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Forming the Perfect Golf Grip from Bob Burns, Master PGA Professional

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/27/2009 - 19:37.

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Forming the Correct Golf Grip

Bob Burns, Master PGA Professional & Fairways Golf Blogger

By Bob Burns, PGA Master Professional

Before most golfers even step foot on the tee box, they already have their grip set. Considering that all things start with the grip, proper hand placement is critical to achieve desired results. All tips in this article are designed for the right-handed golfer.

Hold the club off the ground, waist-high, in front of you, with your left hand, and checking to see that the clubface is square to your target-line. Set the grip-handle under the heel-pad of your left hand. As you close your left hand, your left thumb should be right of center on the grip-handle in a 1:00 position. You should see two or three knuckles on the back of your hand, which should be aimed between your target and the sky. The club should feel secure in your fingers, and you should feel the left-hand pressure of your grip in the last three fingers.

Next, bring your right hand to the handshake-position. Your right palm should be parallel to the leading edge of the clubface. As you close your right-hand, your right thumb should be left of center on the grip-handle in an 11:00 position. Your left thumb should fit comfortably in the valley between the base of your right thumb and the heel-pad on your right hand. You should feel the right-hand pressure of your grip in the middle and ring fingers of your right hand.

Try to maintain a firm but light grip-pressure throughout your swing as Sam Snead once said—“as if you’re holding a baby bird.”

Stay tuned for Bob Burns' next tip Defining the Weak Grip & Strong Grip

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