The Pros Golf Tip

The Grip

It was Ben Hogan who said that “Golf begins with a good grip” and this is so true. The grip is vital to a solid golf swing; a small change in your grip can make a huge difference. In the next few steps I will demonstrate how to achieve a good grip.

STEP 1:
Place the grip in your left hand holding it in the last 3 fingers, this is where you apply the most pressure. Holding the grip more in the fingers gives you more feel and control in your swing allowing the hands to work together.









 

STEP 2:
With the thumb of the left hand placed on top of the grip and the tension is in the last 3 fingers, you can now grip the club with the right hand.
Take the grip in the middle 2 fingers of your right hand and then bring the palm towards the left thumb and onto the grip. The thumb of your left hand will point ever so slightly to the left and not straight down the grip.








 

Following the last 2 steps you want to achieve a neutral grip or something very close to it. Below is an example of a neutral grip.

STEP 3:
To achieve a neutral grip the following needs to happen. The V’s created between the thumb and index finger on each hand should point some where between the right shoulder and chin as shown. You should be able to see 2-3 knuckles on the left hand and 1 knuckle on your right hand. Having a neutral grip is the first step to playing better golf. It allows you to be more accurate, maximize power and control in your swing.








 

The following are examples of a Strong & Weak grip.
 

STRONG GRIP:
With this grip the club is held more in the palms and not the fingers, the V’s point to the right of the right shoulder.
All the knuckles are visible on the left hand. This grip makes the club face shut at the top of the swing and then at impact, causing the ball to go left. 









 

WEAK GRIP:
The V’s point through the chin with more than 2 knuckles visible on the right hand as seen above. The club at the top of the swing is open and again at impact. With a weak grip the hands cannot work through the swing resulting in weak shots that go to the right.







 

 

Changing one's grip is not the same as going for a minor service - it is a complete overhaul.

If your grip is strong or weak, my advice is to persevere with the change until it becomes natural and second nature.

It will improve your game.

Simon Jourdan