How to Control Golf Slice in Wind, Pro Slice Tip

Control Slice on Left to Right Wind to Lower Scores in Bad Weather

Apr 27, 2009

Tips on how to stop the wind turning your fade into a slice. Learn how to survive in a left to right wind to keep control of the golf ball, and your score.

It’s all very well practising an orthodox golf swing that hits the golf ball well when the weather is sunny and calm, but to score effectively when the wind is blowing, a golfer needs to make adjustments that help control the flight of the ball.

Traditionally, a left to right wind is the most difficult to play golf in, so a right-handed golfer who slices has the hardest job to control the ball, and consequently, the score. A strong wind can turn a fade into a banana slice, and without necessary adjustments, nearly every shot can end up in the rough on the right.

As most golfers who slice already know, it’s no good just aiming further left as this simply increases the size of the slice. Following are some tips to help keep the slice under control.

Control a Slice in a Left to Right Wind

A change of hand position is important as a strong grip makes it much easier to close the clubface through impact. Imparting draw spin on a ball will help fight the wind. Strengthen the grip by turning both hands to the right. To survive in a strong wind, and keep the ball on the fairway, it is vital to minimise the slice spin you put on the ball. A stronger grip will help.

When you are ready to hit a shot, keeping your shoulders square, pull your right foot back so it effectively aims your feet to the right of target. This helps anchor the right side of your body which will stop the left side from jumping open on the downswing. Being able to hit against the left side will encourage the hands to release the club correctly, and will help keep control of the slice

At address turn your head to the right and keep it there on the back swing. This will encourage a good deep turn, and will allow the golfer to attack the ball more from the inside, even putting hook spin on the shot.

At the end of the swing, try to hold your finish position with your right shoulder lower than your left. When a golfer ‘comes out' of the shot the right shoulder finishes higher than the left. Keeping it lower at the finish will mean it stays underneath more at impact, which will encourage the hands to release the club.

General Tips to Lower Scores in the Adverse Conditions

Although relatively simple advice, if you can adhere to it when the wind blows, your slice will be less of a burden. Good Luck!

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