The Truth About The “Right” Golf Grip
Alright, fellow Topgolf warriors and weekend swingers! Let's ditch the dusty old rulebook and get real about the only thing connecting you to that glorious feeling of a pure strike: your grip.
Forget those stuffy pros whispering about some mythical "perfect" grip. The truth, my friends, is that your ideal hand position is as unique as your swing itself. And today, we're unlocking your personal power grip.
Think of your hands as the command center of your swing, the steering wheel guiding that little white orb. Fighting a nasty hook that's got you aiming at the next county? Chances are, your hands have drifted a little too far to the right on the club. No need for drastic surgery! Just a subtle shift to the left – imagine nudging your hands counter-clockwise a hair or two – while keeping that clubface looking squarely at your target. Feel that? That small adjustment can open the clubface ever so slightly, sending that hook packing and your ball soaring straighter
On the flip side, is that dreaded slice your constant companion, sending your Titleist on an unwanted detour to the right? Your hands are likely rotated too far to the left. Time to steer them a touch to the right (clockwise from your perspective). This simple move encourages the clubface to close naturally at impact, finally putting an end to that banana ball.
Stop with the labels like "weak" or "strong"! This isn't about some rigid definition; it's about feel and results. It's a dynamic adjustment, a personalized calibration for your swing.
Here's the winning formula:
On the flip side, is that dreaded slice your constant companion, sending your Titleist on an unwanted detour to the right? Your hands are likely rotated too far to the left. Time to steer them a touch to the right (clockwise from your perspective). This simple move encourages the clubface to close naturally at impact, finally putting an end to that banana ball.
Stop with the labels like "weak" or "strong"! This isn't about some rigid definition; it's about feel and results. It's a dynamic adjustment, a personalized calibration for your swing.
Here's the winning formula:
- Start Square: Lay that club down with the face pointing directly where you want the ball to go.
- Grip It Your Way (for now): Take your normal grip.
- Analyze Your Flight: See that hook or slice? Time for a tiny tweak.
- Adjust and Conquer: Make that small hand adjustment based on your miss.
- Feel the Magic: Take a few swings and watch as that ball starts obeying your commands, flying straighter than ever before.
Seriously, it might just take a handful of shots to feel the difference. This isn't some complicated swing overhaul; it's a micro-adjustment with macro results
So, next time you're at the Topgolf hitting bays, ditch the frustration and embrace experimentation. Save this tip, give it a whirl, and unlock the secret weapon that's been in your hands all along. Trust me, straighter shots and lower scores are just a grip adjustment away! Now go out there and make that ball dance!
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Daniel is a Top 100 Golf Coach, PXG Staff Pro, World Long Drive Coach and the Head of Golf Instruction at IMAGEN Golf the area's leading golf instruction and advisory firm, host of the IMAGEN Golf podcast and Best-Selling Author of "Unleash The Golfer Within".
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