Gripping with your top hand

First thing to do is let your arms hang naturally.

Place your palms on either side of the grip so they are facing each other.

Keep your hands relaxed, especially when attempting to hit the ball a long way. Top players grip the club lightly in their fingers rather than their palms.

STEP ONE

Lay the grip of the club diagonally across the palm of the top hand, your left hand if you are playing right handed.

The grip should be nestled in the crease where the fingers meet the palm.

The back of the hand should be facing the target. Many players extend their index finger down the grip slightly.

STEP TWO

Close your fingers around the grip.

Feel the end of the club resting against the fleshy pad in the palm of your hand. Curl your forefinger last.

STEP THREE

You should be able to see two or three knuckles on the back of your left hand.

Your thumb should extend straight down the grip but slightly to the left of centre.

The tips of your fingers should just touch the base of the other palm. If they don't meet, your club's grip may be too wide for you, and vice versa.

RELATED INTERNET LINKS:
Professional Golfers Association
Rookie Golf
UK Golf Guide
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