Dear all, PLEASE watch this video from 1:22 to 2:27. I made that EXACT change with my grip - rotating my hands as Rick suggests, and the slice I have had for 45 years DISAPPEARED IMMEDIATELY. I was even hooking the ball a tiny bit. Truly amazing. Thank you Rick!!!
I can't believe it. I had the exact same result. It feels weird - the grip and the inside out swing, but it really worked on the first swing. Now I just have to get used to it so it doesn't feel weird anymore.
Ive always thought the same with these pros, bring a 100-120 hack out here and lemme watch, not that I doubt a bit, but these guys are so good I think THEY forget how bad amateurs are lol
I know this is a few months old…BUT…Rick…this fixed my game. I went from 90s to a weekend of 78! I gained about 20 yards on average. You made the game fun again! Thank you!
Dear Rick. I watched your RUclips session over the weekend and applied it to my game today and the slice that plagued my game for years has suddenly disappeared. Also added at least 20 yards to my tee shot. Thank you.
and your pro is right! Inside out swing path AND tuck that right elbow and glue it to you hip on the downswing. Slow tempo on backswing. The clubhead speed builds naturally on the downswing.
Watched this video. Went straight to the course yesterday (not even driving range). Strengthened my grip to see two knuckles on my back hand. I didn't hit a single slice (or even cut) all day. Thank you so much, sincerely.
That was THE BEST anti slice video i have watched! Finally, the dropping of the arms in the downswing to create the in to out swing path I finally understood! The graphics helped immensely! Thanks so much!
I've always struggled with a slice despite shooting in the 80s consistently. The tip about swinging more inside to outside has been a complete game-changer for me. Seems to have basically cured my slice. The inside-out swing path feels like you're hitting the ball to the right with a more open face, but you actually hit it dead straight with the right grip. Insane mental hurdle to get over after years of swinging outside to inside, thanks Rick!
This video may have truly just changed my whole game. I had a lot of key concepts wrong in my head (I always thought I hit more off the toe so I line up closer WRONG). Best golf channel ever.
How many slice fixes have I watched....this actually helped tremendously. I had a draw most of the day today. This is a great short video, but his 3 parter is a bit more in depth. Cant believe I didnt slice today. Amazing
I'm a brand new golfer. Been at in a few months now in my garage during the cold season. I learned all my fundamentals from Tom Saguto. That was until I decided it was time to start working on the driver. For some reason Toms swing approach didnt resonate with me and I was off into slice hell. Lemme tell ya folks, it was bad. I knew all the basics; ball position, wide stance, spine angle, tilt. Still, slice city. On a whim I watched this video. I've become a junky and Ricks videos consistently have been entertaining and fun to watch. Admittedly, I haven't really sought out tips from Rick though. That was until today. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but this video is the one that made it click for me. The discussion on grip, club face, and ESPECIALLY the arm/wrist segment finally got me hitting it straight/left. When I combined that with the "arms dropping behind you" tip, everything fell into place. I feel like i'm "seeing" the ball and I can tell my swing feels so different. I actually got slightly emotional. I know I need to be able to drive the ball to play good golf and have some real fun out there and this short video is the one that makes me feel im starting to get it. Thanks Rick!
Absolute amazing videos. I’ve recently picked up golf again, after 25+ years. These videos are helping immensely. Golf tech and internet have changed how one can learn some tips on the golf swing. The fact these are free makes it even more compelling.
Rick, I can't thank you enough. I haven't played for 6-7 years before the last couple months. It didn't even take 9 holes in my first round for that strong as hell slice (that I never managed to get rid of back in the days) to show its ugly face again. I just stopped using my driver for most tee shots, just like I used to do. Then I watched this video... First round I applied those tips, I shaved off a good 5-10 shots from not having to lay the ball back from the forest on every other hole. It made it much, much more manageable, to the point I started trusting myself with the club once again. Still somehow have a bit of a fade going on, but man, it's good to be able to use a driver once again. Thank you so much.
That move from the top is one of the most meaningful pieces of information I have seen to help with my understanding of the how the downswing should work!! Thank you Rick!
I bought my first set of golf clubs a week ago for my birthday. I’ve always been a pretty good athlete but golf was one of those things my ego wouldn’t let me suck at. When you have an ugly golf swing… it’s horrid. Your videos have been absolutely instrumental. I went through the entire tutorial of how to fix your slice and pt.II (grip and follow through) fixed it. I hit a couple practice balls and saw what looked like a nice trajectory and much better contact. Decided to throw a real ball on there and take a “40%” swing because beyond our tree line is the neighbors property. I went yard on the first one and couldn’t believe it. I thought maybe it was a fluke and took a second whack at another ball. My neighbors house is fine but the people a town over are pissed as hell. Cheers m8, I absolutely love your content, please don’t stop. There entertaining, informative, easy to digest, and your one of the most likeable personalities I’ve found 🍻
RICK!!! I'm sure you will never read this, but i wanted to tell you that I watched this video yesterday, followed your advice on the 'strong grip' today and WOW!! I finally hit the ball straight, hole after hole. Played my best game ever! Thank you so much for your videos!!
I used this method today and absolutely love it. No idea what I was doing before hand but having this method along with the mental checklist as I go through the method meant I was consistent with each drive (well almost, I hit all fairways except one when using the driver). I've been playing for 4 year now and today I hit my best score. Thanks for this awesome tip. It definitely worked for me.
TY Rick. I was slicing my ball to the right, very badly, and was getting frustrated trying to "fix" it. Tried the "stronger grip" today at the driving range and bingo! Worked like a charm. First drive I hit went straight and far. Hit 20 consistent straight drives. TY so much.
This video was beyond helpful! The other day when I was at the driving range, I couldn’t stop slicing to save my life. Today I tried the tips in the video and it was like night and day and I swung infinitely better! Thank you so much!
I watched this last night and played today. I drove the ball better than I have done for at least ten years ................................ cheers Rick.
Rick, thanks for your videos. 2 weeks ago, I was shooting 118, I watched a couple of your videos of things I was struggling with, and this past week, I dropped to 99. In one 18-hole round. Things are only gonna keep getting better.
Couldn't have timed this tutorial better for me. Was slicing my driver pretty badly at the range Monday. Now I will work on this in my home net and then the driving range before I set foot back on the GC next week. Thankyou.
Again Rick I have watch 100 of videos to get rid of the slice and you make it so easy. All I have to do is get out there and make it work but because of you I now understand how and why so thank you for making it understandable. Love the videos
I'm from Minnesota. Golfed like 6 or 7 times since winter hit around November and I just forgot how to swing... huge slice with my driver and all of my irons were awful contact and going right. I watched this video last night. Seeing the grip reminded me of how my grip has gotten worse since last year so I hit a small bucket of balls today. First couple shots with my 9iron were flushed and my driver was the best it's ever been. Other than some going left I was ripping the ball. Everything in this video were things I had been taught previous except focusing on hitting balls on the toe instead of heel and the grip totally fixed everything. I'm gonna play a quick round tomorrow night than a match with some friends Saturday and gotta thank Rick for this short video giving me confidence and hope.
I wish you'd posted this last year. It took about a dozen videos and three months at the range to fix my out to in/over the top swing. One thing I'd like to add is at 5:30, look how close your right elbow is to your body. Correct placement of the elbow and using that as an anchor point to keep my swing on plane also helped. This would've saved a lot of headache and confusion!
Rick, as somebody who wouldn't take out the driver all last year because of my slice I've just hit my best ever score with these tips in only my second game this year. Driver wasn't flawless but it didn't slice once and I managed to drive a couple of the shorter par 4 greens. Target was to break 90 this year and I blitzed it today. Thank you... you are a wizard!!
Rick, you are the goat. Started golf a month ago and couldn't hit my driver without a slice and would only hit 180m. Watched your golf swing basics and slice advice and have just come back from the range hitting straight shots at 220m. G.O.A.T.
This checks out. I had a horrible slice and this completely fixed it. I’m driving straight and my distance went from about 150 yards to about 235 yards. Thank you so much
Went to the range yesterday, slice slice slice. Watched this and took this info to the range today, slicing more than halved and even started to see some draw shape! Thank you!!
Watched this video and went out and practice it yesterday. Not impressive distances but finally hitting my driver 220-230 4/5 times straight. Definitely happy with that.
I just like how Rick points out the main mistakes we usually do, right to the point. A really good and important lesson in just 8 minutes. Good video Rick👍 and thank you.
Can't wait to hit the driving range and try this. Good visuals, excellent explanation. I'm a beginner, only my fifth season. It was good to have a visual to understand what you're saying to do. So helpful!
Just watched your 4 part series on this from 2018...more detail back then, but glad the message is still the same. Hank Haney (if I may) said: The road to good golf is never through a slice, but a hook is the beginning of good golf. Thanks for all the videos.
I’m r/h. I only slice with long-sticks. Inspite of applying this instruction and others - same ‘ol slicing. I resolved myself for many yrs to simply swing/aim 25 deg left of my target to compensate. Works beautifully when I drive and no more frustrating remedies or applications. Excellent slicing for me is great golf!
I am a self taught golfer who learned by playing best ball, and getting some pointers from friends. Watching this video ONE TIME I can already see where I can make adjustments!!!!! I will definitely be watching your series to make necessary corrections!!!!
I played 18 today having watched this and my drive was pretty much perfect on most holes. I mean I did lose 4 balls left over the first 2 holes but once I adjusted my aim I was hitting them perfectly straight! Such an easy thing to strengthen the grip but made a massive difference to my drives and lowered my score by about 10!
Hey rick. This is the first video i watched fully to get better at golf, and it helped i use to slice a lot now. From your tips, i hit almost straight all the time. Thanks rick
Forever fixing the slice😂 I go from drawing, hitting it straight then back to slicing the ball every few months, always have this video to refresh the memory, back to basics as they say, cheers Rick!
Rick, I have been struggling with a slice since I started golfing a few years ago. I have tried all the tips you have given over all your video's, but nothing seemed to help. For some strange reason this time something stuck.. I went to the range yesterday and for the first time ever I hit my driver consistently "straighter" than I ever have! not perfect, not by any means. But there is an improvement. Thank you for not stopping with the anti-slice tips! Good luck this season and please keep the content coming!
This is the best golf tip video I've seen. Easy to understand for even the newest of golfers. I'll have to try this out next time I go out to the range.
Having watched this video on Wednesday evening, and having "faded" the ball for most of the last 52 years, I put this teaching into practice yesterday. I was amazed how well it worked!!! Within the space of a few holes my game was transformed. I'd heard a lot of what you said before but never the bit about radically altering your grip, particularly the right hand! So thanks Rick, this works really well for me. You've succeeded where a number of pro's, and any number of lessons, have previously failed!!!
Hi Rick = I had a lesson with NZ pro Matthew Lane and we covered everything you have shown - you are on point and this is something that makes golf great.
Rick, this video saved my love for golf! I struggled with my slice for years. It got to the point where I was hardly enjoying/playing the game anymore. Watched this video preparing for a round last weekend, and I drove the ball better than I could have imagined. Now I can’t wait to get out again. Cheers
Great video Rick. I’ve adopted these tips today and did not slice my driver once. Dead straight every time and that’s a first. Also worked with my woods too. I’m so pleased. It was so satisfying to see my ball penetrate down the middle of the fairway instead of slicing into trouble. 😊
Dear Mr Shiels, I watched you series of videos on fixing your slice during the week. I just had a chance to attend the local range here on the Sunshine Coast QLD. I made the changes as you suggested and these made a significant difference. Thankyou. I’ll go play 9holes this afternoon and see how this pans out on the course. Kind Regards.
This absolutely works. I went to the driving range yesterday and put my hands on the club just like Rick had said to do and immediately started hitting straight golf shots and some with a slight draw.
Tried this trick and it did exactly what he said it would do (combined this with his other slice videos). Initially had a pull hook, but after fiddling with my grip and foot placement, I started striking the ball much cleaner and creating more a true draw. Not only that, I picked up another 2-3 mph (started around 94 and ended around 97) on my club head speed and another 20 mph on my ball speed with center hits. A few 250 total yard drives later and my confidence was through the roof. These videos have been such a massive help. Can’t thank Rick enough. Looking forward to getting out on the course and put these lessons to good use.
After years of struggling with my slice off the driver, I watched this video, took notes and went to the range. I could immediately see positive results and the drive went A LOT straighter. This really worked! I duffed a few, and likely will mess up a few more, but I see really working in the long run. Thank you Rick Shiels, you are a slice of fried gold.
Not played golf in a long time, went to the range yesterday and was shocking , drives slicing all over the show. I've watched this video on repeat and going to apply this today 👏
Well Rick, I stumbled upon your videos a couple of weeks ago. I've always had a terrible slice and quit the game about 4 years ago. I picked it back up this year in anticipation of retirement in a few years and still had a terrible slice. I went out this last week and changed my grip to a much stronger grip. To my amazement, I went from slicing my drives 80%-90% of the time to maybe 20% of the time and the slice is not as severe. I think I really need to work on my body positioning, swing path, and follow through. You've given me a good place to start praticing to improve my game. I also used some of the tips to swing my irons and I went from hitting all over the place to 80% straight where I'm aiming. I still don't get near the distance I should for my body size but baby steps. I'd rather hit it where I'm aiming to begin with then farther. Thanks for teh help!
Hey man I really love your videos. Just found you 2 weeks ago. One thing I really like is your ability to explain everything clearly and to the point. After just watching your grip and drive video and three days at the range saying my drive improved is an understatement. I'm crushing balls straight using everything you explained and I catch myself laughing at how frustrating and angry I'd get at slicing my drive or hitting it everywhere else but down the fairway. Sorry for the ramble just wanted to express that your 10 min videos helped me more then all the money I spent on private lessons. I'm now a solid fan and look forward to your content. Short and sweet and explained with simplicity. If your ever in Wisconsin let's hit 18 sometime!
Thanks to this video I now hit 275-320 fairway every drive!!! Thank you Rick! Took around 700balls on the range and this video during the sessions but it's so worth it!
Two weeks in working on this method and I can hand on heart honestly say this as fixed my slice. I’m not saying I hit every drive down the middle and it’s still a work in progress. However my really bad shot now is a straight pull. That’s down to timing/tempo imo. I do push a few straight right but no big week slice and I’m more often than not still in play plus a lot closer to the hole. My handicap as come down from 15 to 12.3 and shot I my best ever score of 79 👊🏻. Obviously there’s other factors that have helped and one of them is using the stronger grip with my irons. I had a tendency to push a lot left R/H golfer. Now hitting the ball more squarely and straight. Thank you for sharing this tip for me it’s so easy to follow and when it goes a stray I have something I understand to fall back on. Keep the tips coming 🙏
Thank you Rick. I used these tips and I was expecting it to take time.... I went to the range and 20 of my 25 practice shots had little to no slice with the driver. I proceeded to play 9 holes and hit 50% FIR. Incredible tips and love how quickly it helped me.
Watched this video yesterday. Went out to play a quick 9 today and used a brand new 5 wood and 4 Hybrid….this totally works. I’m a lefty and One hole the ball went just slightly to the right instead of slicing left….since there was nobody behind me I hit two more balls of the tee and all three landed in the fairway. Wasn’t easy as I still sliced some and even shanked a few completely but overall simply changing my grip made a huge difference.
I have been playing awful fighting the dreaded slice specifically with the driver. I watched this video last night and took the stronger grip to the course with me today. The change was dramatic as it cured the right leaky shots and gained 10-15 yards to my drive. It was very easy to implement and it definitely works. The driver impact is now center/toe where previously more shots in the heel. The grip change also helped me with the iron play. I was nervous to implement a major change on the course, but was so frustrated with previous swing. Thanks Rick for your instructional videos. I actually had fun playing golf today!
These tips (which you’ve been preaching for over a few videos) has helped me out so soo much !! I’ve gone from not knowing what I’m doing... I had lessons when I young and got taught a very different style... to hitting it straighter, understand my swing and now really enjoying golf again. These type of videos have had such a massive impact and I can’t thank you enough. Gushy I know but I started playing golf with my dad, who isn’t able to go anymore ... to be able to find enjoyment in a game he shared with me was such a massive thing for me. Thank you
These are a lot of the tips I try to incorporate in my driver....and when I'm doing them proper, it works really well. Good, simple, effective tips, Rick!
Well that explains a lot. Only have a 9 hole course here and I've probably played it about 10 times. My only golfing really ever. I think I mistakenly hit about 5 straight shots. All in the adjacent fairway on the right. I have a really strong (unintentionally so) swing, and watching this I'm doing every part of it wrong. Time to hit the range and strengthen the grip. I was taught to hold the club like I was holding a "live bird that I didn't want to escape" and clearly that isn't working. I'll be checking out all your videos now because I really enjoy being on the course every morning. Thanks!
You’re a genius, hit the course today no practice, straight out there. Followed the guidance here and BOOM slice gone. Really quite unbelievable really.
Strike Location! Rick is absolutely right. I naturally play a fade or the frequent slice. From the tee I decided to give myself more room, standing a little further from the tee when I hit a driver. Without knowing it I must be hitting the ball more to the toe and center and it almost completely takes my slices away! Great Video Rick!
I am a beginner golfer who has only been golfing 3 times. For a total of 36 holes. I noticed on my second time out that I slice all my shots to the right. I didn't know how to fix it, so I literally just started always aiming far left. Knowing quite well the my drive is going to curve right. This actually kind of worked, however it is hard to judge and was still inconsistent. This video gives me an idea of how to fix it. So thank you
Took these to the range (along with some other videos from Rick), best range session I think I've ever had. I was way more consistent with ball flight. Realised my grip / stance needed adjusting. I was way to close and not square on. Having a consistent target (use club as direction) and then place a club 90 degrees to this (creating a T shape). This helped making sure I was aligned correctly
Just back from the range and all I can say is THANK YOU Rick!! For the first time ever I was actually hitting draws! More work to come but man what a difference!
Mr Sheils. Thank you so much for making these video. Applying your tips and ideas have got me hitting the ball straighter, more accurate and just plain out shooting lower scores. Just great advice.
DUDE - I just tried this out at the range and my slice disappeared INSTANTLY. You're a wizard, Ricky.
Dear all, PLEASE watch this video from 1:22 to 2:27. I made that EXACT change with my grip - rotating my hands as Rick suggests, and the slice I have had for 45 years DISAPPEARED IMMEDIATELY. I was even hooking the ball a tiny bit. Truly amazing. Thank you Rick!!!
Just got in to golf last month, bought a driver yesterday an im slicing ever shot, cant wait to get to the range an try it out
@@ribblegaming3331 elbow straight is most important thing!
@@markworth7167 left elbow or right ?
If you are right-handed, then left elbow
I can't believe it. I had the exact same result. It feels weird - the grip and the inside out swing, but it really worked on the first swing. Now I just have to get used to it so it doesn't feel weird anymore.
when your other 14 videos havent worked on stopping the slice but you dont give up..... respect
I felt this.
Ameen to this.
Perfect
Crying laughing 😆
Just go get a lesson
Id love to see you bring a real begginner on the channel with a slice, and see if you can help him.
Ive always thought the same with these pros, bring a 100-120 hack out here and lemme watch, not that I doubt a bit, but these guys are so good I think THEY forget how bad amateurs are lol
He has a video of lessons vs new driver. Gives a high handicapper a lesson & he hits it much straighter
He does have one I believe
He has a video where he does that
"I volunteer as tribute "
What I love about this is that this is completely free advice. So many people out there charge for simple yet effective info like this
I know this is a few months old…BUT…Rick…this fixed my game. I went from 90s to a weekend of 78! I gained about 20 yards on average. You made the game fun again! Thank you!
Every time he makes a tips video I feel the urge to hit the driving range...
Watching Rick is what got me back into golf this year!
@rick shiels golf oh my god get a life scammer
And then get disappointed when you keep slicing the ball again lol
I feel the urge to hit myself...😲
Yeah same here lol
Dear Rick. I watched your RUclips session over the weekend and applied it to my game today and the slice that plagued my game for years has suddenly disappeared. Also added at least 20 yards to my tee shot. Thank you.
This is exactly what my pro told me. I've been practicing this for the past few weeks. So nice to have it summarized visually, too!
and your pro is right! Inside out swing path AND tuck that right elbow and glue it to you hip on the downswing. Slow tempo on backswing. The clubhead speed builds naturally on the downswing.
@@kimmorrison9169 I like the whole "tucking" method. I've tried Rick's suggestion and a huge help already.
@@kimmorrison9169 thanks for that right elbow in tip , thinking about that really fixed my swing path.
Rick I’m at the range presently and you’ve fixed my slice in 5 minutes. For free. Thanks, mate! Jim. Marysville, MI USA.
Watched this video. Went straight to the course yesterday (not even driving range). Strengthened my grip to see two knuckles on my back hand. I didn't hit a single slice (or even cut) all day. Thank you so much, sincerely.
Interesting, I did the same thing and sliced every drive I hit. Not exactly sure what I’m doing wrong but I’ve clearly got some range work to do.
This feels so much more informal with the animations. Thanks Rick. I use your tips everytime I hit the course.
That was THE BEST anti slice video i have watched! Finally, the dropping of the arms in the downswing to create the in to out swing path I finally understood! The graphics helped immensely! Thanks so much!
Animation of the slice broken down is second to none.!!!! Just that section sets me in the right head space to alter my swing. Thank you...
I've always struggled with a slice despite shooting in the 80s consistently. The tip about swinging more inside to outside has been a complete game-changer for me. Seems to have basically cured my slice. The inside-out swing path feels like you're hitting the ball to the right with a more open face, but you actually hit it dead straight with the right grip. Insane mental hurdle to get over after years of swinging outside to inside, thanks Rick!
This video may have truly just changed my whole game. I had a lot of key concepts wrong in my head (I always thought I hit more off the toe so I line up closer WRONG). Best golf channel ever.
Goes to show how good Rick’s content is that I’m watching this, even though I don’t have a slice😂
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I don’t even play golf, and I’m watching. I’m sure when I start I’ll be awesome though. Rick’s fault if not 😉
I'm calling cap
Agreed!!
Samee
This is without a doubt the best way I have ever heard this explained! I can't wait to hit the range and put this to work. Thanks Rick!
How many slice fixes have I watched....this actually helped tremendously. I had a draw most of the day today. This is a great short video, but his 3 parter is a bit more in depth. Cant believe I didnt slice today. Amazing
I'm a brand new golfer. Been at in a few months now in my garage during the cold season. I learned all my fundamentals from Tom Saguto. That was until I decided it was time to start working on the driver. For some reason Toms swing approach didnt resonate with me and I was off into slice hell. Lemme tell ya folks, it was bad. I knew all the basics; ball position, wide stance, spine angle, tilt. Still, slice city. On a whim I watched this video. I've become a junky and Ricks videos consistently have been entertaining and fun to watch. Admittedly, I haven't really sought out tips from Rick though. That was until today. I'm not trying to be dramatic, but this video is the one that made it click for me. The discussion on grip, club face, and ESPECIALLY the arm/wrist segment finally got me hitting it straight/left. When I combined that with the "arms dropping behind you" tip, everything fell into place. I feel like i'm "seeing" the ball and I can tell my swing feels so different. I actually got slightly emotional. I know I need to be able to drive the ball to play good golf and have some real fun out there and this short video is the one that makes me feel im starting to get it. Thanks Rick!
Absolute amazing videos. I’ve recently picked up golf again, after 25+ years.
These videos are helping immensely. Golf tech and internet have changed how one can learn some tips on the golf swing.
The fact these are free makes it even more compelling.
Rick, I can't thank you enough. I haven't played for 6-7 years before the last couple months. It didn't even take 9 holes in my first round for that strong as hell slice (that I never managed to get rid of back in the days) to show its ugly face again. I just stopped using my driver for most tee shots, just like I used to do. Then I watched this video... First round I applied those tips, I shaved off a good 5-10 shots from not having to lay the ball back from the forest on every other hole. It made it much, much more manageable, to the point I started trusting myself with the club once again. Still somehow have a bit of a fade going on, but man, it's good to be able to use a driver once again. Thank you so much.
I love how this guy explains what has to be done to fix the slice.... this is a really good video
That move from the top is one of the most meaningful pieces of information I have seen to help with my understanding of the how the downswing should work!! Thank you Rick!
I bought my first set of golf clubs a week ago for my birthday. I’ve always been a pretty good athlete but golf was one of those things my ego wouldn’t let me suck at. When you have an ugly golf swing… it’s horrid. Your videos have been absolutely instrumental. I went through the entire tutorial of how to fix your slice and pt.II (grip and follow through) fixed it. I hit a couple practice balls and saw what looked like a nice trajectory and much better contact. Decided to throw a real ball on there and take a “40%” swing because beyond our tree line is the neighbors property. I went yard on the first one and couldn’t believe it. I thought maybe it was a fluke and took a second whack at another ball. My neighbors house is fine but the people a town over are pissed as hell. Cheers m8, I absolutely love your content, please don’t stop. There entertaining, informative, easy to digest, and your one of the most likeable personalities I’ve found 🍻
RICK!!! I'm sure you will never read this, but i wanted to tell you that I watched this video yesterday, followed your advice on the 'strong grip' today and WOW!! I finally hit the ball straight, hole after hole. Played my best game ever! Thank you so much for your videos!!
I watched this yesterday.
Changed my grip and hit 100%of my drives on the fairway.
For me, game changer. Thanks Rick
I used this method today and absolutely love it. No idea what I was doing before hand but having this method along with the mental checklist as I go through the method meant I was consistent with each drive (well almost, I hit all fairways except one when using the driver). I've been playing for 4 year now and today I hit my best score.
Thanks for this awesome tip. It definitely worked for me.
TY Rick. I was slicing my ball to the right, very badly, and was getting frustrated trying to "fix" it. Tried the "stronger grip" today at the driving range and bingo! Worked like a charm. First drive I hit went straight and far. Hit 20 consistent straight drives. TY so much.
This video was beyond helpful! The other day when I was at the driving range, I couldn’t stop slicing to save my life. Today I tried the tips in the video and it was like night and day and I swung infinitely better! Thank you so much!
I watched this last night and played today.
I drove the ball better than I have done for at least ten years ................................ cheers Rick.
Rick, thanks for your videos. 2 weeks ago, I was shooting 118, I watched a couple of your videos of things I was struggling with, and this past week, I dropped to 99. In one 18-hole round. Things are only gonna keep getting better.
Couldn't have timed this tutorial better for me. Was slicing my driver pretty badly at the range Monday. Now I will work on this in my home net and then the driving range before I set foot back on the GC next week. Thankyou.
Again Rick I have watch 100 of videos to get rid of the slice and you make it so easy. All I have to do is get out there and make it work but because of you I now understand how and why so thank you for making it understandable. Love the videos
I'm from Minnesota. Golfed like 6 or 7 times since winter hit around November and I just forgot how to swing... huge slice with my driver and all of my irons were awful contact and going right.
I watched this video last night. Seeing the grip reminded me of how my grip has gotten worse since last year so I hit a small bucket of balls today. First couple shots with my 9iron were flushed and my driver was the best it's ever been. Other than some going left I was ripping the ball. Everything in this video were things I had been taught previous except focusing on hitting balls on the toe instead of heel and the grip totally fixed everything.
I'm gonna play a quick round tomorrow night than a match with some friends Saturday and gotta thank Rick for this short video giving me confidence and hope.
I wish you'd posted this last year. It took about a dozen videos and three months at the range to fix my out to in/over the top swing. One thing I'd like to add is at 5:30, look how close your right elbow is to your body. Correct placement of the elbow and using that as an anchor point to keep my swing on plane also helped. This would've saved a lot of headache and confusion!
Rick, as somebody who wouldn't take out the driver all last year because of my slice I've just hit my best ever score with these tips in only my second game this year. Driver wasn't flawless but it didn't slice once and I managed to drive a couple of the shorter par 4 greens. Target was to break 90 this year and I blitzed it today. Thank you... you are a wizard!!
Rick, you are the goat. Started golf a month ago and couldn't hit my driver without a slice and would only hit 180m. Watched your golf swing basics and slice advice and have just come back from the range hitting straight shots at 220m. G.O.A.T.
This checks out. I had a horrible slice and this completely fixed it. I’m driving straight and my distance went from about 150 yards to about 235 yards. Thank you so much
Went to the range yesterday, slice slice slice. Watched this and took this info to the range today, slicing more than halved and even started to see some draw shape! Thank you!!
Watched this video and went out and practice it yesterday. Not impressive distances but finally hitting my driver 220-230 4/5 times straight. Definitely happy with that.
I just like how Rick points out the main mistakes we usually do, right to the point. A really good and important lesson in just 8 minutes. Good video Rick👍 and thank you.
Can't wait to hit the driving range and try this. Good visuals, excellent explanation. I'm a beginner, only my fifth season. It was good to have a visual to understand what you're saying to do. So helpful!
OMG...thanks for these tips. I'm a 15 handicap and your tips helped me correct my slice off the tee immediately. Thank you!!!
Just watched your 4 part series on this from 2018...more detail back then, but glad the message is still the same. Hank Haney (if I may) said: The road to good golf is never through a slice, but a hook is the beginning of good golf. Thanks for all the videos.
I’m r/h. I only slice with long-sticks. Inspite of applying this instruction and others - same ‘ol slicing. I resolved myself for many yrs to simply swing/aim 25 deg left of my target to compensate. Works beautifully when I drive and no more frustrating remedies or applications. Excellent slicing for me is great golf!
after 4 years of slicing all my drives and trying so much to fix it you finally did and it was so easy. I couldn't thank you enough
I tried this today and it worked very well, improved my driver shots by 90%. Very impressed, just getting consistency now.
I am a self taught golfer who learned by playing best ball, and getting some pointers from friends. Watching this video ONE TIME I can already see where I can make adjustments!!!!! I will definitely be watching your series to make necessary corrections!!!!
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I played 18 today having watched this and my drive was pretty much perfect on most holes. I mean I did lose 4 balls left over the first 2 holes but once I adjusted my aim I was hitting them perfectly straight!
Such an easy thing to strengthen the grip but made a massive difference to my drives and lowered my score by about 10!
Honestly the best and simple explanation on how to fix the slice.
Straight to the point!!
Awesome videos thank you
Hey rick. This is the first video i watched fully to get better at golf, and it helped i use to slice a lot now. From your tips, i hit almost straight all the time. Thanks rick
Forever fixing the slice😂 I go from drawing, hitting it straight then back to slicing the ball every few months, always have this video to refresh the memory, back to basics as they say, cheers Rick!
Rick, I have been struggling with a slice since I started golfing a few years ago. I have tried all the tips you have given over all your video's, but nothing seemed to help. For some strange reason this time something stuck.. I went to the range yesterday and for the first time ever I hit my driver consistently "straighter" than I ever have! not perfect, not by any means. But there is an improvement. Thank you for not stopping with the anti-slice tips! Good luck this season and please keep the content coming!
Watched this video about 5 time already. Only just started last month. And you Sir are glorious! Thank you for teaching me golf with your videos.
This is the best golf tip video I've seen. Easy to understand for even the newest of golfers. I'll have to try this out next time I go out to the range.
Thanks Rick. I followed this and instantly fixed my slice. Great feeling - now gotta spruce up my putting...but thanks a ton Rick.
Having watched this video on Wednesday evening, and having "faded" the ball for most of the last 52 years, I put this teaching into practice yesterday. I was amazed how well it worked!!! Within the space of a few holes my game was transformed. I'd heard a lot of what you said before but never the bit about radically altering your grip, particularly the right hand! So thanks Rick, this works really well for me. You've succeeded where a number of pro's, and any number of lessons, have previously failed!!!
Hi Rick = I had a lesson with NZ pro Matthew Lane and we covered everything you have shown - you are on point and this is something that makes golf great.
Rick, this video saved my love for golf! I struggled with my slice for years. It got to the point where I was hardly enjoying/playing the game anymore. Watched this video preparing for a round last weekend, and I drove the ball better than I could have imagined. Now I can’t wait to get out again. Cheers
This might be the best video I've seen on fixing my slice, and I'm a lefty...it just translates easy for me. Off to the range we go to get this right
Great video Rick. I’ve adopted these tips today and did not slice my driver once. Dead straight every time and that’s a first. Also worked with my woods too. I’m so pleased. It was so satisfying to see my ball penetrate down the middle of the fairway instead of slicing into trouble. 😊
Dear Mr Shiels, I watched you series of videos on fixing your slice during the week. I just had a chance to attend the local range here on the Sunshine Coast QLD. I made the changes as you suggested and these made a significant difference. Thankyou. I’ll go play 9holes this afternoon and see how this pans out on the course. Kind Regards.
This absolutely works. I went to the driving range yesterday and put my hands on the club just like Rick had said to do and immediately started hitting straight golf shots and some with a slight draw.
Best best best golf instructional video. Can't wait to get out on the range and fix my slice forever! thanks Rick
Tried this trick and it did exactly what he said it would do (combined this with his other slice videos). Initially had a pull hook, but after fiddling with my grip and foot placement, I started striking the ball much cleaner and creating more a true draw. Not only that, I picked up another 2-3 mph (started around 94 and ended around 97) on my club head speed and another 20 mph on my ball speed with center hits.
A few 250 total yard drives later and my confidence was through the roof. These videos have been such a massive help. Can’t thank Rick enough. Looking forward to getting out on the course and put these lessons to good use.
5:30 for absolute gold! Thanks Rick!
After years of struggling with my slice off the driver, I watched this video, took notes and went to the range. I could immediately see positive results and the drive went A LOT straighter. This really worked! I duffed a few, and likely will mess up a few more, but I see really working in the long run. Thank you Rick Shiels, you are a slice of fried gold.
Amazing information for those of us that have been plagued with slicing! Thank you!!!
Not played golf in a long time, went to the range yesterday and was shocking , drives slicing all over the show. I've watched this video on repeat and going to apply this today 👏
Well Rick, I stumbled upon your videos a couple of weeks ago. I've always had a terrible slice and quit the game about 4 years ago. I picked it back up this year in anticipation of retirement in a few years and still had a terrible slice. I went out this last week and changed my grip to a much stronger grip. To my amazement, I went from slicing my drives 80%-90% of the time to maybe 20% of the time and the slice is not as severe. I think I really need to work on my body positioning, swing path, and follow through. You've given me a good place to start praticing to improve my game. I also used some of the tips to swing my irons and I went from hitting all over the place to 80% straight where I'm aiming. I still don't get near the distance I should for my body size but baby steps. I'd rather hit it where I'm aiming to begin with then farther. Thanks for teh help!
Could be one of the most simple and best slice videos I’ve ever seen. Rick is awesome.
Hey man I really love your videos. Just found you 2 weeks ago. One thing I really like is your ability to explain everything clearly and to the point. After just watching your grip and drive video and three days at the range saying my drive improved is an understatement. I'm crushing balls straight using everything you explained and I catch myself laughing at how frustrating and angry I'd get at slicing my drive or hitting it everywhere else but down the fairway. Sorry for the ramble just wanted to express that your 10 min videos helped me more then all the money I spent on private lessons. I'm now a solid fan and look forward to your content. Short and sweet and explained with simplicity. If your ever in Wisconsin let's hit 18 sometime!
Thanks to this video I now hit 275-320 fairway every drive!!! Thank you Rick! Took around 700balls on the range and this video during the sessions but it's so worth it!
I had an awful session at the driving range this am. Watched this video and headed back out. Brilliant!
The shoulder alignment is a very important part of these tips and often overlooked.
Whoever did the graphics on this vid did a fantastic job.
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Thank you so much for these tips. They took me some time to get use to but have noticed a dramatic difference. !!
This is outstanding. Went to range after watching and straight booming drives. Legit video.
Two weeks in working on this method and I can hand on heart honestly say this as fixed my slice.
I’m not saying I hit every drive down the middle and it’s still a work in progress.
However my really bad shot now is a straight pull. That’s down to timing/tempo imo. I do push a few straight right but no big week slice and I’m more often than not still in play plus a lot closer to the hole. My handicap as come down from 15 to 12.3 and shot I my best ever score of 79 👊🏻.
Obviously there’s other factors that have helped and one of them is using the stronger grip with my irons. I had a tendency to push a lot left R/H golfer. Now hitting the ball more squarely and straight.
Thank you for sharing this tip for me it’s so easy to follow and when it goes a stray I have something I understand to fall back on.
Keep the tips coming 🙏
Thank you Rick. I used these tips and I was expecting it to take time.... I went to the range and 20 of my 25 practice shots had little to no slice with the driver. I proceeded to play 9 holes and hit 50% FIR. Incredible tips and love how quickly it helped me.
Rick, thank you for this video on how o stop slicing. Immediate improvement at the range and first golf outing after applying your tips!. Thank You!
Watched this video yesterday. Went out to play a quick 9 today and used a brand new 5 wood and 4 Hybrid….this totally works. I’m a lefty and One hole the ball went just slightly to the right instead of slicing left….since there was nobody behind me I hit two more balls of the tee and all three landed in the fairway.
Wasn’t easy as I still sliced some and even shanked a few completely but overall simply changing my grip made a huge difference.
I watched this yesterday, went to Trafford golf and went from a 230 yard slice to a 255 yard straight drive. Many thanks😊
I have been playing awful fighting the dreaded slice specifically with the driver. I watched this video last night and took the stronger grip to the course with me today. The change was dramatic as it cured the right leaky shots and gained 10-15 yards to my drive. It was very easy to implement and it definitely works. The driver impact is now center/toe where previously more shots in the heel. The grip change also helped me with the iron play. I was nervous to implement a major change on the course, but was so frustrated with previous swing. Thanks Rick for your instructional videos. I actually had fun playing golf today!
You do not understand how much your tips have improved my game, thanks man!
These tips (which you’ve been preaching for over a few videos) has helped me out so soo much !! I’ve gone from not knowing what I’m doing... I had lessons when I young and got taught a very different style... to hitting it straighter, understand my swing and now really enjoying golf again. These type of videos have had such a massive impact and I can’t thank you enough. Gushy I know but I started playing golf with my dad, who isn’t able to go anymore ... to be able to find enjoyment in a game he shared with me was such a massive thing for me. Thank you
These are a lot of the tips I try to incorporate in my driver....and when I'm doing them proper, it works really well. Good, simple, effective tips, Rick!
WOW! For sure your best and most efficient way to get rid of the slice!
Thanks Rick so easy to follow along with makes ever thing he says very simple Thanks one of the best on youtube for sure
Well that explains a lot. Only have a 9 hole course here and I've probably played it about 10 times. My only golfing really ever. I think I mistakenly hit about 5 straight shots. All in the adjacent fairway on the right. I have a really strong (unintentionally so) swing, and watching this I'm doing every part of it wrong. Time to hit the range and strengthen the grip. I was taught to hold the club like I was holding a "live bird that I didn't want to escape" and clearly that isn't working. I'll be checking out all your videos now because I really enjoy being on the course every morning. Thanks!
Been slicing the ball a lot lately, watched this video, changed the things u said, hit 7 balls and none were slices, thank you.
You’re a genius, hit the course today no practice, straight out there. Followed the guidance here and BOOM slice gone. Really quite unbelievable really.
Just changing my grip to have my face pointing more left has made some difference thanks loads rick
Best golf video I’ve seen, thanks alot Rick now I’m hitting straight and much further.
Strike Location! Rick is absolutely right.
I naturally play a fade or the frequent slice. From the tee I decided to give myself more room, standing a little further from the tee when I hit a driver. Without knowing it I must be hitting the ball more to the toe and center and it almost completely takes my slices away!
Great Video Rick!
I am a beginner golfer who has only been golfing 3 times. For a total of 36 holes. I noticed on my second time out that I slice all my shots to the right.
I didn't know how to fix it, so I literally just started always aiming far left. Knowing quite well the my drive is going to curve right. This actually kind of worked, however it is hard to judge and was still inconsistent.
This video gives me an idea of how to fix it. So thank you
Took these to the range (along with some other videos from Rick), best range session I think I've ever had. I was way more consistent with ball flight. Realised my grip / stance needed adjusting. I was way to close and not square on. Having a consistent target (use club as direction) and then place a club 90 degrees to this (creating a T shape). This helped making sure I was aligned correctly
Just back from the range and all I can say is THANK YOU Rick!! For the first time ever I was actually hitting draws! More work to come but man what a difference!
Watched this video last night, went out and played today dropped my previous score from two days ago by 11 best day I’ve had on a course. Thanks man
Mr Sheils. Thank you so much for making these video. Applying your tips and ideas have got me hitting the ball straighter, more accurate and just plain out shooting lower scores. Just great advice.