There are many ways to hold a golf club. The technique you choose should feel natural to you. A solid grip will allow you to hit the ball straight and increase the distance of your shots. If you want to learn how to hold a golf club, follow these guidelines. All indications are for right-handed players. If you are left handed, just reverse them.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Basics of the Grip
Step 1. Hold the club gently but firmly enough to maintain control
Golf legend Sam Snead said a player should hold the golf club the same way you would hold a bird in your hand. Other experts believe that on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing the maximum grip, you should be holding the club with a strength of 4. Below you will find some important considerations on how to hold a club:
- Maintain the same pressure throughout the swing.
- Don't squeeze your grip any more when you need to save from the bunker.
- Make sure your palms are facing inward, facing each other.
Step 2. Try the most used sockets
Most PGA Tour pros use the Vardon overlap grip, created by golf legend Harry Vardon. It helps players to increase the distance of the strokes and is particularly suitable for those with large hands.
- Grab the club with your left hand, as if you were shaking her hand.
- Grab the club with your right hand under your left. It will need to be closer to the tip of the stick.
- From this position, move the little finger of the right hand over the left hand, between the index and middle fingers.
- Move your right hand slightly to the left so that there is no distance between the two.
Step 3. Test the twisted grip
The braided grip was used by two of the greatest golfers of all time: Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. This method balances club control and good strike distance and is ideal for those with medium-sized hands. It is very similar to the Vardon grip, but instead of placing the little finger over the middle and index fingers of the left hand, you will have to intertwine it with them
Step 4. Consider the 10-finger grip
Many novice players start with the 10-finger, or baseball, grip. This method will be familiar to anyone who has held a baseball bat. It is best suited for beginners, players with small hands and golfers with arthritis.
- Hold the bat as you would a baseball bat, with your left hand over your right.
- Make sure the little finger of the right hand touches the index finger of the left. There should be no space between your hands.
Step 5. Eliminate the tendency to cut shots
With some minor tweaks to your grip, you can improve the accuracy of your long range shots.
Method 2 of 3: Strong Grip
Step 1. Most players use strong grips, turning their hands away from the target
To strengthen your grip, turn your left hand towards your back foot. This method should expose your knuckles and prevent the clubface from closing on impact. It also helps to:
- Increase the distance of your shots.
- Eliminate the tendency to slice shots.
- Lead the club head during the downward movement, allowing you to hit the ball with the club face perpendicular to it.
Method 3 of 3: Weak Grip
Step 1. Great golfer Ben Hogan used a weak grip to avoid giving a hook effect (left) to his shots
You can hold a weak grip by turning your weak hand towards your front foot. This grip helps to:
- Open the club face on impact.
- Create a draw effect (to the right) that can help balance the tendency to swipe the ball to the left or to avoid obstacles near the target.
