There are several ways to hold the golf club, but the technique you choose should be comfortable for you. All of these golf club gripping techniques will help you hit the ball as straight and far as possible, or improve accuracy in short strokes. A good grip is one of the most important aspects of successful play. Find the grip that suits you best and start building your playing skills.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Mastering the Basic Grip
Step 1. Place your dominant hand on the golf club
If you are right-handed (right-handed), put your right hand on the stick, and vice versa if you are left-handed. Grip the stick where it meets the handle and lift the stick 45 degrees.
This point isn't where your dominant hand will end up hitting, but it will allow you to properly grip the stick with your non-dominant hand first
Step 2. Place the golf club in your non-dominant hand
For the right hand, this is the left hand. Keeping your non-dominant hand relaxed and palm facing you, then rest the handle of the stick along the inside of your finger, where the base of your finger and palm meet.
The butt of the stick extends just past the base of your little finger
Step 3. Strengthen your non-dominant hand
Bend the bottom three fingers of your non-dominant hand on the handle of the stick. Rest your thumb flat against the stick. It's a good idea to scroll your thumb towards the opposite side of the handle, while wrapping your index finger around the handle. You should be able to see the knuckles of the middle and index fingers.
- When the grip is firm and correct, you should feel every part of the underside of the bottom three fingers touching the grip of the golf club.
- The grip is correct if you can feel the fat part of your thumb on the grip, and not pressing the index finger.
Step 4. Place your dominant hand
Imagine a clock with its short hand pointing to 12. Wrap your fingers around the handle as you did with the other hand. Wrap your pinky in the space between the index and middle fingers of your non-dominant hand. Point your right thumb towards 11 o'clock, and lay flat on the golf club handle.
You can interlock your little finger with your thumb and middle finger to make it feel more natural and comfortable for you
Method 2 of 3: Using Another Grip
Step 1. Try the 10 finger grip (aka baseball grip)
To do this, simply press your dominant hand to the handle of the stick so that there is no space between the fingers of both hands. Instead of interlocking or squeezing your little finger, you grip the golf club like a baseball bat.
- This grip is often used by beginners, small-handed players, and people with arthritis.
- Baseball grips can also provide an extra lever that allows you to hit the ball further.
- Be aware that with this grip, your shots may not be accurate.
- Don't forget to start at the hips when swinging, then follow with your hands.
Step 2. Try Vardon's grip
The trick, put the little finger of your dominant hand on the fingers of your left hand. The little finger should be above the gap between the index and middle fingers.
- The Vardon grip is the most common and traditional grip in golf.
- This grip is highly recommended for people with large hands, and can be more comfortable for the player than the interlocking grip.
- This grip is difficult for small-handed players.
Step 3. Try the interlocking grip
The trick, separate the index and middle fingers of your non-dominant hand so that it forms a gap. After that, tuck the pinky of your dominant hand into the gap so that your hands are locked together.
- This grip is often recommended for young or weak players, but it's not uncommon for great golfers like Tiger Wood to use it. This grip is best suited for medium or average handed players.
- Interlocking grip reduces stress and excess wrist movement. However, this grip does not feel comfortable for some players.
Method 3 of 3: Adjusting Grip Strength for Various Hits
Step 1. Experiment with strong and weak grips
Weak grip means both hands on the stick handle are turned toward the target. If you can only see the knuckle of your dominant hand's index finger, your grip is weak. On the other hand, with a firm grip, sideways spin the stick away from the target.
- A weak grip can also counter the hook and add height and back spin to the ball. This grip will also slice the ball (slice) so that the proper swing stance is difficult.
- A strong grip can feel very comfortable and deliver a low shot, but it also tends to get golfers hooked.
Step 2. Weak grip for short games
A relaxed grip allows you to increase accuracy and reduce striking distance, which is not really needed here. Grip the golf club as usual, and pay attention to where the folds of the index finger and thumb are pointing. This crease should point to the left of your chin, close to the target.
- If you're on the right, the crease should point to the left of your chin.
- If you're left-handed, the crease should point to the right of your chin.
- This fold also forms the letter "V". It's a good idea to have a "V" point closer to the target for short strokes.
Step 3. Tilt your wrist for putting
When on the green, it's best to minimize the movement of your wrists. Place the handle of the putter back into your dominant hand so that it rests on the "lifeline" in your palm. Grip in the same way on the other hand. Then, tilt your wrist down.
- Hold the putter with a baseball grip. It's best if your wrist doesn't move here. Hold the putter in a 10-finger grip and tilt your wrist to lock it firmly.
- Think of the putter as an extension of your arm and swing like a pendulum.
Tips
- A firm grip can help increase the range of the shot and reduce the tendency of slicing shots. The trick is to turn the weak (non-dominant) hand towards the back foot so that it opens the knuckles and the face of the stick does not close when it collides with the ball.
- If the impact of the hit on the resulting ball is not steady, strengthen your grip. Do this without changing the way you hold the stick. Simply rotate the face of the stick until it is closed about 30 degrees when addressing, then hold the stick as usual. This will force you to rotate your hands and arms into a stronger position when you hit the ball.
- A weak grip can be used to reduce the tendency of the stroke to bend. The trick, twist the weak hand (nondemoninan) towards the front.
- Grip pressure is very important when holding a golf club. The stick should be held firmly enough to keep it from slipping out of your hand, but no more than that. Some players liken it to holding an egg or a baby bird.
