What Is the Best Way to Fix a Slice?

If you struggle with a slice, you’re far from alone. For many golfers, a slice is the most common and frustrating miss—especially off the tee. The good news? A slice is predictable, measurable, and fixable with the right approach.

The best way to fix a slice is to understand what causes it and apply targeted setup and swing adjustments that help the clubface square up at impact.

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What Causes a Golf Slice?

A golf slice happens when the clubface is open relative to the swing path at impact. This creates sidespin that causes the ball to curve away from the target—typically to the right for right-handed golfers.

Common causes include:

• An open clubface at impact
• An outside-to-inside swing path
• Poor grip or setup alignment
• Swinging too steeply or across the ball

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To see a clear breakdown of these causes and how they affect ball flight, this GOLFTEC video explains it step by step:

Fix Your Slice Step 1: Check Your Grip

Your grip has a massive influence on clubface control. A weak or poorly positioned grip often leaves the face open at impact.

Grip Tip

• Make sure you can see 2–3 knuckles on your lead hand at address
• The grip should feel secure, not tight
• Your hands should work together—not fight each other

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Simple Grip Drill

• Grip the club normally
• Rotate your lead hand slightly so the logo on your glove points more toward your trail shoulder
• Hit short shots focusing on starting the ball straighter

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Fix Your Slice Step 2: Improve Your Setup and Alignment

Many golfers aim left to “compensate” for a slice, which actually encourages an outside-in swing path.

Setup Tips

• Align your feet, hips, and shoulders parallel to the target line
• Position the ball just inside your lead heel with the driver
• Let your arms hang naturally—avoid reaching or crowding the ball

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Alignment Drill

• Place an alignment stick or club on the ground pointing at your target
• Set your feet and shoulders parallel to it
• Hit shots focusing on starting the ball on that line

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Fix Your Slice Step 3: Adjust Your Swing Path

An outside-to-inside swing path is one of the biggest contributors to slicing. Encouraging a more neutral or inside-to-out path helps the clubface square up more easily.

Swing Path Tip

• Feel like the club is swinging out toward right field (for right-handed golfers)
• Avoid pulling the handle across your body in the downswing

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Swing Path Drill

• Place a headcover just outside the ball and slightly behind it
• Make swings that avoid hitting the headcover
• This encourages a more inside approach to the ball

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Fix Your Slice Step 4: Use Video and Data to Speed Up Improvement

Feel can be misleading. What feels like a big change is often a small adjustment—and vice versa.

Using video swing analysis and launch monitor data helps golfers:

• See face angle and swing path clearly
• Understand cause and effect faster
• Measure progress from practice to practice

This is why GOLFTEC lessons pair video and data with expert coaching—to eliminate guesswork and accelerate improvement.

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Can Equipment Help Fix a Slice?

In some cases, yes. While swing changes matter most, equipment can make improvement easier.

Options that may help include:

• Draw-biased drivers
• Proper shaft flex and weight
• Correct loft and lie angle

A club fitting can determine whether equipment is contributing to your slice or holding you back.

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The Fastest Way to Stop Slicing

While drills and tips help, the fastest way to fix a slice is working with a coach who can:

• Identify your specific cause
• Show you the correction visually
• Build a plan that fits your swing

Understanding why your slice happens—and applying the right fix—makes all the difference.

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Ready to Fix Your Slice for Good?

If you’re ready to stop fighting the same miss and start hitting straighter, more confident shots, professional coaching makes the difference.

Book a Swing Evaluation and get a personalized plan to finally put your slice behind you.

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