How to Grip the Golf Club
Although it seems that gripping a golf club may be the most elemental part of the golf swing, and maybe it is, it could also be the most important part of the swing. Gripping the club too tight or too loose, gripping it the wrong way or in the wrong place, could throw off your entire swing.An improper grip can impede accuracy, and the shaping of shots by advanced golfers.
There are primarily two types of grips that a golfer should use, and neither of them is a hand-over-hand baseball, or axe handle, grip.The hands interlock where the left index finger slides between the ring and pinkie fingers of the right hand.An overlapping grip consists of laying the left index finger on top of the right pinkie. These grips allow the hands to hold the club steady while cocking and rolling the wrists throughout the swing.
The grip should begin about one finger width from the end of the club, or more, for shorter controlled shots. When the hands are together, the club should lie along the callous pad line of the hands and not in the palms.The thumbs should align straight down the club when the hands are closed.You will want to form a V with your forearms down toward the club.
Although there is no hard fast rule as to how firmly the golfer should grip the club, the prevailing belief is that it should be loose, yet firm enough to keep it from moving in your hands.Don't tighten your grip through the swing, keep the "loose grip" in our mind throughout. Because there is no rulebook on the grip, it is just one of those aspects of the game that the golfer will have to experiment with, and adjust, through repetitive practice and play.
Through practice, the golfer will find that the grip will become a natural part of the swing.It should not be overthought, but it is very important.The recommendation is that a golfer always keep a club nearby to practice the grip.
Please visit KCSgolf.com for a FREE GOLF EBOOK.
Tags: golf grip, golf swing, Golf Tip
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.