How to Grip the Golf Club

September 21st, 2009 by articles

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. Having an improper grip can greatly detract from the power and accuracy of the swing, and for the advanced golfer, it can hamper the way they try to shape a shot.

You should never hold the club hand over hand like a baseball bat, or axe handle.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.The club should lie along the callous pad line of the hands, not in the palms. When the hands are closed around the club, the thumbs should be aligned straight down the club grip.The forearms come together to form a V toward the club.

Your grip should be firm enough to keep the club from moving in your hands, but otherwise very loose. The swing will naturally cause the hands to strengthen the grip, so try to keep “loose grip” in your mind throughout the swing.Experimentation and repetitive practice will help the golfer find the right grip.

Through practice, the golfer will find that the grip will become a natural part of the swing. It is not something that should require as much thought as other aspects of the golf swing, but its importance should never be forgotten. It is recommended that a golfer always keep a club nearby, and just practice applying and reapplying the grip over and over.

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