If you want to have a powerful, accurate golf swing it pays to understand how to maximize the effectiveness of your grip. 

The grip is often known as the steering wheel of the golf swing, in the sense that a good grasp of the golf club will get your shots to their destination. Making sure your hands are appropriately placed to guide your swing is the first obstacle to overcome if you want a perfect golf swing.

Remember, as you read this, that a golfer’s grip is a powerfully individual component of their golf swing. Every golfer’s ideal grip is as different as their choice of clubs or golf shirt. Now, this does mean you’re going to have to hit some balls to perfect your own individual approach, but there are some key secrets to a good grip, for every golfer. 


Left Hand

* 1. You need to place the golf club in your left hand, so that the club crosses your left palm, from the forefinger’s base to the pad above your pinky finger.
* 2. Make sure you hold the handle steady with the fingers of your left hand while wrapping the palm around the top of the club’s grip.

* The club goes across the left palm (image above on left)
* Wrap your palm around the top of the grip in the fingers (image above on right)


Did you know?

The grip has more effect on the flight of the ball than anything else in golf. It’s the foundation that the rest of the swing is built on and the reason why it’s the first port of call in any search for the perfect golf swing.

If you’re having problems with the flight pattern of your shots, the chances are you need to start by looking at the way you hold your club. In many cases, addressing issues with the grip can have a noticeable quick win impact.

At its core, you need to make sure you grip the golf club in your fingers. The further into the palm you grip, the slower your golf swing will be. Not only will you get a faster grip from holding the club in your fingers, you’ll also close the clubface quicker.

Correcting Common Golf Swing Errors:

Slicing the ball? You’ll need to move the club further into the fingers

Hooking the ball? You’ll need to move your left hand further up into the palm area.


Right Hand

Hopefully, you now have a good idea of how you need to be gripping the club with your left hand. It’s now time to address the right hand.

* 3. Place your right hand on the side of your right leg. Bring it slowly towards the base of the golf club.
* 4. Your right hand will need to be placed more in the fingers than the palm. Fold the right hand around the fingers of your left hand.
* 5. Important- Keep both palms facing each other at all times. There is no flexibility on this, it must be done. It’s not difficult thankfully. 

* Move your Right Hand Towards the bottom of your Left Hand (image above on left)
* Fold your Right Hand around the Fingers of your Left Hand (image above in centre)
* Make sure that both palms face each other (image above on right)


Congratulations, you now have covered the essentials of gripping your golf club! But before you book that ultimate golfing vacation, you may want to work on it a little. Experiment to make sure the grip is tuned to your golfing needs and playing style. Think of this as the building blocks of a killer grip, and the swing that will follow.