MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Build a secure, comfortable golf grip

A golfer holding a yellow golf ball, a tee and a club. — Photo: Kampus Production / Pexels

A useful grip holds the club securely while allowing the wrists and arms to move. There is no pressure number or knuckle count that fits every player.

Work through it

Aim the clubface before placing your hands.
For a right-handed golfer, place the left hand nearer the top and the right hand below it. Reverse for a left-handed golfer.
Let the handle run across the fingers and check that the heel pad supports it.
Join the hands using an overlap, interlock or ten-finger hold that does not pinch.
Make a short rehearsal and check that the club has not shifted.

A practical example

If the handle slips during a short swing, check grip condition and hand contact before simply squeezing harder. Wet or worn grips can disguise a technique problem.

Practice task

Rebuild the grip five times without a ball, then hit five half-swings. Note slipping, tension and start direction. Change only one hand position before repeating.

Common mistakes

Do not squeeze the forearms rigidly or hold so loosely that the club moves. A grip change can affect the face; judge the result at low speed before using a driver.

Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.