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How to Fix a Slice in Golf

Seeing your golf ball start left and then peel dramatically to the right is one of the most defeating feelings in golf. That banana ball, the slice, robs you of distance, sends you into trouble, and chips away at your confidence. This article is your step-by-step guide to turning that slice into a powerful, straight shot or even a gentle draw, starting with understanding the root cause and then making simple, effective changes to your setup and swing.

By Spencer Lanoue

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How to Stop Standing Up at Impact in Golf

That frustrating pop-up move in the golf swing - where your body straightens up right before impact - is one of the most common power-killers in the game. It feels weak, looks awkward, and leads to a frustrating medley of thin shots, topped balls, and wild hooks. This article will show you exactly why it happens and, more importantly, provide you with the feelings, setup adjustments, and actionable drills you need to stay in your posture and start compressing the golf ball like never before.

How to Reduce Grip Pressure in Golf

Squeezing the life out of your golf grip is one of the most common - and destructive - habits in amateur golf. If you find your forearms aching, your shots lacking zip, and your swing feeling more like a forced effort than a fluid motion, excessive grip pressure is almost certainly the culprit. This guide will walk you through why light grip pressure is so important for power and consistency, and provide practical, easy-to-follow drills to help you find that perfect feel and ingrain it into your swing for good.

How to Relax the Wrists in a Golf Swing

A death grip on your club and stiff wrists are silent killers of power and consistency in your golf swing. You can have a perfect setup and great body rotation, but if your wrists are locked up with tension, you’re severing the final link in the power chain. This guide will show you exactly why that tension is so destructive and provide clear, practical techniques to get your hands and wrists working freely, unlocking the fluid, powerful swing you’re capable of.

How to Use a Putter Club in Golf

The shortest club in your bag has the biggest impact on your score, yet the putter is often the least understood. Mastering this club isn't about raw power, it's about control, feel, and a repeatable motion. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from your grip and setup to developing a reliable stroke that will save you shots on the green.

How to Use the Golf App on Garmin Vivoactive 4

Your Garmin Vivoactive 4 is more than just a fitness tracker, it’s a powerful golf caddie that lives right on your wrist. Unlocking its golf features provides you with yardages, scoring, and shot tracking capabilities that can genuinely help you play smarter and more confidently. This guide will walk you through exactly how to set up and use the golf app on your Vivoactive 4, from downloading your home course to analyzing your round after the final putt.

How to Fix a Golf Swing That Goes Left

Nothing sours a round of golf quite like watching your shot sail left of the target, especially when it happens over and over. A golf swing that goes left doesn't just add strokes, it chips away at your confidence. The good news is that this is one of the most common and fixable problems in golf. This guide will walk you through, step by step, diagnosing why your ball is going left and give you practical, actionable drills to get your shots flying true again.

How to Re-Epoxy a Golf Club

Few things on a golf course are more jarring than feeling that dreaded wobble in your driver's head or hearing a suspicious rattle right before your swing. A loose club head is not only a distraction but a performance killer. This guide provides a complete, step-by-step tutorial on how to properly and safely re-epoxy a golf club, turning a potentially round-ruining problem into a satisfying D.I.Y. fix. You’ll learn how to secure that loose head or even swap out a shaft like a seasoned club-fitter.

How to Stop Turning Your Hands Over in Golf

That destructive hook or high, spinning pull shot that shows up without warning is often caused by one single, reflexive move: turning your hands over too quickly through impact. This guide breaks down exactly why this flip happens and gives you a clear, body-first plan to fix it for good. We'll cover the true cause of the issue and provide actionable drills to build a more stable, powerful, and consistent impact position, turning weak flips into powerful, compressed strikes.

How to Put Backspin on a Golf Ball by Rick Shiels

Seeing a pro hit a wedge shot that takes one hop and spins back five feet is one of golf's most satisfying sights. The good news is that you don’t need to be a tour player to put that coveted backspin on a golf ball. Following the simple and powerful principles taught by Rick Shiels, this article will show you exactly how to generate the speed and contact required for a high-spinning wedge shot. We’ll break down the setup, the swing motion, and the key elements that transform a normal pitch into a shot that stops on a dime.

How to Shoot Lower in Golf

Shooting lower scores in golf is less about achieving a picture-perfect swing and more about making smarter decisions. You can drop five, ten, even fifteen strokes without any dramatic changes to your golf swing. This guide will show you how to start scoring better right now by focusing on strategy, an intelligent short game, and a smarter approach to practice.

How to Play in a Golf Pro-Am

Playing in your first golf Pro-Am is an incredible opportunity to tee it up alongside a professional and get an inside-the-ropes look at how the game is played at its highest level. To make the most of the day, a little preparation goes a long way. This guide will give you a complete playbook for how to handle everything from your arrival to the final putt, ensuring you feel confident, act like a veteran, and - most importantly - have a ton of fun.

How to Drive a Golf Ball off the Tee

Blasting a golf ball long and straight off the tee is one of the best feelings in the game. It’s also one of the most frustrating skills to master. This guide breaks down the driver swing into simple, understandable steps, moving from your setup to a balanced finish, giving you the tools to hit more fairways with confidence.

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