| A perfect golf swing, a perfect golf stance, and a | | | | will not be able to have proper hand and shoulder |
| superb hit will not be possible if a golfer cannot create | | | | coordination with the club. Chances are you will not be |
| good golf grips. Everything about playing the golf starts | | | | able to control your club and your swing.o If the grips |
| with how you can grip your golf club. Realize that the | | | | are too small, then pressure will overcome your hands |
| way you hold the golf club directly affects the flight | | | | and your shoulders, causing you to resist the natural |
| and direction of your golf ball. As such, prior to paying | | | | direction and flow of your swing. |
| much attention on how you swing the club or pose for | | | | Therefore, your grip should be neutral. This means that |
| a swing, make sure that you know how to get a good | | | | your hands should be able to act appropriately and |
| grip of your golf club first. | | | | maintain control over a forceful swing, while at the |
| Steps in Gripping the Golf Club Properly | | | | same time, ensuring that the control does not impede |
| 1. Hold your golf club against your stretched left arm. | | | | the natural direction of the swing. |
| Be sure that your palm is on top and your fingers are | | | | How to Improve Your Grips |
| bent towards the handle. | | | | To improve the grip, a golfer needs to practice. |
| 2. Note that the handle of the club should extend from | | | | Examine how each golf stance affects your grip of |
| your smallest finger to your index finger. | | | | the golf club. Determine how you can maintain and |
| 3. Apply pressure on your golf club using your three | | | | sustain calmness while playing the game. Try |
| fingers, not your palm. | | | | relaxation and anxiety control techniques. Also, do try |
| 4. Note that the handle should settle transversely on | | | | to find golf equipment that suits your level of expertise, |
| the base of the smallest finger of your left hand and | | | | your height, posture, and physical built. |
| your right palms should rest on the top side of the club. | | | | If you think you have problems regarding your |
| 5. Check if you can see two Vs formed by your index | | | | yardage, then you should probably consult the nearest |
| fingers and your thumbs. If the Vs point to the right | | | | gym and look for exercises that can improve your |
| cheek, then your grip is good. | | | | forearm muscles. You might also want to consider |
| Points to Remember in Gripping the Golf Clubo If your | | | | using gloves. Some golfers say that the use of golf |
| grip is too strong, chances are you will put a lot of | | | | gloves will help you maintain a secure hold of the golf |
| pressure on your hands and shoulders. As a result, | | | | club, especially during pressure shots where |
| your swing will be short and your golf ball will not go in | | | | perspiration can be a burden. To further develop your |
| the direction and distance that you want.o If you grip is | | | | golf grips, then you can probably find someone who |
| too weak, the trajectory of the ball flight will increase | | | | can watch you play and identify what seems to be |
| and the ball will follow a curved flight. Thus, you will | | | | the problem with your grips. A local pro or a golf |
| miss your target.o If your grips are too large, then you | | | | coach may give you some effective techniques. |