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Slice

Curving shot to the right

Pronunciation

/slaɪs/

Definition

A shot that curves sharply to the right for right-handed golfers (left for left-handed). Slices are usually unintended and caused by an open clubface or outside-in swing path. Correcting a slice requires swing adjustments and improved club control.

Example

"His slice landed in the rough."

Related Terms

HookFadeDraw

More Shots Terms

Drive

Long shot off the tee

Putt

A short stroke on green

Chip

Short shot near the green

Pitch

Short, high approach shot

Approach Shot

A shot hit into the green

Hook

Curving shot to the left

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