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Alta Loma, CA.
Joined: 08/16/2007 |
Posted: Aug 27, 2007 | 12:39 PM PST
Usually when you slice on your drive you're setting up too far from the ball with your arms fully extended. Try setting up a little closer with your arms very slightly bent. Your elbows should be pointing at your hipbones if you're at the right distance. Try that and see if it helps. Good luck, Scott70569
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Cumbria, UK
Joined: 08/16/2007 |
Posted: Sep 4, 2007 | 5:02 PM PST
I also was prone to slicing off the tee. I invested in a taylormade R5 dual Draw biased. Now I hit it a good distance, straight, with confidence. But I must admit it is not the solution for everyone (no instant fix). I happened to speak to the local pro at the range who said I should give it a try.
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Joined: 08/15/2008 |
Posted: Aug 25, 2008 | 4:19 AM PST
I am a begginer as well and also slice. A couple of observations from my experience.1. The harder I try to hit the ball the more likely it will slice. When I swing smooth with say 80% effort I have a much greater chance of hitting it straight. But it takes time to find that right rythym. 2. Distance comes with time. As your swing improves so will your distance. I played with a fellow this week end who kept trying to kill the ball and his ball was always going left to right, so he started aiming left of the fairway to get the ball in the middle. I would just poke the ball in the middle and then let it role, always in a much better position for my second shot. As for clubs...I play with a second hand set that is over 10 yrs old, I realize technology can help, but until you get to know your swing and get comfortable, you can't really evalauate which type of club would be best for you. I think it is impressive that you dedicated so much time to practise before heading out. Good luck fellow beginner. |
