How to Grip a Golf Club

You have a stick, you have a ball, you grab the stick and whack the ball - easy right? With golf, not so much. There are so many different bits of physics involved in a golf swing that it's actually staggering if you study it at all. So many levers and arcs come into play. But the one thing that can certainly help all of those other variables is if you know how to grip a golf club. But first things first.

There are several acceptable places to put your fingers when it comes to gripping the club. In reality, they are all the same, and they will only vary by about and inch or so. But each one will be more comfortable for certain people and, therefore, will lend itself better to improving how often you bring the club face into good contact with the ball.

The first grip is the interlock grip where the pinky of the right hand and the index finger of the left hand are crossed. This is probably the most popular grip because it makes turning your wrists over feel a lot more fluid.

The next grip is the overlap which puts the hands in a very similar position to the interlock. In this grip the pinky of the right hand rests in the gap between the index and middle finger of the left, but on top instead of in between these fingers. This grip is great if you find you grip your clubs way to hard, it will soften your grip considerably.

The last grip is the "baseball" grip where each hand is in its own spot on the club. They should be right next to each other, of course, but none of your fingers will be interlocked or overlapped.

In each grip, the thumb of the left hand should be pointed down the shaft and you should keep medium pressure on the club. Too hard and you will make one set of mistakes, too loose and you may notice yourself spraying balls to your right a lot as the club face opens at impact.

All your grip needs to do is put your hands in a position where you feel comfortable opening your club face during your swing and closing it at impact. This "flick" in your wrists is where a great deal of your potential power and control lie. Plus it's a lot easier to master than the perfect golf swing. Getting your grip solid by learning how to grip a golf club can help you master that little trick.