Why Having the Correct Golf Grip is So Important

It cannot be stressed enough why having the correct golf grip is so important for us to play reasonably well in this beautiful, and sometimes frustrating, game that we love.

There are just three component parts that come together when we are preparing to take every golf shot -

You, the player
The golf club
The golf ball

Between these three component parts there are two connection points -

Where the club head connects with the ball
Where you, the player, connects with the club - the grip

So, we can see from this that the main controlling element is physically you, the golfer, with total control over the two inanimate objects, the club and the ball - to get this perfect, you need to have the correct golf grip.

We are all looking to hit great golf shots. To achieve this, we need to make perfect contact with the ball - club face square to our target at the moment of impact. We are also looking to get the right flight path. If the launch angle is too high or low, we lose distance. If we impart any side spin on the ball, it will result in a slice or hook, and again we lose distance. The element of the swing which has the most effect on all of this, is the grip.

Nobody can teach you how to grip the club correctly, there is no perfect grip that will universally suit everyone. Your grip is a personal thing, it is unique to you. How do you find out which grip is best for you? You practise. Try a grip style that feels comfortable - and I mean really comfortable, imagine playing 18 holes with an uncomfortable grip, not only will it affect your golf, you`ll also finish with very sore fingers. I know this from experience, the first time I tried the interlocking grip I came off of the course with aching knuckles yet, oddly, I still use the same grip today, but it`s a lot less painful.

When you find a grip that's comfortable, hit some balls, lots of them. If the balls go straight and long - bingo, you may have found your perfect grip. However, if you`re lacking distance and accuracy, you may need to try another style of grip - do not despair, after some trial and error you will have found the correct golf grip for you, and apart from some tweaking here and there, your new grip will probably stay with you forever.

Enjoy your golf.