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After battling a slice for nearly 15 years, I've finally found a cure
Posted on 1/18/19 at 2:51 pm
Posted on 1/18/19 at 2:51 pm
And it was something as simple as changing my grip. I've never been the best golfer, carrying a 17 handicap. I've always fought a nasty banana slice, and would resort to using a 3 wood off the tee. The ball would still fade, just not nearly as bad. After shooting a 47 on the front nine, I decided to try something similar to a baseball grip on the back nine. The only thing I changed was not interlocking my right pinkie and my left index finger like normal. I've never been so happy to see a damn golf ball fly high and straight off the tee box. 42 on the back nine with two birdies and a double on 18.
TL/DR: Fixed a life long slice, left the course with more confidence than I've ever had
TL/DR: Fixed a life long slice, left the course with more confidence than I've ever had
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Posted on 1/18/19 at 3:11 pm to htcthc321
Had you ever gone to a PGA pro for lessons before this?
Posted on 1/18/19 at 3:23 pm to Power-Dome
No I've never had any lessons or fittings. I took up golf in high school because my best friend played.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 4:26 pm to htcthc321
In a direct response to your fix, I went back to the interlock from a baseball style grip. I now get a more consistent strike on the ball with a little draw. My driver however still is staying in the bag because I haven’t been able to figure that out. I can get into the middle of the fairway 200+ yards with my 3 so I’m hesitant to bring that back out. Haha
Posted on 1/18/19 at 4:27 pm to htcthc321
I fixed my slice by aiming further left.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 4:32 pm to htcthc321
quote:
No I've never had any lessons
I’m glad to hear that you got a lot of enjoyment from fixing a slice that’s been ailing you for years. I had only been playing for a few months and I was fed up with my slice so I went and got a lesson. Pro had camera and teaching aids to diagnose and fix the problem. What I’m trying to say is do yourself a favor and don’t wait 15 years to get some help if you aren’t happy with your game
Posted on 1/18/19 at 4:50 pm to htcthc321
You could try the interlock grip but just a stronger grip position. I cannot hit a driver straight with the same neutral grip position that I take with irons. Also, if I take a grip position similar to my driver with an iron I will hook the shite out of it.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 5:18 pm to Power-Dome
I rarely have days on the course where I'm not having fun. The driver has always just stayed in the bag. After attending the Bellsouth Classic years ago when I still lived in Georgia, I quickly realized I would never be that good lol. I learned to play the game on a local Par 3 course in North GA, so I was taught from the green backwards. The ball also traveled a lot further with the altitude and elevation changes, so I was able to work my way around some of the bigger Par 72 courses.
Posted on 1/18/19 at 5:22 pm to TigernMS12
quote:
You could try the interlock grip but just a stronger grip position. I cannot hit a driver straight with the same neutral grip position that I take with irons. Also, if I take a grip position similar to my driver with an iron I will hook the shite out of it.
I've always had a consistent draw with my irons. I can usually adjust as much as I need to work the ball, it's not a huge hook
Posted on 1/18/19 at 5:25 pm to Monday
quote:
In a direct response to your fix, I went back to the interlock from a baseball style grip. I now get a more consistent strike on the ball with a little draw. My driver however still is staying in the bag because I haven’t been able to figure that out. I can get into the middle of the fairway 200+ yards with my 3 so I’m hesitant to bring that back out. Haha
I took a couple balls and tossed them into the fairway to see if I could replicate the same with my 3 & 5 woods. I hit them pure with no movement at all, just dead straight. I've never felt so good walking off the course, yet disappointed that the round was over lol
Posted on 1/18/19 at 6:06 pm to htcthc321
You are setting yourself up for a huge slump.... don't dare the golf gods like this.
This post was edited on 1/21/19 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 1/18/19 at 8:00 pm to birdieman
Lol it was nice playing a round today that my shoes didn't need a thorough cleaning after. Haven't seen a dry course in months it seems like
Posted on 1/20/19 at 9:23 pm to htcthc321
quote:I made the switch from interlock to overlap about 5 years ago. Huge difference. Went from hitting power fades and slices to baby draws and snap hooks
TL/DR: Fixed a life long slice, left the course with more confidence than I've ever had
Posted on 1/21/19 at 8:11 am to htcthc321
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Lol it was nice playing a round today that my shoes didn't need a thorough cleaning after.
Where did you play?
Posted on 1/21/19 at 9:58 am to CoachChappy
I hit up the Denham Springs Country Club since it's close to home and I was pressed for time. Played Carter the Sunday prior and it was a sloppy mess
Posted on 1/21/19 at 5:01 pm to htcthc321
Swinging more inside/out, as the 2nd example, and striking it like you want to start it off right = a draw. At least that's what helped me, when I hit it cleanly.
This post was edited on 1/21/19 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 1/24/19 at 5:18 pm to htcthc321
Two things to fix a slice.
1. Slow down your backswing. Slow it down a lot. It makes your swing more smooth and in a straighter path. You can accelerate (but not too much) on the downswing.
2. Do NOT break your wrist at the top of your swing. Buy a crutch on amazon for $8.00 and it will prevent your wrist from moving. It attaches to the top of the grip and stops your left wrist at the top of your swing. Another quick fix without the brace/crutch is to press firmly on the grip with your left thumb (if right handed).
1. Slow down your backswing. Slow it down a lot. It makes your swing more smooth and in a straighter path. You can accelerate (but not too much) on the downswing.
2. Do NOT break your wrist at the top of your swing. Buy a crutch on amazon for $8.00 and it will prevent your wrist from moving. It attaches to the top of the grip and stops your left wrist at the top of your swing. Another quick fix without the brace/crutch is to press firmly on the grip with your left thumb (if right handed).
Posted on 1/24/19 at 5:20 pm to The Levee
quote:
1. Slow down your backswing. Slow it down a lot. It makes your swing more smooth and in a straighter path. You can accelerate (but not too much) on the downswing.
2. Do NOT break your wrist at the top of your swing. Buy a crutch on amazon for $8.00 and it will prevent your wrist from moving. It attaches to the top of the grip and stops your left wrist at the top of your swing. Another quick fix without the brace/crutch is to press firmly on the grip with your left thumb (if right handed)
Neither of these will fix a slice
Posted on 1/24/19 at 5:21 pm to Mingo Was His NameO
Fixed mine
Posted on 1/26/19 at 8:01 am to htcthc321
Just don’t do what causes the ball to curve that way
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