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How to stop slicing the golf ball…according to ChatGPT

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3 years ago

Mar 28, 2023

It’s difficult to determine an exact percentage of golfers who slice the ball because it can vary depending on the level of the golfer and the criteria used to define a slice. That said, and as any trip to a golf course and observation of the teeing grounds will reveal, a majority of amateur golfers slice the ball to some degree. And of that percentage, many don’t know how to stop slicing the golf ball.

A study conducted by Golf Digest found that 84 of golfers who played to a handicap of 20 or higher tended to slice the ball. Additionally, a survey by TrackMan found that 80 percent of (right-handed) amateur golfers exhibited a left-to-right ball flight.

As most golfers well know, slicing the ball in golf can be frustrating for several reasons:

Loss of distance: A slice typically results in a loss of distance because the ball is spinning sideways instead of flying straight. This can be especially frustrating when trying to hit long shots or reach the green in regulation.
Inaccuracy: A slice can also lead to a lack of accuracy, as the ball can end up in places you didn’t intend, such as in the rough or out of bounds. This can lead to penalty strokes and higher scores.
Consistency: A slice can be an unpredictable shot, making it difficult to control and hit consistently. This can erode confidence and make it challenging to develop a consistent swing.
Feeling of helplessness: When you consistently slice the ball, it can feel like you have lost control over your swing, leading to feelings of helplessness and frustration.

Overall, slicing the ball can negatively impact your performance and enjoyment of the game (but at least it’s not a s***k!).

How to stop slicing the golf ball

Slicing the golf ball is a common problem for many golfers. Here are some tips to help you correct your slice:

Check your grip: A grip that is too weak or too strong can cause a slice. Make sure your grip is neutral, with the “V” formed by your thumb and index finger pointing toward your right shoulder (for right-handed golfers).
Check your alignment: Aim your body and clubface toward your target. Often, golfers who slice have a tendency to aim left, which causes them to swing across the ball and create side spin.
Check your ball position: A ball that is too far forward in your stance can cause a slice. Try moving the ball back in your stance a little to help promote a more inside-out swing path.
Check your swing path: A swing path that is too steep or outside-to-in can cause a slice. Try to swing more from the inside, with the clubhead traveling on a path that is slightly to the right of your target line (for right-handed golfers).
Seek professional help: A golf instructor can help you diagnose and correct your slice. They can analyze your swing and offer personalized tips to help you improve.

Remember, correcting a slice takes time and practice, so be patient and persistent in your efforts to improve.

Drills to stop slicing the golf ball

Here are some drills you can try to help stop slicing the golf ball:

The “Two Tee” drill: Place two tees in the ground about 6 inches apart, just outside the ball. The goal is to swing the clubhead through the gap between the tees, without hitting them. This drill can help promote a more inside-out swing path.
The “Glove Under Arm” drill: Tuck a golf glove under your lead arm (left arm for right-handed golfers) and hold it there with your grip. Take some swings with the glove under your arm, focusing on keeping it there throughout the swing. This can help promote a more connected swing, which can help reduce slicing.
The “Alignment Stick” drill: Place an alignment stick or a golf club on the ground, parallel to your target line. Take some swings, trying to keep the clubhead traveling on the inside of the stick. This can help promote a more inside-out swing path.
The “Slow Motion” drill: Take some slow-motion swings, focusing on keeping the clubhead traveling on a path that is slightly to the right of your target line (for right-handed golfers). This can help train your body to move in the correct sequence, which can help reduce slicing.
The “One-Handed” drill: Take some swings with just your lead hand (left hand for right-handed golfers), focusing on keeping the clubface square through impact. This can help promote a more stable clubface, which can help reduce slicing.

Remember, it’s important to be patient and persistent when working on correcting a slice. These drills can be helpful, but it may take some time and practice to see improvement. Practice is essential for improving as a golfer. It helps develop consistency, muscle memory, confidence, and mental toughness — all of which are critical for success on the golf course.

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Photos from the 2026 Memorial Tournament

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2 days ago

Jun 1, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

GolfWRX is on site this week at the Memorial Tournament, with both Alistair Cameron and Tour Photographer Greg Moore on the ground in Dublin, Ohio, where a strong field is assembled to pay homage to the Golden Bear.

In addition to WITB galleries, we’ve already been treated to an in-hand look at Tommy Fleetwood’s new TaylorMade Spider putters.

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Tour Tech Rundown: Heroic Henley

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2 days ago

Jun 1, 2026

Ronald Montesano

Around the world, the golf wheel spun this final week in May of 2026. From New Jersey to Austria, with stops in Korea, Texas, and North Carolina (don’t let me route your next trip) the world’s finest put their golf games on display. There were three playoffs, some known commodities and some new talent. It was the sort of week that we hope to have at this point in the seasons. June and July afford double-digit major events, and perhaps, one of this week’s champions will use this success as a springboard to new heights. Time to run it all down, tech style, in this week’s Tour Tech Rundown.

Thanks to WITBHub, Today’s Golfer, GolfWRX, and Inside Tour Golf for initial research into equipment.

PGA Tour @ Charles Schwab Challenge: Heroic Henley denies Cole

Eric Cole did nearly everything that a fellow can do, to secure a first PGA Tour title. He stayed one shot clear of Ryder Cup player Ben Griffin. He kept US Open champion Gary Woodland and wunderkind Michael Brennan two shots distant. He posted 70 on day four to reach twelve under par. And then, Russell Henley revealed his Dr. Strange cloak. Henley made 47 feet of birdie putts on holes 16, 17, and 18, to jump from minus-nine to twelve-deep, and secured a spot in a playoff with Cole. The duo returned to the final tee, and put on a stripe show.

Both golfers found the fairway off the tee, and Henley improved on his regulation play with an approach to four feet. Cole did himself proud, tucking an iron to a dozen feet, but he was unable to convert the putt for three. Henley is one of the best putters on tour, and he proved it once more by draining a putt for a fourth consecutive birdie, and a sixth PGA Tour title. For Eric Cole, that first victory should come, and soon. He has done everything necessary to earn the chalice lift.

Henley’s Suitcase

Driver: Titleist TSi3 at 10 degrees. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70g 6.5 TX
Metal: Titleist TS3 at 16.5 degrees. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 at 21 degrees. Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT hybrid 100 TX
Iron: Titleist T250 4-iron. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf AMT Tour White X100
Irons: Titleist T100 5-6 irons. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf AMT Tour White X100
Irons: Titleist T100 7-9 irons. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 at 48 and 50 degrees. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 at 54 and 60 degrees. Shaft: rue Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400
Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron T5 Tour Prototype

LPGA @ Shoprite LPGA: Welcome back, Celine!

Soo Bin Joo had her eyes on a maiden LPGA title. She held the lead after two rounds, then hit a red light at the intersection of can-I and how-To. Joo posted plus-two on day three in New Jersey, and dropped to a T4 finish, which was still a career-best for the young Korean golfer. Instead of a new face, a familiar face returned to the top of the podium.

Celine Boutier was the It Girl in 2023. She collected four victories, including a major title at Evian. Boutier reached world number one status, then simply faded into the background. No wins came her way over the next 30 months. On Sunday, she collected LPGA victory number seven, at the same trace as LPGA victory number two.

Day three saw Boutier manage the windswept Seaview Bay course with six birdies and a bogey. She was challenged in the end by Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol, who signed for a 66 of her own. Yubol came up one shot shy of the top ladder rung. Finishing in third place at -7, two back of the winner, was Ireland’s Lauren Walsh.

Celine’s Suitcase

Driver: PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1 at 9 degrees. Shaft: Graphite Design AD IZ-5
Hybrid: PXG 0311 Black Ops at 19 and 22 degrees. Shaft: KBS Hybrid Prototype
Hybrid: PXG 0311 Gen5.
Iron: PXG 0311 P Gen 4 5-9 irons
Wedge: PXG 0311 T Gen 4 PW
Wedges: PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II at 50, 54, 58 degrees
Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 3 DASS

DP World Tour @ Austrian Alpine: KK? KK!

Kota Kaneko has a rhythmic name. It has strong vowels and a run of voiceless stops in its crunchy K sounds. On Sunday in Austria, Kaneko put a stop to a challenge from Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and everyone else, and claimed a first-ever title on the DP World Tour. Gouveia did well to reach 16-under par over four days, but Kaneko held firm, two shots in the clear.

Davis Bryant of the USA also forged a strong challenge for the win. He ended in a tie with Gouveia for second place. Kaneko began and finished his final round in a bit of a malaise, but he caught fire midway through. Birdies at 10, 12, and 13 provided the necessary cushion to cruise to the finish line without breaking a serious sweat.

Kaneko’s Suitcase

Driver: Ping Max G440
Metals: TaylorMade Qi4D at 15, 16.5, 21, and 24 degrees
Irons: TaylorMade P760 5 and 6 irons
Irons: TaylorMade P7TW 7-9 irons
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design at 46, 52, 56, and 60 degrees
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Cruiser Arm Lock #7

Korn Ferry Tour @ UNC Health Championship: Improbably Alvaro

Alvaro Ortiz may have had a bit of scare on the outward nine on Sunday, but he came through in clutch fashion in the end. Ortiz began the day bogey-double, and added another double bogey at the 11th hole. He was mired in a downward trend, spiraling away from the top of the leader’s board. Ortiz found hope at the 14th, where his first birdie of the day tumbled home. Inspired, he closed with birdies and 17 and 18 to catch Ross Steelman at 10-under par, and the duo returned to the 18th deck for overtime.

The extra session concluded in brief time. Ortiz, buoyed by his newly-retrieved confidence, hit the fairway with driver, then approached to six feet and drained the putt. Gobsmacked, Steelman could do little more than smile and applaud, as his run at the top came to a close. The victory was the first for Ortiz on the KFT, and will implant him squarely in the chase for a PGA Tour promotion.

Alvaro’s Suitcase

Driver: Ping G430 MAX driver at 9 degrees loft
Metal: Ping G430 MAX 3W
Iron: Ping iDi Driving Iron
Irons: Ping Blueprint S irons
Wedges
Putter: Scottsdale TR Piper C

A party on the green!

Alvaro’s time comes in Raleigh with his first win @UNCHealthChamp ? pic.twitter.com/2dmtZdbSzk

— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) May 31, 2026

LIV @ Korea: Me llamo Joaquin

Chile’s Joaquin Niemann had been away from the LIV winner’s circle throughout all of 2026. This week in Korea, he reminded us that he is still a force to consider. Niemann chased down Taylor Gooch over the closing holes at Asiad Country Club, then claimed victory with a hole-one birdie in extra time. Bryson DeChambeau claimed solo third, one shot in arrears at minus-eleven. Dustin Johnson finished on fourth, one putt farther back.

Niemann’s Suitcase