Stop Slicing! This Simple Driver Swing Fix Works Fast
PGA instructor Adam Bazalgette demonstrates how swinging directly at the golf ball causes steep downswings and power-robbing slices with the driver. Comparing amateur swings to Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Tiger Woods, he shows how proper hip shift and arm extension drop the club behind the body. Bazalgette introduces the 45-degree downswing drill to help golfers master an inside club path and hit longer, straighter drives.
Avoid swinging directly at the ball from the top of the backswing, which causes a steep, over-the-top path and excessive side spin.
Initiate the downswing with a slight hip shift toward the target to create space for the club to shallow behind you.
Allow the trail arm to straighten naturally so the arms lower the club rather than over-rotating with the upper torso.
Practice the 45-degree drill to feel the club dropping behind your body without worrying about immediate ball flight results.
Tilt the clubface slightly down during an inside downswing to ensure the face comes into impact square.