Early Season Back to Basics (The Grip)

The Grip

The golf club is gripped in your fingers. The palms of your hands align to face one another.  The V formed between the index finger and the thumb on both hands points to the right shoulder (left shoulder for left handed players). As you look down at your top hand you should see 2 to 3 knuckles. Keep your grip pressure on the lighter side at set up. Lighter grip pressure helps you make a better turn on the back swing with little tension in the upper body being created due to grip pressure. Try to grip the golf club one inch down from the top of the club to give you support at the finish of the back swing. This also helps stop over swinging. Gripping the golf club using these fundamentals will allow you to hit the golf ball straighter and more consistently.