| So you want to be one of those super swing | | | | little finger of the trailing hand interlocks |
| machines? Your golf club grip can make or | | | | with the index finger of the top hand. The |
| break your game. Get back to basics on the | | | | thumbs form a 'V' shape which should point in |
| driving range and take some time to find the | | | | the direction of your right shoulder. |
| perfect fit for you. The flight of the ball | | | | Interlocking is usually suitable if the |
| is directly related to the way you place your | | | | golfer has medium-sized hands or weak |
| hands on the club. What are the most popular | | | | forearms and wrists. Make sure that you can |
| golf grips? | | | | see the first two knuckles of the left hand. |
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| 1. The Baseball Golf Grip | | | | There you have the three basic techniques. |
| | | | You have to experiment on the driving range |
| Although not preferred by instructors, the | | | | until you find the golf club grip that works |
| Baseball or Ten Finger technique is the most | | | | best for you. Generally speaking, your |
| natural one to use when taking up golfing. It | | | | control will be better if you use one of the |
| doesn't involve interlocked fingers and is a | | | | interlocking styles. The Baseball is less |
| simple hand over hand method. If you are | | | | effective in this regard and will in a sense |
| right handed, this hand will normally be | | | | disturb the balance. One hand will always be |
| placed at the bottom. The little finger of | | | | more powerful in this case - a scenario that |
| the right hand is placed close against the | | | | is likely to be detrimental to your game. |
| index finger of the left hand. Reverse the | | | | |
| process if you are left handed. Over the | | | | Remember to be relaxed when it comes to this |
| years a number of PGA Tour members have used | | | | aspect of your game. Too much tension will be |
| this style with great success. Players with | | | | counter productive. Tension problems are |
| smallish hands or joint ailments will find | | | | usually more advanced on the right side. Make |
| this golf grip to be effective. | | | | sure that you keep this at a medium level. |
| | | | Aim for around 5 to 6 on a scale of 10. Too |
| 2. The Vardon Golf Club Grip | | | | tight a hold will result in loss of distance. |
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| This one, also called the Overlapping golf | | | | Check your hands often to make sure that you |
| grip, carries the name of the inimitable | | | | haven't changed their position inadvertently. |
| Harry Vardon. This six time winner of the | | | | The wrists should always function as a unit. |
| British Open Championships used it to great | | | | |
| effect. Assuming that you are right handed, | | | | While talking about your grip: Don't forget |
| this hand will be at the bottom. This | | | | to pay attention to the grips you use on your |
| trailing hand's little finger lays snugly | | | | clubs. Many players pay more attention to |
| over and between the index finger and middle | | | | golf cart accessories than to these small |
| finger of the top or left hand, also referred | | | | necessities. While you can get by with a used |
| to as the lead hand. The thumb of the top | | | | golf cart, you can't afford to skimp on this |
| hand finds a place along the lifeline of the | | | | little item. Your set has to be perfect for |
| bottom or trailing hand. This is perhaps the | | | | you and must be kept in sound condition. |
| style that is most commonly used. It is ideal | | | | |
| for players with large hands. | | | | These small golf grip details can spell the |
| | | | difference between a nightmarish experience |
| 3. The Interlocking Golf Grip | | | | on the course, or a confidence-building |
| | | | success-story. |
| This is similar to the Vardon, but here the | | | | |