The Grip
According to the great Harvey Penick – Legendary teacher to golf professionals for generations; “If you have a bad grip, you don’t want a good swing”.
If you have a bad grip, then you will continually make adjustments that will inhibit you to hit the ball squarely. If you want to change your grip, then it will require a commitment to change and a lot of practice. Remember one grip does not fit everyone.
The Below 3 Grip Examples have proven to be effective to get your game back on track or keep your game on track!
The Interlocking Grip is where the pinky of your right-hand fits between the index and middle finger of your left hand (for lefties it would be the opposite). The interlock grip is typically used by golfers with a smaller hand. The Interlocking Grip will help to provide a feeling of more control of the golf club. One downside to the interlocking grip is there can be a tendency to grip the club too tight. A couple great players who use the interlocking grip are Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
The Overlap Grip is where you take the right pinky and place it on top of the gap between the index and middle finger on the left hand (opposite for lefties). The overlap grip is commonly known as the Vardon Grip. The overlap grip is usually for golfers with larger hands and need to control their grip pressure. It has been said that some people are less likely to have hand irritation or blisters when using the overlap grip. Some great golfers who use/used the overlap grip are Ben Hogan, Phil Mickelson and Arnold Palmer.
The 10-Finger Grip, which is also referred to as The Baseball Grip is where all ten fingers sit on the golf club. The ten-finger grip is mostly taught to children who are learning the game. Using the Baseball Grip provides a way to make the game simpler when you are first learning. As a child learns the game and gains more control of the club, it is best to transition away from the ten-finger grip to the interlocking or overlap grip. For senior golfers who have pain in their hands or wrists the ten-finger grip can be another alternative.
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“If you have a bad grip, you don’t want a good swing. ”