Episode 9

Slice

On this episode of “Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist,” co-hosts Dave Phillips and Dr. Greg Rose will address a problem that affects most golfers at some point – the dreaded slice. While most players assume a slice is a result of mechanical errors in their swing, Dave and Greg explain that it may be more related to three common physical limitations - the inability to separate the upper and lower body, flexibility, and lower body strength.

After demonstrating methods for testing your limitations, Greg and Dave take viewers through a series of stretches, resistance and flexibility exercises, many of which can be done in the gym or at home, to help prevent a slice.

Throughout the episode, Greg and Dave, with help from Randy Myers, Director of Fitness at Sea Island Resorts, offer several additional “Performance Tips” to help correct a slice, including drills for the practice range and ways to increase flexibility.

Episode Details

• Introduction
  • The slice affects most golfers at some point
  • The most common swing fault is turning the upper body during the downswing
  • The slice can be caused by physical limitations
    • Inability to separate the upper body from the lower body
    • Flexibility
      Lower body strength
      
  • Tip 1: Dave Phillips offers a driving range tip to help prevent a slice.
  • Tip 2: Dr. Greg Rose demonstrates an exercise to stop players from coming over the top on their downswing which can lead to a slice.
• Upper and Lower Body Separation
  • Tests
    • Twists
    • Side bends
      
  • Exercises - Lower Body Mobility
    • Lower rotary torso
    • Leg overs
    • Advanced Swiss ball exercises
      • J stretch
      • Steer
    • Side stretch
      
  • Tip 3: Randy Myers demonstrates a hip stretch to help with flexibility and mobility in the golf swing.
  • Tip 4: Greg Rose demonstrates side step-ups to encourage activity and strength in the lower body, and preventing the upper body from taking over during the swing.
• Lower Body Power
  • Slide board
  • Criss-cross side steps
    Tip 5: Greg demonstrates lateral bends to help improve flexibility.
• Coordination Exercises
  • Great exercises to do when you can't get to the golf course or practice range
    • Step change in direction
    • Weighted club swing
    • Stretching pole swing