| One of the most common errors that I have | | | | 2. The Interlocking Grip - the little finger of the |
| seen with amateur golfers is that they do not | | | | trailing hand is intertwined with the index finger of |
| know how to grip a golf club properly. | | | | the lead hand. The lead hand thumb fits in the |
| Does it matter? Yes, it does. If you do not have | | | | lifeline of the trailing hand. Tiger Woods and Jack |
| complete control over the golf club, then the club | | | | Nicklaus use this grip. |
| head will open and close too easily and it will lead | | | | 3. The Ten Finger Grip - the little finger of the |
| to stray shots. Your grip also allows you to swing | | | | trailing hand is placed close to the index finger of |
| the club in the right path on the backswing and | | | | the lead hand, then the lead hand thumb is |
| follow-through. | | | | covered with the lifeline of the trailing hand. This |
| You do not really want to experience golf like | | | | grip is good for young junior golfers or those with |
| famous baseball player Hank Aaron. As he said - | | | | smaller hands. |
| "It took me 17 years to get 3000 hits in baseball. | | | | Also, remember that is harder to hold on to a |
| I did it in one afternoon on the golf course." | | | | club if the grips are slippery. Be sure to replace |
| How to hold a golf club is the number one | | | | your grips (handles on your clubs) every year or |
| fundamental in golf. Every PGA or LPGA | | | | two. And, use a good golf glove that is new and |
| professional has an excellent grip on the club. | | | | not worn out. The Foot Joy Sta Sof Cabretta |
| Watch their hands as they put them on a club the | | | | leather, or Titleist gloves, are a good choice. Just |
| next time you see them on TV. The right and | | | | be sure that your glove of choice fits snuggly |
| left hands always fit together perfectly. | | | | because you do not want it moving around when |
| There are three main ways to grip a club: | | | | you swing. |
| 1. The Overlapping Grip - the little finger of the | | | | Here is a helpful video on YouTube from David |
| trailing hand is placed between the index and | | | | Leadbetter about how to grip a club - |
| middle finger of the lead hand (for right-handed | | | | Video on how to grip a golf club |
| golfers, the lead hand is the left). The lead hand | | | | Follow these tips and you will be on your way to |
| thumb fits along the lifeline of the trailing hand. | | | | a better game. |
| Most golf pros use this grip. | | | | |