I have just one thing to add......

It sound to me like you are doing everything correct fundimentally you are simply gripping the club too tight because you feel like you are punching it out, this will also stop you releasing the club head thus a fade or slice.

Try doing everything you were doing before just have a light grip....................remember the ball weighs about as much as a small bird and doesn't require smashing just because its under a tree etc.


Hope this helps

Ian.