The All-Important Golf Grip

Having an incorrect grip is a commonly seen problem with beginner golfer .  Getting a correct and effective golf grip play an important role how a person plays golf.

Primarily, you grip on the shaft controls the face position of the clubhead at impact – open, closed or square.  A square face at impact will lead to the best possibility of solidly striking the golf ball straight and long.  If a person places his or her hands correctly on the club, that person will become a better player in less time than a person struggling to maintain consistency.

Another benefit of properly holding the golf  club is that it allows the golfer to hinge his of her wrists properly during the full swing which is another source of hitting power.  The clubhead can travel 35+ feet a over 100 mph at imapct, so a good grip on the club will allow for firm and accurate control.

Learning how to obtain a correct grip can be frustrating as in many ways it is counter-intuitive as most amateurs feel they should either chop down on the ball or help lift it into the air. 

Most golfers should use either the Vardon or the interlocking grip which is the first thing many golf coaches teach to their beginning students. 

Here is a simple way to check whether you are gripping your golf club correctly.

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Watch this video golf lesson as Bobby Eldridge explains how to make sure that the face of your golf club comes back square at impact.