Begin by checking that your hands are in practically direct opposition as they grasp the club-that is, with the palms facing each other squarely. The (left) hand is placed against the shaft in such a manner that the shaft makes a diagonal contact from the crook of the index finger across the palm.

It is, with this left hand, a combination palm and finger grip. When this hand is closed the club should be held in the first two fingers and the palm. Check that there is a fold of flesh between the club and the little finger. This, as a matter of fact, is a check point for getting the correct golf grip by which you can tell whether you have the palm-and-finger grip.

As you address the ball and look down at your hands, you must see no more than two knuckles, those at the base of index finger and the big finger. Two knuckles! This is your second and last check point for the position of this hand.

The next step to getting the correct golf grip is assessing the right hand. The right hand is very important, both in the way it grasps the club and in the way it fits against the left. Let’s take the club first.

It has been said that the grip with the right hand is a finger grip. This is true but where in the fingers? This is at the very base or root of the second and third fingers, where they meet the palm. This is the best place because there the club can be held most securely.

There is not only less chance but less inclination, with such a grip, to loosen the hand at the top of the swing or anywhere else. Such a grip, because it is at the very edge of the palm, makes for a tighter connecting joint between arm and club, with less give than any other. It transmits more power when the ball is struck.

Any grip higher in the fingers of the right hand, say along the inside of the middle knuckles of the second and third fingers, is untrustworthy. It is a loose grip to begin with, and the tendency is to loosen it further at the top of the swing. Finally, there is more give in it when the ball is hit.

We have identified the right-hand grip as being taken with the second and third fingers because, of course, the index finger is separated slightly from the middle finger and is hooked low around the club. The little finger, in the overlapping or interlocking grips, does not touch the club at all. In the so-called ten-finger grip, though, the little finger would grasp the club exactly as the second and third do.

In taking our putting grip we recommend placing the left hand on the club first in its proper position, then sliding the right under the shaft, fingers extended and palm up. Slide no further when the club slips into the little groove where the fingers meet the palm. Then just close the hand, moving it up the shaft slightly so that the third finger fits against the index finger of the left hand and the little finger overlaps or lies on top of the left index finger.

You will find that the palm of the right comes up and faces directly to the left, and that the center of the base of the right hand fits snugly over the big knuckle at the base of the left thumb. Both thumbs will be on the shaft, the, left lying a little to the right of the top (at about 2 o’clock in aviation parlance) and the right lying to the left of the top, at about 10 or 10:30 o’clock.

The well-known V’s, formed by the folds of flesh between the thumb and forefinger of each hand, should both point a shade to the right of the chin, to about the inside joint of the collar bone.

That’s all there is to it! Congratulations, now you know how to get the correct golf grip and with a bit of practice you’ll get it right every time.

By: Ruth Cracknell

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Golf Swing grip is so important element in golf game. Golf grip is the only connection between you and your golf club. Accuracy and power depends on golf grip too. Finding your perfect golf club grip is the first thing you should do. It takes time and practice to do that. But if you choose correct golf aid you can do it faster. But still it takes some practice to achieve your goal.

Choosing right golfing aid is important too. You should choose the one which has a lot of positive feedback. Personally I have tried a loads of golf swing aids and only few really helped me to cut few strokes of my game. I was very happy when I found aid which helped me to improve my golf swing. I suggest to stick to only one aid and practice by it. You will get much better results. Trust me.

There are three basic grip types. You should try them all and choose one which is best for you. There are never ending discussions about which golf grip type is the best. But in my opinion they are all same.

Here are those three grip types :

Overlapping grip type. Overlapping grip type setup: Little finger of one hand placed over index finger of other hand.

Interlocking grip type. Setup: Similar to the overlapping grip setup just those to finger are interlocked instead of overlapped.

Baseball grip type. Setup: Those two finger do not overlap or interlock, they just meet together.

Try all those grip types and choose the one which is most comfortable to you.

By: Arturas Gotceitas

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Fundamentals

Stance

A consistent position helps develop a consistent swing. A square stance will encourage a square impact. Keep feet perfectly parallel to the target line. If you imagine standing on a train track your feet are against one rail the ball is next to the other. Develop a comfortable standing position with your feet directly below your shoulders with your toes slightly outward facing.

Position the ball 2-3 inches inside the left heel for most shots. If it is too far forward you will be more likely to slice.

Moving one foot slightly forward will enable either fade (outside to inside) or draw (inside to outside). Experiment with the shot direction on how much you move your foot.

Do’s and Don’ts

Do always check the position of the ball using your clubs aligned on the ground.

Do take your time to settle into your stance and get relaxed.

Do be consistent with your stance.

Grip

A good grip is the foundation of your golf swing, enabling greater control and reducing your tendency to slice. A good grip helps keep the club-head square at impact and stops the shaft from rotating in your hands.

The most popular grip used by professional golfers is the Vardon grip.

Place your little finger on the lower hand on the club (right hand for a right-handed player – known as the trailing hand) and place it between the index and middle finger on the top hand (known as the lead hand). The thumb of the lead-hand should fit in the lifeline of the trailing hand (the V). Look to get a relaxed and comfortable feel, a tight grip will hinder your swing. The V’s formed by the index finger and thumbs on both hands point between the chin and right shoulder. Turning hands anti-clockwise on the club shaft produces a weak grip, promoting a left-to-right flight of the ball (slice). Turning hands clockwise produces a strong grip, promoting a right-to-left flight of the ball (hook).

Do’s and Don’ts

Don’t grip the club too tightly

Do keep the rubber grips on your club handles in good condition. Worn grips cause problems by forcing you to hold the club too tightly.

Do get a feel for the grip by practising frequently gripping and re-gripping the club regularly.

Alignment

When you are practicing, make sure your use you clubs as alignment. Lay one club on the ground parallel to the target line and another from toe to toe indicating the direction of your stance. To indicate the ball position, lay another club at 90deg’s to the target line extending backward from the ball toward your feet. Now check it all. When you are happy with the alignment you can a club across your shoulders, hips and thighs to check everything is aligned parallel to the target!

Do’s and Don’ts

Do check, check and check again, it will be invaluable to troubleshoot any problems.

Don’t leave the club between your feet longer than necessary but feel free to leave one club on the ground parallel to the target line during practice sessions.



Swing Path

To get a straight shot you require an inside to square i.e. hitting the ball squarely swing-path. An inside to outside swing-path encourages a hook, outside to inside swing-path a slice. Imagine a line extending through the ball to the target, your goal is a swing-path that starts on the inside striking the ball while moving slightly to the outside.

Also you can direct the ball with the club face – straight 90deg to the ball

Clubface open (>90deg) to ball encourages a slice or fade

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By: Dave Furnevall

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You could be a perfect golfer but lack of correct golf grip skills could make you fail to achieve the best scores in the game. As a golfer, it should always be clear that the grip is the only connection you have with the golf club. The way you place your hands while holding the club will determine your performance.

When the hands are properly positioned, you will have the best control of the club face position during the impact. The club should therefore be held using the fingers in your fingers more than the palms. When buying a golf club, ensure that the grips are properly made to prevent possible hand slipperiness. However, the old golf clubs may have a worn out grip, this need to be taken back for re-gripping.

As a golfer, you need to properly establish how the grip should look like not relying on the amateurs who doesn’t know what should be the feel of the grip on the golf club. First, get to establish the grip size and ensure that it’s the right one with new grips. Get the feel of different grips to establish the club that gives you a better grip.

To get a correct golf grip, it is important to know that there are specific grips meant for golf clubs and the grips meant for golf putters. Currently, the golf grips are rated with regard to their quality, durability, comfort, appearance, overall score and the feel that one gets from them. With these in mind, the major top brands of golf grips by name are: Ping, Royal, Winn, Lamkin, and the C-Thru.

How do you get the best golf grips that could make you play golf with all comfort and happiness? The commonly known best golf grip is the Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord which is used by world best golfers.

There are also other best grips like Winn 5DSi, Dura Soft Integration grip, which comes in different colors for your selection. For correct golf grip, lay the grip across the joints of your fingers beginning from the angle between the base joint of the little finger to first joint formed by the index finger. Wrapping your fingers around the grip, see that your thumb is placed to the right of the club shaft. The back of your hands should be able to form two knuckles.

However, the golf experts advise golfers to use gloves to help improve their golf grip. But this can only help to some extent which will require you to use re-grip your club for achieving a correct golf grip.

By: T Dugan

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Hey guys, welcome to Help With Golf Swing articles. I am going to discuss a topic that I have caught myself overlooking. We will briefly talk about how to properly grip a golf club.

I was out on the golf course a couple of days ago playing with my usually partner and his wife. I am not sure why, but I have just assumed people know how to grip the golf club, which I am inaccurate on that though. I noticed that my golf buddies wife wasn’t quite holding the club right. As a result, her wrist were not working correctly. What is cool is, after about 10 minutes with her, she was playing like a pro! Well, not a pro, but much, much better! Let me share with you the steps that we took, and maybe you can benefit as well.

To begin, I would like to share why a correct golf grip is important. The proper golf grip is going to give you 3 distinct advantage.

1.) The grip controls the face position of the club at impact. A correct grip gives you a better chance at hitting the golf ball straighter.

2.) If you place your hands correctly on the club, you can be a powerful golfer. This is your only physical connection between the golf club and you.

3.) During the course of the swing, the club travels about 30+ feet. You need to keep your eye on the ball while this motion is going on. Proper grip here will let you feel where the club is exactly. You need this for proper shots.

Now, to perfect the grip. Assuming you a right handed golfer…

1.) Hold the club about 3 feet in the air in front of your body. Not open, not closed. But squared.

2.) Place the club at an angle through the fingers of the left hand. The club should touch the base of the little finger and just above the first joint of the index finger.

3.) Place your left thumb toward the back side of the shaft.

4.) With the left hand grip completed: (the left thumb should be at a 1:00 position) (b.you should be able to see the knuckles of the index and middle finger in the address position) (c.the thumb and forefinger V should point between your right shoulder and right ear.)

Now, let’s add the right hand to the grip.

1.) Place the club in the fingers of your right hand at angle.

2.) You will want to position the club handle so it touches the dots.

3.) This locates the club handle between Section 1 & 2 of the right ring finger, directly on Section 2 of the middle finger, and between Section 2 & 3 of the index finger.

4.) The left-hand thumb and the right hand lifeline area (palm) should be touching.

Add these grips together and you are good to go. Make sure you don’t squeeze the mess out of the club, rather a slightly firm grip. Goodluck!

Remember guys, you don’t always need to pay to get help with your golf swing, just practice, and ready Help With Golf Swing articles. We are here to help.

By: Franklin Simpson

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There are several ways that a player can link their hands together on the club. Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus favor the interlocking grip, but most other top players use the Vardon or overlapping grip, and many coaches recommend that juniors start off using the baseball grip.

The decision is really one of the personal choice, so try out all the main types of grip before settling on the method that you find most comfortable.

Three steps to a correct grip

1. Allow the grip of the club to run along the base of the fingers on your left hand. The index finger is used to form a slight trigger.

2. When you have closed your left hand round the club your left thumb should be pointing straight down at the ground, slightly to the right of center on the grip. You should be able to see two or three knuckles of the left hand. As you position your right hand on the club, the grip of the club is again at the base of the fingers.

3. The grip is completed when you close your right hand on the club, so that the lifeline of the right palm rests on top of the left thumb, covering it completely. If the grip is made correctly, you should be able to see two knuckles on the right hand.

Grip Options

Neutral Grip – A neutral grip, where neither left nor right hand dominated, gives the player the best possible chance of returning the clubface squarely to the target line at the point of impact.

Strong grip – If you can see more than three knuckles on the left hand and fewer than two on your right, the grip is too strong. You will be likely to hook or top many shots.

Weak grip – If you can see fewer than two knuckles on the left hand and more than two on your right, the grip is too weak. You will be likely to slice or block shots out to the right.

By: Paul Kramer

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The grip is the foundation of your golf swing and developing the right grip is critical to your success in hitting the ball farther and straighter. There are many different and difficult grips out there that you can use. Here are few common grip types.

With the interlocking grip, the index finger of the left hand and the little finger of the right hand combine and interlock. It is commonly used by those that have thick hands, or shorter hands. This grip is usually the best option for most people and will allow you to create proper leverage for maximum power.

The overlapping grip involves having the little finger of the right hand sit on top of the index finger of the left hand. This grip is used by most male golfers because it does require strong wrists and forearms.

With baseball grip the index finger of the left hand and the little finger of the right hand do not overlap but do make contact with each other. This is usually the default grip for most beginners or golfers with weaker arm and wrist strength. You probably do not want to keep using this grip as the interlocking or overlapping will work better in most cases.

The natural grip is a very easy and basic method to learn and use throughout a beginner’s career. Through a few different techniques, this swing is a preferred choice for most and has many advantages. You hold this naturally in the basic grip-or natural hold.

By: William A Mitchell

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A good golf swing starts off with the correct golf grip. There is however no such thing as one correct golf grip. This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on The Correct Golf Grip.

There are basically three different ways to grip a golf club and each is dependent upon personal preference.

The first and most common grip is the overlap grip – also known as the Vardon grip – where the small finger of your non-target hand rests in the slot between your index and middle finger of your target (left for right handed golfers) hand. A slight variation of this is to let it rest on the index finger itself. Regardless of which method you prefer be sure to have the middle fingers of your non-target hand resting closely against the index finger of your target hand.

This grip is popular amongst players with large hands as it is the most comfortable grip for big fingers.

The second most common grip is the interlocking grip. This grip is preferred by many golfers as it offers a secure feeling of control over the club. The grip is formed by interlocking your left hand’s index finger and non-target hand small finger. Once you’ve positioned your left hand on the club (see Part 1 of The Correct Golf Grip), add your non-target (right) hand and make sure that the palm faces the target. Now interlock the fingers and fold your thumb over your target hand. Do not interlock your fingers before you’ve established the position of your non-target hand.

Nor should you jam your fingers together as this often forces the non-target hand into a position excessively to the non-target side of neutral, too much under the grip. This may feel more powerful, for the club is held more in the non-target palm, it has instead a marked effect on clubface control, and commonly results in a hooked shot.

The interlocking grip is recommended for women and anyone with small hands.

The Ten Finger grip is the last of our three grips. There is no linkage between the two hands on the club. Highly recommended for juniors and less powerful players. If you want to maximize club head speed and can handle the possibility of less accurate shots try this grip.

Having positioned your left hand correctly on the club, put the three upper fingers of your non-target hand against the index finger of your left hand and fold the rest of your non-target hand over, ensuring that you conceal your left thumb. This style of grip works particularly well for golfers who slice the ball as it promotes more hand action.

At this stage of the 3 part series of The Correct Golf Grip you should know how to place your hands on the club and which type of grip you are more comfortable with. In the third and final part we will cover the four P’s - Placement, Position, Pressure and Precision.

I hope that part 2 of The Correct Golf Grip has further helped you with your game and look forward to seeing you in part 3.

By: Lawrence Bredenkamp

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How to Grip the Golf Club like Tiger Woods.

First we need to establish some reference points on your hands so that you can easily place your hands in the correct position for each grip style that will be described. Although this article will give instruction as if you’re a right handed golfer, if you are a Lefty, then use the instruction in the same manner just reversing the hands (Right instead of Left etc.) An easy way to apply this golf grip exercise will be for you to use a marker to draw reference points on your hands and/or a golf glove(s).

Grip Reference Points

The reference points listed below have abbreviated identifiers marked in parenthesis that will be used to identify them throughout the remainder of this golf instruction guide.

Left Hand Marks

“(AS)” Anatomical Snuffbox – If you hold your hand in front of you with your fingers pointing away from you and your palm facing down, the “Snuffbox” (Actual Anatomical Name) is located on the right side of your wrist at the “base” where the wrist hinges. Continue pointing your fingers away from you and turn your hand counter clockwise pointing your thumb straight up. Flex your wrist so that your hand moves up and down vertically. While doing that, place the tip of the index finger of your Right hand on the “top” of your Left wrist. While your Left hand is flexed vertically upward, you will be able to feel two tendons on top of your Left wrist. In between those two tendons it feels like there is a “pocket. That “pocket” is your “Snuffbox.” Draw a small inch “X” on top of the “pocket.” “(BK)” Dots on your Big Knuckles – Make a fist with your Left hand putting the big knuckles that are located at the base of your fingers on “top” of your fist, palm facing down, and draw a inch size dot on the “top” of each of your first 3 knuckles. “(BIF)” Dot at the base of Index Finger – Looking at your palm, draw a inch dot at the base of your index finger in the center of the finger on top of the crease or fold in the skin. “(D)” D on the Callas Pad at the base of your pinky – With your palm facing you, draw a letter “D” (Short for Distance) atop the Callas at the base of your Pinky finger. “(N)” N on the Right side of your palm – With your palm facing you and your fingers pointing straight up, visualize a horizontal line in the middle of your palm. Now draw a letter “N” (short for Neutral) on the right side of your palm on the horizontal line you just visualized. The “N” will be located just below the “D” that you just marked. “(C)” C on the Heel Pad – With your palm facing you and your fingers pointing straight up, visualize a vertical line running through the “D” and “N” that you just marked. Draw a letter “C” (Short for Control) on top of the Heel Pad. The letter C should be about 1-1.5 inches below the N that you marked. “(TRS)” Line on the top right side of thumb – Point your thumb away from you with the thumbnail on top. Visualize the top center of your thumb, splitting your thumbnail in two equal halves. Focusing on the “right half”, now visualize the center of that half and mark it down the center by drawing a line from the first to second knuckles. This is the top-right side of your thumb. “(LV)” V between thumb and forefinger – With your palm facing away from you and your fingers pointing up, hold your thumb against your index finger. A “V” is formed between the top of your thumb and index finger.Right Hand Marks

“(BP)” Dot at the base of your Pinky – Looking at your palm, draw a inch dot at the base of your pinky finger in the center of the finger on top of the crease or fold in the skin. “(MIF)” Dot on the middle knuckle of the index finger – Looking at your palm, draw a inch dot in the middle of your index finger over the middle (2nd) knuckle where the crease is in the skin. “(LL)” The Lifeline – With your palm facing you and your fingers pointing up, mark the lifeline in the palm of your hand. It’s the line at the base of your thumb pad that runs from the bottom of your palm up and in-between your thumb and forefinger toward the top right side of your palm. “(RV)” V between thumb and forefinger – With your palm facing away from you and your fingers pointing upward, hold your thumb against your index finger. A “V” is formed between the top of your thumb and index finger. “?” and “(RV)” support the golf club – Hold your hand in front of you with your fingers pointing straight up, the palm facing left and your thumb facing you. Fold all 4 fingers over at the second knuckle. Tilt your index finger to the right so that it leans backward and notice that your index finger should now look like a question mark (?). Your question mark (?) shaped index finger and the “V” shape between your thumb and index finger (RV) are what supports the golf club at the top of your golf swing.A Few Rules

The palms on both hands “Always” face each other – The correct placement of your Right hand on the grip is determined after first placing the Left hand on the grip to ensure the correct positional relationship between both hands. If you hold your hands out in front of you with your fingers outstretched and your thumbs pointing up and press your hands together with the palms facing each other and then rotate your hands clockwise, and counterclockwise, that “relationship” between both hands maximizes your wrists ability to “cock” and “un-cock” during the golf swing and maximize the potential for club head speed. No matter whether your Left hand uses a strong grip or weak golf grip, your Right hand always mirrors what your Left hand is doing so that the palms face each other. One alternative to this rule is taught by some instructors. I’ve seen this grip style called a butterfly grip. Place your palms together in front of you. Leave your thumbs together and separate your hands at the bottom until your hands form a right angle or a 90 degree angle.Whilemaintaining the angle of yourhandsplace the lifeline of your right hand on top of your left thumb. Use this relationship when you place the right hand in “Step Two: The Right Hand Grip” later in this article. Each hand’s thumb and forefinger are “Always” held together creating a “V” as mentioned previously in the “Grip Reference Points” section. The Right hand “Always” uses a finger grip with the golf shaft lying across the fingers always at the same angle.Left Hand Grip Variables

Three Grip Angles

The Grip angle is the angle at which the golf shaft runs across the palm and/or fingers of your left hand.

The “Distance” Grip. – This is the one that Tiger Woods uses. Tiger says it gives him the best combination of sensitivity and control.

Advantages

Maximizes wrists ability to “cock” and “un-cock” for maximum club head speed. Good for distance and sensitivity.Disadvantages

Requires more strength and skill to square the club face at impact.A distance grip is achieved by gripping the golf shaft in the hand at an angle that runs from the base of the index finger (BIF) across the base of the fingers to the top of the callus that is located at the base of the pinky finger (D). After wrapping the fingers around the club, most of the gripping strength will be felt in the fingers with “some” pressure on the bottom of your heel pad. The thumb is placed against the index finger (LV).

The “Neutral” Grip. – Good grip for most people.

Advantages

Gives the most flexibility in terms of shot-making ability. Balance between distance and accuracy.Disadvantages

None.A neutral grip is achieved by gripping the golf shaft in the hand at an angle that runs from the base of the index finger (BIF) across the palm to the (N) marking. Wrap the fingers around the club. The gripping strength will be felt between the fingers and firmly against the bottom of your heel pad. The thumb is placed against the index finger (LV).

The “Control” Grip.

Advantages

Gives maximum control for accuracy.Disadvantages

Minimizes wrists ability to “cock” and “un-cock” resulting in less distance.A Control grip is achieved by gripping the golf shaft in the hand at an angle that runs from the base of the index finger (BIF) across the palm to the (C) marking. Wrap the fingers around the club. The gripping strength will be felt between the fingers, the palm and the top of the heel pad. The thumb is placed against the index finger (LV).

Three Grip Strengths

The “Strength” of the grip is determined by the position of your hand on the grip in comparison to the relative position of the clubface as you rotate your hand around the grip to the left or the right. The reference point used to determine the correct rotational position of the hand on the grip is the anatomical snuffbox (AS). To view the “Strength” of the grip using the (AS), setup to a golf ball as if you are going to hit it with the clubface pointing squarely at the target. Grip the club with your Left hand and look down at the top of your Left hand and determine whether the (AS) is over the top of the club shaft (neutral) or on the left side (weak) or right side of the shaft (strong). The following descriptions will include what the particular “Strength” being described looks like.

The “Weak” Grip.

Advantages

Helps eliminate hooking the golf ball.Disadvantages

Very difficult to hit the ball right to left.Looking down at the top of your hand, with the clubface pointing squarely toward the target, the anatomical snuffbox (AS) is just off to left side of the grip. Your thumb will be on top of the club shaft and your “V” (LV) points toward your chin and you can see 1 – 1.5 knuckles (BK).

The “Neutral” Grip. – This is the one that Tiger Woods uses. It’s a good grip for most people.

Advantages

Ideal grip for hitting the golf ball left to right or right to left.Disadvantages

Requires more strength to release the club squarely at impact.Looking down at the top of your hand, with the clubface pointing squarely toward the target, the anatomical snuffbox (AS) is directly over the top of the grip. Your “V” (LV) points toward your right ear and you can see 2 – 2.5 knuckles (BK). Tiger Woods sees 2.5 knuckles (BK).

The “Strong” Grip.

Advantages

Helps eliminate slicing the golf ball. Good for getting more distance. Good amateur grip as it requires less strength to square the clubface at impact.Disadvantages

Difficult to hit left to right.Looking down at the top of your hand, with the clubface pointing squarely toward the target, the anatomical snuffbox (AS) is on the right side of the grip. Your “V” (LV) points toward your right shoulder and you can see 3 knuckles (BK).

Three Unifying Grips

These Grips describe how to unify and snug your hands together so that your hands function as a single unit. Note: When placing your hands together, don’t try to smash them together to make them tighter because that looses valuable leverage. Just make them feel unified and snuggly fit together.

The “10 Finger Grip.” – This Grip places all 8 fingers on the golf shaft.

Advantages

Good leverage. Good alternative for kids and women.Disadvantages

Less Club head speed especially if the hands are allowed to spread out down the grip and not be snuggly against each other.
A 10 finger grip is achieved by gripping the golf shaft with all of the fingers on the shaft. The outside of your Right hand pinky finger is pressed against the outside of your Left hand index finger.

The “Overlap Grip.” – This is considered by many pros as the preferred method of unifying the hands.

Advantages

Good for larger handsDisadvantages

On people with small hands, the Right hand can tend to slip too far over or too far under the club in an effort to feel snug and fitted.An overlap grip is achieved by placing all of the hands on the shaft and lifting the pinky of the Right hand off the grip and pointing that finger straight out and then sliding the Right hand toward the Left hand until the third finger on the right hand is placed snuggly against the index finger of the Left hand. Now lay the Right hand pinky finger down over the notch that is formed between the Left hands index finger and second finger.

The “Interlock Grip.” – This is the grip that Tiger Woods likes. Tiger started using it because his idol Jack Nicklaus used it.

Advantages

Good for smaller handDisadvantages

There is a tendency to grip the club too much in the palm of the Right hand.An interlock grip is achieved by placing all of the hands on the shaft and lifting the pinky of the Right hand off the grip and pointing that finger straight out and then sliding the Right hand toward the Left hand until the third finger on the right hand is placed snuggly against the index finger of the Left hand. Now raise the index finger of the Left hand off the grip and point it straight out and interlock the Left hand index finger and Right hand pinky finger by laying the Right hand pinky finger down in the crotch between the Left hands index finger and second finger and laying the Left hands index finger down in the crotch between the Right hands pinky finger and third finger.

Maintaining stability throughout the swing

The correct placement of the Left hand down the grip is obtained by allowing inch of the grip to extend out or protrude out beyond the bottom of your hand. If you were gripping the club in both hands, you should be able to see inch of the end of the club shaft grip protruding to ensure that you have the maximum stability of the golf club in your hands throughout the swing. Doing this does not cause you to lose any distance.

Making a complete Grip

Step One: The Left Hand Grip

Square the clubface to the target line. Grip the club inch down from the top of the shaft on the “grip angle” you have chosen; “distance”, “neutral”, or “control”. The thumb and forefinger are placed together forming the “V” (LV). With the club head resting on the ground and the clubface still square to the target, look down at the top of your Left hand and rotate your Left hand around the club, counterclockwise to the left or clockwise to the right to the appropriate Left hand “grip strength” that you have chosen using your reference marks to verify the correct position as “weak”, “neutral” or “strong”.Step Two: The Right Hand Grip

With the golf club still on the ground in your Left hand, the easiest way to visualize how to get the Right hand on the golf grip is by grabbing the golf grip just like you were shaking hands with someone. With your Right hands palm approximately facing your left hands palm, place your Right hands fingers on the grip at an angle from the dot at the base of your pinky (BP) to the dot in the middle of your index finger (MIF). Place the Lifeline (LL) on the top right side of your Left thumb (TRS). Wrap your fingers around the grip. Keep your thumb and forefinger together forming the “V” (RV) and form the question mark (?) with your index finger. The tip of your thumb and index finger on your Right hand will touch or nearly touch. There will probably be a gap between your index finger and the second finger of your Right hand on the grip because of you forming the question mark (?) with your index finger.Step Three: Unify your Hands

Unify your hands using one of the “Unifying Grips.” Your hands should fit together comfortably and snuggly.

Grip Pressure and Feel

The golf grip should feel snug and unified in your hands, if it doesn’t then un-grip and re-grip making small adjustments if necessary. You should maintain a consistent unchanging grip pressure throughout the entire golf swing. Grip the club as loosely as you can while still maintaining control of the golf club throughout the entire swing.

Regular Practice

After you’ve determined which grip combination you intend to use regularly, practice it until its memorized and use the grip reference points to ensure you place your hands correctly every single time.

By: Shane Henrie

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Golf Swing Grip 1- The Vardon Grip

This grip was started with a famous old British player called Harry Vardon. It is the most common grip in use and promotes a neutral hold on the club. It involves getting the hands to work together by overlapping the little finger of the right hand with the left hand..by placing this little finger between the gap between your index finger and the next finger of your left hand. The aim is to encourage to encourage both hands to work together, rather than independently, throughout the swing. However it may not be the most suitable one for you and many amateurs and people who are not that strong could consider using an adaptation of the Vardon grip which is used be Tiger, Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus.

Golf Swing Grip 2- The adapted Vardon grip

This grip involve intertwining, rather than overlapping, the little finger of the right hand with the index finger of the left hand. If you struggle with a slice or weak striking you might consider this grip as it allows a freer release of the club with the right hand through impact. This interlocking of the little finger can give you a greater sense of security between the two hands and allows a freer release through impact with the right hand..it is more suitable for those who struggle a little to get a good free release through impact.

Golf Swing Grip 3- The Baseball grip

This grip involves no overlapping of the fingers..it is simply done by putting both hands fully on the grip of the club. Both hands sit independently on the club. This can lead to the stronger right hand taking over and the danger with this grip is that the 2 hands can work independently..which is not what you want when you want to promote consistency in your swing. A few professionals have successfully used this grip including Ronan Rafferty and Moe Norman, the eccentric Canadian who was rated one of the best ball strikers of all time. This can be an extremely useful grip to help rid yourself of a slice and promote a draw and is encouraged in younger golfers and ladies who may not have the strength to play with the conventional neutral Vardon grip.

By: Terry Gorry

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