Wow this is exactly what I just started doing yesterday after seeing my glove was wearing at the back where the top of the club sits. I noticed the difference straight away, I felt I had more control and shots became more consisant....Great to see over 6,000 subscribers now David...They are smart golfers!
The part at the end about relaxing the grip to reveal the true angle of the club face is good. I have no doubt that this is why my dispersion is so wide, due to inconsistency of grip pressure. Will be taking this immediately to my next round! Thanks!
Hi David thats as good a video on grip and grip pressure ive heard. However there is a huge difference between practicing off turf compared to driving range mats. I hear advice about practice your short game, but aside from putting where does the average golfer go to practice shots off turf or the pitch and chip onto a real green from different lies, or indeed bunker play? I would love to hear from you or indeed anyone reading this. Much appreciated in anticipation.
Finding a grass practice area is everything, but very few places have them, except older courses where you probably have to be a member. My lessons are all on grass, either on the course or practice ground If the opportunity is there play an extra couple of shots on the course so you get the right feel
When anyone ever demonstrates the correct technique for a neutral grip they never demonstrate or explain where the thumbs should lie. That is, the thumb of the left hand should lie to the right of the centre line of the grip/club and the right thumb to the left of the centre line of the grip/club. If you place both thumbs down the centre line of the club/grip the club face the face can open causing a slice on impact. If you do the same (thumbs down the centre line) with a weak grip, the club face can close causing a hook - regardless of whatever grip pressure you apply
Please watch my 2 minute tip to help with your grip to help get the correct position. Over years of coaching the basic principles of the grip remain similar, but everyone is different, especially how ladies and men hold the club differently.
@ yes I have watched that, it’s a good technique to “find” your grip. I was just highlighting the importance of thumb placement (because no one ever does), regardless of where your grip settles. If the thumbs settle and align down the centre line on the grip with the club face square. You leave yourself open to either the club face opening (neutral or weak grip) or closing (strong grip) on ball strike/impact. Using the technique you demonstrated in the two minute grip vid, if you were to align your thumbs down the centre line of the club extend the club out in front to full extension. Then extend/shrug the shoulders forward (which simulates the body mechanics at ball strike). Your club face will open by as much as 20 degrees - guaranteed, every time. The only way to stop this is to align the thumbs correctly in relation to the centreline of the grip.
Wow this is exactly what I just started doing yesterday after seeing my glove was wearing at the back where the top of the club sits. I noticed the difference straight away, I felt I had more control and shots became more consisant....Great to see over 6,000 subscribers now David...They are smart golfers!
Thank you, your hands are your link to the club. The better that relationship, the greater the chance of success
Grip pressure according to weight is something I never have considered when addressing the ball, fantastic.
Thank you
The part at the end about relaxing the grip to reveal the true angle of the club face is good. I have no doubt that this is why my dispersion is so wide, due to inconsistency of grip pressure. Will be taking this immediately to my next round!
Thanks!
Give it a go, as you relax your true relationship to the club will show up
great instruction - thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Hi David thats as good a video on grip and grip pressure ive heard. However there is a huge difference between practicing off turf compared to driving range mats. I hear advice about practice your short game, but aside from putting where does the average golfer go to practice shots off turf or the pitch and chip onto a real green from different lies, or indeed bunker play? I would love to hear from you or indeed anyone reading this. Much appreciated in anticipation.
Finding a grass practice area is everything, but very few places have them, except older courses where you probably have to be a member. My lessons are all on grass, either on the course or practice ground
If the opportunity is there play an extra couple of shots on the course so you get the right feel
When anyone ever demonstrates the correct technique for a neutral grip they never demonstrate or explain where the thumbs should lie. That is, the thumb of the left hand should lie to the right of the centre line of the grip/club and the right thumb to the left of the centre line of the grip/club. If you place both thumbs down the centre line of the club/grip the club face the face can open causing a slice on impact. If you do the same (thumbs down the centre line) with a weak grip, the club face can close causing a hook - regardless of whatever grip pressure you apply
Please watch my 2 minute tip to help with your grip to help get the correct position. Over years of coaching the basic principles of the grip remain similar, but everyone is different, especially how ladies and men hold the club differently.
@ yes I have watched that, it’s a good technique to “find” your grip. I was just highlighting the importance of thumb placement (because no one ever does), regardless of where your grip settles. If the thumbs settle and align down the centre line on the grip with the club face square. You leave yourself open to either the club face opening (neutral or weak grip) or closing (strong grip) on ball strike/impact. Using the technique you demonstrated in the two minute grip vid, if you were to align your thumbs down the centre line of the club extend the club out in front to full extension. Then extend/shrug the shoulders forward (which simulates the body mechanics at ball strike). Your club face will open by as much as 20 degrees - guaranteed, every time. The only way to stop this is to align the thumbs correctly in relation to the centreline of the grip.