Fix Your SliceA typical article or golf tip regarding the slice generally will focus on static principles: grip, stance, alignment. The golf swing is not a static event; it is very dynamic. The golf swing is a sequence of interdependent events that begin with the address position and end with the follow through. If you change one thing in your swing, it will have an effect on other parts of your swing as well—you can't change just one thing and assume that everything else will remain the same. A corollary to this is that if one of your swing fundamentals is bad, there will be others that are bad as well.
Etiology of the Slice: Cause and EffectAs Ben Hogan clarifies in the Five Lessons, the results are not nearly as important as the causes. When golfing with Ben Hogan, Shamus McDuff was not complimented, save once. The one shot demonstrated a completed understanding and practice of Ben's secret -- a second-shot one-iron hit to within 5 feet on a long par 5. Most golf articles will discuss the results then give static information like the club face is open, square, or closed at impact. In reality, the club face is opening, squaring, or closing at impact. Understanding the dynamic nature of the swing changes how you will communicate and teach golfers. As a result, the question "How do I fix my slice?" is the wrong question, which leads down dark paths. As Hogan himself would say, "it's like pissing into the wind." As the Golf Gurru teaches, a proactive approach is about learning power, then accuracy. Read More [Power, then Accuracy] >>>
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