Again, I will not try to give lessons in this game but I have a couple of simple hints to pass on to you, on hooking and slicing the ball, that may help your play.
HOOKERS: These are people who consistently draw their shots to the side of the fairway that their backs are facing at ball impact. A DRAW is a mild version of the hook. Now if you are one of these “hookers”, here is a way to try to correct the problem and with a little practice you will enhance your game to your satisfaction. Place your club head facing the hole. Before you grip the club as you normally do, twist the heel of the club forward a little which will open the toe a little (maybe one-fourth inch or so} then re-grip and swing away. You will be amazed at your success. It may take a little personal adjusting until you are comfortable. It does not take mush effort and you don’t have to change anything else.
SLICERS: The slice is just opposite from the hook. If you hit the ball and it fades away quickly from the front side of your body, you have hit a well-known slice. The FADE is a mild version of the slice. A lot of people go through their golf careers with a mild slice or draw. There is not a thing wrong with this and can be rather helpful at times. If you happen to be a “slicer” and want to correct this, then arrange you club just opposite from the hook position. Fist, place your club head behind the ball facing the hole, then you close the face, heel back and toe in… just a little (about one-fourth inch}. This should correct the problem.
Remember, all things taken into consideration, this is all you do if you are getting decent distance on your shots. We are not professionals, bet we are trying. So, hooks and slices, go for it, and enjoy the game more…

DOWNHILL PUTTS. In downhill putting there are many scenarios that can be visualized in trying to make the ball move slowly. Forming a mental image, without rushing, is highly recommended. For instance, imagine you are (1) putting on ice or (2)trying to stop at the edge of a cliff or (3) putting down a water flume. Whenever you have a downhill putt, ALWAYS think CAUTIOUS. Say to yourself “I now have a cautious downhill putt”. Believe it or not, but it will help your game.
UPHILL PUTTS. When putting uphill, again there are many scenarios of imagination. I present a couple of them here that should be helpful to you. The first one is the “sticky” ball. Imagine a ball that has been dipped in glue and wants to stick to the green after you putt it. Also, the “wet” green thought is quite common but useful. Imagine there is early morning dew on the green. This slows the ball down just like putting uphill.
These are just a few ideas to help your game. Of course, you can think of many different examples to aid in your putting and when you do it will improve your game immensely.