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On Course with Pomp Braswell II
Breaking 100: The Grip
To be successful in golf it's important to know how
different hand positions can affect the flight and curve of the golf ball. You
might have heard someone say you have a "strong" or "weak" grip. They don't
mean you're squeezing the clubs too firmly or too lightly. The following
descriptions are for right-handed players.
A WEAK GRIP means the palm of the right hand and the back of
the left hand face the target or point down and to the left of the target.
Holding a club in the weak position makes it harder to square the face at
impact and, therefore, promotes a fade.
A STRONG GRIP, the preferred position of most golfers
breaking the 100 barrier, is characterized by having the right palm and the
back of the left hand face more up and right of the target. This grip
encourages face rotation and a draw.
A NEUTRAL GRIP splits the difference on both hand position
and shot shape. If you pinch the thumb and the forefinger of both hands, the
line that is created should point between the right ear and the right shoulder.
ALL GRIPS should have the club placed in the fingers and not
the palms to allow the club to square up on impact.
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