| Most of what makes or breaks a shot happens | | | | thumb, and take hold of the left side of the grip. It is |
| before the swing. One of the keys to unlocking your | | | | difficult to understand this without some physical |
| golfing potential is making sure that you have a good, | | | | instruction on how to do it properly. |
| tight grip on the club. A little instruction can go a long | | | | - Finally, keep your grip tight, but keep your arm |
| way in improving your grip. | | | | muscles relaxed. |
| Think of it this way: the only part of your body that | | | | It sounds complicated, doesn't it? Well, it is, and for |
| touches the golf club is your hands. This is why your | | | | best results you need a little instruction, even if it's |
| grip is so important. If you're slicing, chances are you | | | | just a few pointers on how to do it. No amount of |
| have a grip problem. | | | | diagrams and videos can show you completely how |
| You have to keep a strong grip, but not too strong. | | | | to do it correctly; you have to really feel it. |
| An instructor can show you how to do this; you | | | | However, there are some training tools you can use. |
| have to give it about 50% of your strength. This is | | | | You can buy trainer grips that will help you figure out |
| intuitive, of course. How much is 50%? Instruction | | | | how to grip your club if you're a first time golfer. |
| can help you to understand just how much pressure | | | | They retail for about $10 and come with instructions |
| you need. | | | | and tips. |
| Here are some basic tips for your grip. This is a | | | | You can also get golf tips and tutorial videos. If you |
| common type of beginners' grip. You may change | | | | don't have time to take golf lessons with a certified |
| your grip over time, but this will at least give you a | | | | instructor, this might be a good way to help you get |
| good start. You can also visit to get more tips. | | | | your grip worked out. |
| - The club should be held in your left hand. About | | | | The most common grip is the ten-finger grip, |
| 60% of your finger surface should be touching the | | | | although some of the pros, such as Jack Nicklaus and |
| handle. As a general guideline, this should be the last | | | | Tiger Woods, use an interlocking grip. This is a tricky |
| three fingers of your left hand, depending on how big | | | | one to get just right, and it's not very common. But, |
| your hands are. | | | | it works for them! |
| - The callous pad that you wear on your left hand | | | | Every golfer's grip is slightly different from the next. |
| should be above the grip. This is really important; you | | | | And, lots of golfers gradually change their grip over |
| shouldn't have it next to the grip. | | | | time, when they find something new that works well |
| - Have your left thumb next to the right side of the | | | | for them. Find the grip that works for you and stick |
| grip. Your thumb and index finger should form a V. | | | | with it, but always keep your eyes open for new |
| - You have to close your right hand over the left | | | | ideas. |