If your golf ball keeps curving wildly to the right (for right-handed players), you’re not alone. The dreaded slice is one of golf’s most common problems — but also one of the easiest to fix with the right guidance. At Keele Golf Centre, our PGA-qualified coaches work with golfers every day to identify and correct the real causes of slicing.
🎯 What Causes a Slice?
A slice happens when the club face is open to the swing path at impact. This means the face is pointing right (for a right-hander) relative to the direction the club is travelling. The result? Sidespin that sends the ball curving off target.
Common causes include:
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A weak grip (hands too far turned towards the target)
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An outside-to-in swing path
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Poor weight transfer or posture
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Trying to “steer” the ball rather than swinging freely
🏌️♂️ How to Start Fixing It
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Check your grip: Turn your lead hand slightly so you can see two or three knuckles when you look down.
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Shallow your swing path: Try feeling like you’re swinging in-to-out through impact.
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Focus on rotation: Turn your body fully through the shot instead of just using your arms.
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Work with feedback: Use alignment sticks or video analysis to see what’s really happening.
🧠 Why Coaching Makes the Difference
Every golfer’s swing is different, so the best way to fix your slice is with personalised feedback from a PGA coach. Using video analysis and launch monitor data, we’ll show you exactly what’s causing your slice and how to correct it — fast.
Our coaching sessions are ideal for all levels, from weekend golfers to low-handicap players fine-tuning their mechanics.
📍 Visit Keele Golf Centre for Expert Coaching
Based in Staffordshire, we welcome golfers from Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Chester, and Derbyshire who want to take control of their game.
👉 Book your golf lesson today: https://keelegolfcentre.co.uk/pages/coaching
📍 Keele Golf Centre – Helping Golfers Hit Straighter, Longer, and More Confident Shots
