Golf Tips with Stewart Fraser
Wed 8th June 2016
Stewart Fraser, Beverley and East Riding Golf Club’s Golf Professional, begins a series helping golfers and non-golfers alike, learn more about the techniques of playing the game.
His first article starts with the basics of holding a club. Often overlooked, learning to hold the golf club correctly is one of the most important things you can do to play golf successfully.
It is not a complicated thing to do but the basics need to be correct.
A poor grip can result in a lack of power, it can cause faults in the swing and more obviously cause your ball to fly in the wrong direction.
There are 3 different types of hold that are widely used, these are:
Baseball: This is where the hands are placed side by side with no link. If you struggle to generate power or have hand injuries give this a go!
Overlapping: This is where the little finger of the bottom hand sits between the index finger and the middle finger of the top hand.
Interlocking: This is where the index finger of the top hand is linked to the little finger of the bottom hand.
Basically there is no right and wrong, all 3 have they’re benefits. The most important aspects of the hold are the positioning of the hands on the club and the pressure of the hold. Always start your hold with the top hand.
At this point make sure that when you look down at the back of the hand 3 knuckles.
The bottom hand is started the same as the top, creating a cradle with the fingers and sitting the club in them. I like to make sure I can see a ‘V’ between my thumb and index finger that point’s just right of my chin. Now you have the perfect hold the final piece of the puzzle is to ensure that the pressure of the hold stays soft throughout the swing.
A little practice with your new grip will result in the most accurate, powerful shots you have ever hit!
Stewart can be contacted on 01482 869519.
If you would like to start playing golf or improve your game, why not give Stewart a call or pop into the Golf Club on the Westwood.
