Top 5 Grip Tips

Grip Is a Fundamental Part of Golf

In golf, one of the fundamental parts is your grip on the club. How you hold the club determines everything that follows — from the angle of the clubface at impact to the natural release through the ball. A proper grip doesn't require strength; it requires understanding.

1. Pressure Is Everything

Most amateurs grip the club too tightly. On a scale of 1-10, your grip pressure should be around a 4 or 5. Think of holding a tube of toothpaste without squeezing any out. Light pressure allows the club to swing freely and generates more speed with less effort.

2. The Club Sits in Your Fingers, Not Your Palm

The club should rest along the base of your fingers, not buried deep in your palm. A palm grip restricts wrist hinge and reduces your ability to generate clubhead speed. When the club sits in your fingers, you gain feel and natural release.

3. Check Your V's

The "V" formed by your thumb and index finger on each hand should point toward your right shoulder (for right-handed golfers). This neutral position promotes a square clubface at impact. If your V's point too far left or right, you'll fight a slice or hook.

4. Match Your Hands

Both hands need to work together as a unit. Whether you prefer an interlocking, overlapping, or ten-finger grip, the key is that your hands complement each other. Your lead hand controls direction; your trail hand adds power.

5. Consistency Over Perfection

The "perfect" grip is the one you can repeat every time. Once you find a grip that produces consistent contact, commit to it. Practice gripping the club the same way every time until it becomes second nature — even when you're just watching TV.