HOLDING onto the club correctly is one of the basic fundamentals in golf. But, not all golfers have to hold onto the club in exactly the same way. Each golfer has their own correct grip. The key is to find what's right for you. To start with, I would recommend that you begin with a neutral grip. A neutral grip would have you holding onto the club in the same way that you would hold onto a hammer. If I gave you a hammer, you would naturally hold it in a way that would allow your wrists to hinge and create leverage. This is true for both the right and left hands. You would also hold the hammer up at a 45 degree angle in order to hold onto it properly. This should also be done with the golf club. If you held the hammer down at a 45 degree angle, your hands would not fit on the hammer as nicely. The same is true for a golf club. Once you have this neutral grip, you will need to hit some balls and observe your ball flight. If your ball is curving to the right (slice) then you will have to alter your hand position on the club by moving both hands slightly to the right. This is now called a strong grip. A strong grip will help your hands rotate through impact which has the effect of closing the clubface. A strong grip is vital So, a strong grip will benefit those golfers that slice the ball. The reverse is true if you are hooking the ball to the left. To keep the club from closing you will need to rotate your hands slightly to the left at address. This is called a week grip and ...

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