Slicing my drives....

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OT or more sports board?.. Well I'm putting it here. Literally can hit a consistent slight draw with every club in my bag other than my driver. Get that club in my hand and it seems like my whole swing and mindset is totally different. Any helpful tips("go to" videos) or pre shot routines are welcomed.

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odd question but how long is your driver? I went back to a 42.5" driver and could keep it in the fairway for the first time in years. 45" drivers are tough to control if there is any hiccup in your swing because your swing will naturally be a bit flatter and it is easier to come over the top if you don't wait on the clubhead to get back in place.

Without seeing your swing, it is tough to give hints as to a swing problem.

Follow a more inside path on the backswing. Things are frequently not what they seem when swinging the driver.

It would help to see your swing and ball flight, but I am pretty confident you are somehow going over the top. Take a full swing, then try and replicate it in slow motion, and you will see your club head approaching the ball from the outside.

Don't try and fool with closing the face too much, because that could compound the problem and mess with your alignment. If you are a consistent slicer, it is because the face is open relative to the path, not just that it is open.

It's one of the hardest things to deal with in golf if you took it up as an adult, especially if you played baseball as mentioned above. I also agree with that posters tip, try and keep your arms firm to your chest, and it will keep that path consistent.

Another thing I have tried with some success is to look a few inches before the ball and establish that as the low point in your swing. This might help combat the feeling you have to reach.

Also agree with trying a shorter club. I can rip my 3 wood, often it is 220+. I don't play from the tips, so I use my 3 off the tee a good bit because of this. My driver just doesn't feel right, it is really hard to get the feeling I am creating any power, while keeping it straight. When I first started, it was my best club and could just crush it, but as I got to be better player, learning to hit down on the ball has left my driving a little lost.

Hang in there, I'm struggling with you and it sucks. The game is a lot more fun when your second shot is in the fairway consistently. Stop going over the top, and always swing the club with your body.

What driver do you have? Some drivers have a face that is a few degrees open.

Do yourself a favor and find "Dalton McCrary's - Hit the golf ball as straight as you can point". I watched the 6 vids about 15 years ago. Completely changed my swing in about 3 months. I could literally hit 2 golf balls side by side on the ground with an iron and both would fly perfectly straight!
1. Make sure you are using clubs that fit you. Don't waste $$ at stores that can't fit clubs for you.
Good luck and starting enjoying the game of golf.

Aim more left.

Figure how to have the face more closed at impact.

Take a few lessons from a good reputable pro in your area.

Sounds a little simplistic but a good pro/teacher will be able to spot your swing errors and show you corrective actions.

Outside of a pro, experiment with your grip on the club(s), try a weak grip, neutral grip or strong grip. Are you gripping to club too tight?

Check your stance, open stance, closed stance...
Do you have an athletic stance? Are you standing too upright over the ball? Think of yourself as a QB behind center or a shortstop

Ball position, is the ball too far up in your stance? A ball too far up will mess up your swing path. Too far back in your stance? Same thing.

Swing speed? Are you trying to knock the cover off the ball? Too fast of a swing speed will usually screw up your swing. Jack Nicholas swung at usually 80% of his strength.

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Very hard to do if you have played baseball growing up.

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This has probably always been my biggest problem with golf. Played baseball growing up and never really picked up a club til I was 21. Will try the golf glove under the armpit at the range today.

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What driver do you have? Some drivers have a face that is a few degrees open.

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Original Rocketballz 9.5 degree with a stiff shaft. Have had times where I've been crushing it...but the last couple months seem to have totally lost it. Feel like I'm trying to hit the ball(thinking too damn much) and not just swinging the club and trusting that the club face will get back to square at impact.

One of my good friends is the executive director of Toms' foundation and has told me a few times to come check out 265. Think I need to take him up on it and get a lesson out there. Thanks for the advice guys.