Trying to fix a slice by aiming the body to the left of the target is definitely asking for more trouble.

Stop Slicing

To try to hit the gold ball straight, you need to make sure that you are set up correctly with your feet, hips and shoulders directly to the target line.

The moment the club gets outside the line of ball-to-target during the downswing, then you are more and more likely to find yourself in trouble and will not be able to stop the slice.

You can prevent this from happening by imagining that there is another gold ball 3 – 4 inches ahead of the real ball. When you start with the downswing, try to strike the real ball but, at the same time, keep your club travelling along the imaginary ball’s path.  The mental image will help ensure that your downswing on a path that goes in-to-out and prevent the slice.

Another way to go about it is to imagine that your target line is at 12 o’clock. The swing you should be aiming for to avoid the slice would be going from 7 o’clock to 1 o’clock through the impact. You need to allow your arms to rotate naturally around your body.

To make a draw shot, the ball needs to leave the tee with an anti-clockwise spin.

1. The clubface needs to be square to the ball. The club needs to be help loosely in your left hand turning the grip clockwise so there is an extra knuckle clearly visible. This strengthens the grip.
2. Your feet and shoulders should be aimed to the right of your target while making sure that the face of the club is still square.
3. Except for the club head, aim everything to the right of the target. The clubface should hit 4 o’clock on the gold ball. Look down at the area where your feet are planted and look at the position of the ball on the tee peg. Notice that if you draw a line from one foot to the next and then draw a line from the ball to each foot, you will see a triangle.

Using the ball as your pivot point of the triangle, strictly maintain the distance between your feet and the angles between your feet and the ball, shuffle your feet around the pivot point of the ball to your left just until your stance is facing slightly to the right of the original stance you had.

1. On the downswing, you should fire into the ball, hitting through the 4 o’clock position on the golf ball. The whole thing needs to feel like it is as though you are following through right of your target and your right hand is turning over the your left hand.
2. Use the long irons rather than the short irons as drawing short irons will simply result in a hook and not a draw.

The Highest Point

In order to learn the fall of the green, it only makes sense to find the highest point and try to determine the flow of the green from that point. The simplest method is to picture pouring water on the highest point and picturing the direction that the water flows. This will help you determine if your putt is downhill or uphill, as well as in determining which side the green falls. Try to avoid pouring an actual bucket of water as this is illegal during tournament play.

Feel the Ground Beneath
This is best done by closing your eyes and walking around the green (make sure there are no obstacles of other places near you) and get a feel of the ground beneath your feet. This helps you get a sense of how the green is laid out. Your mind constructs an image with contours of the greens automatically. This is not something that happens when you keep your eyes open.

Look at a Different Angle
There are times when looking at a putt from a different angle can help your determine whether your shot will make the ball slide by the hole or make a birdie. Take the time to look at things from a different angle.

Never Give Up
Practice makes perfect. The more often you practice the more you will be able to learn about the game and the techniques that can help you get lower scores. The same way goes with reading greens. The more you practice, the better you get at it.

The perfect bunker shot will simply splash the sand just under the call so that it will get sent towards the green. The perfect tool to use for such a shot is the sand wedge. The bottom of the wedge is referred to as the “bounce.” The more bounce the wedge has, the easier it will be for you to get the ball out of the offending bunker. If the situation requires it, you can even add an “artificial” bounce by opening the edge of the wedge.

When choosing a wedge, a vast majority of golfers use the 60 degree wedge. However, on the fairways, it would be best to use a wedge that is 56 degrees so you can maximize distance.

Making the Bunker Shot

The bunker shot is akin to making a pitching shot. The main difference is that you are aiming for hitting the sand about an inch at the rear of the ball.

When the wedge hits enters the sand, you must not cease the swing. Once you stop when you hit the sand, the ball won’t be leaving the sand trap. The best way to handle the shot is imagine a small box around the ball and aim for the box.

1. Get a tempo. The best way to prepare for playing the driver and to first get the feel of the swing is to practice using a garden cane or something like it which is not too heavy. You need to learn a have a smooth swing. As the stick is swung, there will be a swooshing sound at the bottom of the swing or the impact zone. This swoosh will only be heard of you are swinging the stick at the right speed.
2. Start the backswing. Keep a triangle made at address with your arms forming the two sides and the shoulder forming the 3^rd side. Keep the triangle at waist length and bend your wrist upward. Grip the club straight in front of you then cock your wrists towards you.
3. Start the downswing. Pause slightly at the top of your backswing which will stop any tendency to snatch with the club. After the pause, start the downswing with a movement of the hips to the left. This will help you prevent your wrists from coming into the shot prematurely. At about waist height, un-cock your wrists and whip through the ball. This is referred to as the “snap.”
4. Stay down after hitting the drive. Focus in the back of the ball nearest you. Stay down until your hands are past your left leg.

Many golfers tend to ignore the fact that a proper golf swing can only be delivered if you have the correct stance. Correct stance does not mean standing like you have a book on your head. The proper golf stance is where your body is positioned in the appropriate angle in accordance your swinging preference. If you are right-handed, you will need to tilt to your right side slightly lower than your left. This helps the ball of your feet to bear your weight evenly.

Always Choose the Right Golf Club

One golf club cannot be used for all situations. The different golf clubs are made for a reason. Different golfing situations call for different golf clubs and using the right club is key. Make sure that you use the right golf club that is suited for your swing style also. Make notes and keep referring to them so that you will learn more about your game.

Get a Grip

The wrong grip can give you pain, literally. The wrong grip can cause injuries so it is crucial that you learn how to get a proper grip. A good grip should not be too wobbly or too tight. Your grip should be based on your hand and not the fingers. You need to keep your wrists relaxed to a certain extent.

Practice Makes Perfect

The best way to being a good golfer is practicing your swings and making sure you are not getting lax when it comes to making a proper swing. Always be alert every time you take a swing so that you will be able to determine if your stance, choice of club and grip are correct.

1. For learning to hit a golf ball straight you need to pay attention to correcting your posture and swing plane. You need to keep your left arm straight with ease, raise your left shoulder while keeping your right shoulder down. Avoid stooping to your right and remain upright as you do this.
2. As your right shoulder drops, your right arm should be in contact with the lower right part of your stomach when you are erect.
3. Going into the swing plane, imagine there are three points. Once is the handle, the second point is where your right hand touches your stomach and the third is the far right of your hips.
4. Picturing those 3 points, make your swing. Your left arm should be your guide.
5. This posture is also good for putting and will help you putt in a straight line. However, this does require practice so that the swing becomes second-nature.
6. Turn your head to your right a few degrees as this will enable you to gain a comfortable backswing, as well as, takeaway. Plus, it may be useful to view the golf ball with your left eye if you can.

Keep practicing. It is the only way that you will be able to make hitting straight shots second nature.