TLDR Proper grip and alignment of the golf club is crucial for hitting the ball in the desired direction and maintaining control of the club face during the swing.
Key insights
⛳️ It’s crucial to ensure that the golf club is straight before taking your grip, as it can greatly impact the direction of your shot.
🎯 Once you’ve got that aiming straight, then we can take hold of the golf club in the most natural way.
⛳️ The club should sit in between the edge of the little finger and the middle of the index finger for a correct grip.
⛳️ The crease of the club should be running towards your right shoulder for the correct position.
⛳️ The left hand is crucial for keeping the club face straight and should be positioned carefully to ensure a good grip.
🏌️♂️ Whether it’s a ten finger, overlap, or interlock grip, it’s whatever feels comfortable for you.
⛳️ Firmly but without strangling the golf club, to apply a little bit of pressure without squeezing the club to death.
Highlights
🏌️ 00:00 Make sure the golf club is straight before taking your grip to ensure proper alignment and hitting direction.
🏌️ 01:10 Hold the golf club straight to where you’re aiming and grip it in the most natural way.
🏌️ 01:44 Place your left hand on the golf club with the palm slightly facing in, using the edge of the little finger and middle of the index finger as a reference point.
🏌️ 02:51 Make sure the crease of the club is running towards your right shoulder and that you can see two knuckles on your left hand.
🏌️♂️ 03:35 Properly holding the golf club involves paying attention to the position of the left hand and ensuring the bottom hand is in a natural position.
🏌️ 04:10 Hold the golf club with the lifeline resting on the middle of the hand, wrap the fingers around, and create creases pointing towards the right shoulder with both hands.
🏌️♂️ 05:03 The correct grip is crucial for a straight club face during the golf swing, and it doesn’t matter if you use a ten finger, overlap, or interlock grip as long as it feels comfortable for you.
🏌️ 06:31 Hold the golf club firm but relaxed, with a little pressure, to maintain control of the club face and improve shot direction.
What are some key tips for achieving the perfect golf grip and holding techniques?
Start with your lead hand, not assuming all players move the same way [1].
Hold the club with enough pressure to prevent movement but avoid squeezing it [2].
Experiment with different grips to combat hooks, add height, or slice the ball [3].
Grip the club half an inch from the end for improved control and ball striking ability [4].
Why is it important to grip the club half an inch from the end?
Gripping the club half an inch from the end provides better control and allows for a more consistent swing.
It shortens the arc of your swing slightly, affecting swing speed.
This grip position is considered the normal hand position for most golfers.
It helps in situations where you need to adjust your distance between clubs.
Gripping down on the longer club can help maintain normal swing mechanics while adjusting ball flight.
Cutting down a shaft by 1 1/2 inches can give you a good approximation of the weight and feel of a shorter club [5].
What is the normal hand position distance down the grip?
The normal hand position distance down the grip in golf is typically around 1 inch, which is approximately 5-6 yards [1].
Gripping down on a golf club involves placing your hands below the top of the grip, leaving about an inch or two showing at the top to promote proper positioning [3].