The Right Grip

Check your Grip

Step 1

I hope from last months article that your putting has improved and you are scoring better on the course. In this months article I will  show you a very useful tip to ensure that you are maintaining the correct grip throughout your swing. If you feel that you are lacking power and distance off the tee, and you feel that you have no control of your long game, it might not be a bad idea to have a look to see if you are securing your grip.

If you are struggling off the tee a loose left hand could be the problem. This is a simple way to check if you are keeping your grip in place during your swing. Many golfers who are loosing their grip tend to over-swing which causes you to loose power and accuracy. An excellent way to check your left hand grip ( vice versa for left handed golfer) is to place a golf tee between the top of your grip and the base of your palm on your left hand as in the pictures above. Try and make some practice swings and see if you can keep the tee in the same position throughout the swing, if the tee pops out it will show you that your grip has moved during the swing. Put this drill into your practice routine and see if it will help you gain a few more yards off the tee.

Risk & Reward

Course management is a vital ingredient for shooting a good round of golf. During your next round if you decide that their is a particular hole on the course where the reward outweighs the risk. It is important that you make your decision correctly on what your going to do. If you have decided  that you need a few extra yards on a tee shot for a better scoring position don´t be afraid to grip up to the top of the grip, moving your hands up to the top of the grip will give extra distance of the tee. Try and put a good swing on the shot it is so important not to "jump at it" or throw your body at the ball, try and hit it sweet with a good swing for the best result.

If you are faced with a tight tee shot or the wind is blowing into your face try gripping down the grip a little more. You will find with a good swing that your ball flight will be a little lower not reaching its full flight and you will have more control of the ball. If there is a tee shot on the course that has become your nemesis, try picking a really good target that gives you a visual aid to aim at. Mentally visualizing a certain target will give your brain great feedback to block all the trouble that is on that tee shot around you.