path, which a lot of folks talk about, but really about how I’m presenting the clubface to the ball.
I began experimenting right there. I tried to consciously close the clubface a bit more through impact. It felt weird at first, like I was going to hook it badly, but I stuck with it. I hit a few balls, focusing on that feeling of squaring up the clubface.
- First few attempts, still slicing.
- Adjusted my grip a little, still focusing on the clubface.
- Started seeing a straighter ball flight, less of a curve.
- Kept practicing, the slice turning into more of a fade now.
It wasn’t perfect, but I definitely saw improvement. By the end of the session, I was hitting more fairways than I had all day. It’s like a light bulb went off – focus on the clubface, not just the swing. I realized that for me, at least, getting that clubface square was the key to fixing my slice.
The takeaway
It seems like slicing isn’t just about an outside-in swing. That’s part of it, sure, but if your clubface is open, you’re gonna slice it no matter what. I need to keep working on this, but it’s a good start.
