Fix a golf slice is a thought that many amateur golfers have in their minds. Studies reveal over 80% of all amateur golfers slice the ball. There have been more training aids, drills and tips to fix the golf slice that I can’t even begin to count.

Have you spent any money on training aids or guides to fix your slice? Have you bought into one of those miracles guides just to still have the slice problem? Do you know what is actually messing your game?

This slice problem, is actually because the club-face comes across the ball in a way that it makes it side-spin. By first looking at it, we would think is it a mechanical problem. Nevertheless, it is more of a physical issue.

You must know that what commands your ability to swing the club with adequacy is your body. So, if you have a physical disability or limitation, you are to have mechanical issues with your swing and the faults will show.

In the golf swing there are many compensations for lack of proper mechanics. If you can’t make a 90 degree shoulder turn on the back-swing, you’ll do whatever it takes to feel like you are making a full turn.

A good example of this would be to rotate your hips beyond the desired 45 degrees to enable your body to make a full back-swing. What this does is rob you of power. You have no torque built up in your core to unleash into the ball at impact.

The same thing with a golf slice.

A golf slice is caused by the upper body getting ahead of the lower body, creating an “over-the-top” move, which in turn results in your club-face slashing across the ball and creating side-spin. Here comes the banana ball!

Your first inclination would be to go get golf lessons to fix your slice. If that does not work, then you get a training aid. If that doesn’t work either, you might go and get an offset driver to help you correct your slice issue.

Is that your case?

Now the real answer! Take a break on your lessons. Don’t buy anymore training aids. And keep your normal driver in your bag.

You must work your rotational ability. It is that simple. The moment you are able to separate your upper and lower body, you will see your golf slice improve greatly.

Does it make sense to you?

As you fix your slice, you will add about 30 yards to your drives. You will get more roll when the ball lands from a draw flight. A golf slice is nothing more than a shot that does not go well into the air for maximum distance.