Hall of Fame instructor Butch Harmon — and his cure for a slice
Butch Harmon’s Slice-Solving Secrets
Legendary golf instructor Butch Harmon, who has coached the likes of Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els, shares his cure for the dreaded slice. Harmon believes that a slice often stems from an improper takeaway, where the clubhead moves outside the correct path. To correct this, he recommends hinging the wrists slightly as you swing back, keeping the clubhead inside and preventing it from drifting outward. By addressing the root cause of the slice at the start of the swing, Harmon’s approach empowers golfers to break free from this frustrating hindrance.