90% of All Golfers do These 3 Things Wrong Gripping the Golf Club!

[@danielowen5889]

My favorite old Mr. SG saying... now hit 500 of those.. just 6 short years ago i took up golf, shot like 120s.. today low to mid 80s.... Thank you Matt..

[@astorina]

Thanks, what you say at 7:00 about correct right hand is KEY! I play since 25 years and recently a teacher invited me to do what you say and already after few days and hundreds balls I know that will change my game dramatically for good of course , I like the way you insist on it, you are top (the grip of course influences the club path also)

[@paulcilia6620]

Mr SG, top tips buddy !! GIGGSY uk

[@NathenHodge]

first month golfer here started with 117 first round then each time have gotten better shoot about 105 now after about 5/6 rounds always wanting to learn and get better

[@danielowen5889]

@@NathenHodge bro, that I massive I used to be 120 or higher 4 18.... relax,have fun, also listen to golfsidekick... Bob rotella, putting out of your mind.. signed., Shot a 45 today 4 9 holes..

[@DonShannon-sv2ox]

Thanks!

[@mikemartin5340]

Love how much you emphasize the importance of grip. Nothing matters more, yet it feels like the majority of instructors treat it as inconsequential

[@davidhaworth7152]

When I was an instructor all I taught was grip. A lot of people get it after a while but a large percentage just disregard it.

[@Robert-we9jp]

@@davidhaworth7152 Grip as well as other parts of the set up before starting the swing determine most of what happens during the swing. I often see a poor set up and know what bad swing and bad shot I will see before the swing even starts.

[@AustraliaUnmasked1984]

I'm not a pro but I think it's important to set up the ball on the tee correctly then you need to stand properly and last and most importantly getting a good grip

[@dboytheoriginal2626]

I don't know about that. Any good golfer who trains people is going to work with the grip when it is wrong. You might have been to people that aren't that good. I've played golf all my life. It's easy to see things like that

[@jl3303]

This video is gold. I’d add grip pressure into the mix too. I used to grip too tight and that made my contact extremely inconsistent because my hands were moving the club around throughout the swing. As soon as I gripped the club softer my contact consistency went up a lot. I’d say I went from a 7/10 grip pressure to 3/10.

[@davidhaworth7152]

Grip pressure like all things grip is often overlooked

[@joshuat7171]

Paddy Harrington taught me to use the palm of my right hand to press down on the left thumb. It locks my grip in without having to hold tightly. Frees my wrists up to unhinge and rehinge freely. It was the single best improvement I ever made to my game.

[@SortaLikeGolf]

Your #3 was suggested to me by my SwingTweaks pro and I now hit the fairway almost every time! That is the only swing change I made! YMMV, but it changed my drives massively!

[@scottberenyi2985]

MSG's videos are so well balanced with great practicle info while being funny. One of my favorite YT channels that I specifically brew a cup of coffee for. The coffee isn't to stay awake like some boring golf videos require, the coffee is because I will binge watch MSG. Thanks for helping my game, you advice and instruction has totally helped me fix some issues and bring my score down.

[@libra9194]

Sir, thank you so much for this video. I've been trying to help people play this wonderful game of ours for years. The number one problem I see 100% of the time is the grip. In my honest opinion, I believe THIS is the most important video on KZbin about golf. PERIOD.

[@timmitchell802]

Thanks for the video. Couple of years ago had surgery on left shoulder and for some reason when I started back playing started that right hand issue. Weird rollovers with hand coming through swing. That segment of the video is going to help me out tons. I am now 55 but still a strong hitter. While losing some flexibility the right hand issue shows even more. Thanks as always. Always love your vedeos and podcasts. Hope you make 2 million subscribers soon. You and your content definitely deserve it.

[@G1LP]

Ive played golf since I was a young warthog and I have never heard anyone explain the right hand like this but it makes perfect sense.Great feedback! Cant wait to put this into practice tomorrow on the range.

[@toddmullis3249]

Best explanation on gripping the club I’ve seen! Thanks!

[@krispybowgod9656]

Great video. I’ve been struggling on and off with shanks the last 2 years in short random outbreaks lol. Recently I’ve had more luck fixing them by practicing these exact things with my grip rather than a bunch of swing thoughts. The overly strong right hand was definitely creeping into my swing which was also causing a slight closing of my shoulders at address. Didn’t notice til I was watching some recent video recordings of my swing. Few minor grip adjustments and I’m back to playing good golf

[@philounours2952]

Surely the best explanation for the grip in particular the grip at the tip of the fingers … Bravissimo

[@MK-tf8zb]

I have no clue if this is going to work but can't wait to try. Not enough videos on guys talking about baseball grip and proper way to grip and how it impacts ball flights. I am the baseball grip all day and I struggle with a hook. Looking forward to this advice. On camera I been told and shown my path is NOT over the top so I assume its a closed face and boom..left of left. Thanks for the video!

[@jonathonsampson9730]

I throughly enjoyed this video. I play around with a pitching wedge in my yard with foam balls. This does feel weird in my lead left hand. But the results were astronomically better. I greatly appreciate it

[@jonathonsampson9730]

I also loosened my grip too

[@bbfresh5231]

This channel is the best at explaining these concepts that I have seen. A lot of other channels will say similar things but not WHY its bad or HOW to fix it. Great information!

[@KenMcCauley-c2i]

The 2nd problem gripping, fix with fingertips and then pulling hand back to make short vs wrapping over … excellent description. Haven’t heard that, and hopefully it will fix a few of my errant shots.

[@looksnicebrah]

Appreciate your help! Fun & extremely helpful!

[@rexoner2000]

I have to say the the advice with the right fingers and then PULLING the hand towards the body is an ingenious way to describe right hand placement. I’ve been in a grip rabbit hole for about 8 months but this feels like my missing link to perfection. I interlock but that tip finally allows me to overlap. My right pinky thanks you 😂

[@andrewwitchell2708]

Question. You said right pinky. After some swings my right pinky really hurts. What am I doing wrong ? I'm a right by the way

[@rexoner2000]

Since watching this I have successfully and naturally maintained the overlap grip (spread fingers to accommodate). The interlocking grip was pulling on connective tissue leading to permanent injury. I also studied @claws_effect last winter and learned a “players” grip. Made huge progress all from grip mastery

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Wow, a grip clinic doctor great idea for me i played baseball and golfed with my dad. My dad made me swing my club with just my left hand getting my rhythm. Thanks

[@KenTerlau]

Another great program my friend. Be well.

[@misskitty2784]

This is so helpful for me. I like the way you explain the concept for a rec golfer like me.

[@danielcochrane8169]

Best video ever, made such a difference. Thank you!

[@shawnmichajluk2044]

Tried the club position in the hands today. I was hitting the ball much better. And yes,it worked with the short game, chipping with the pitching wedge. Can't wait to try it again tomorrow.

[@dantebellino5111]

Ok this is why I like this stuff. I'm a right hand golfer and I suffer from time to time to a soft, high, weak fade. Who knew the cause could be the right hand grip. I went to the range with this grip in the right hand finger tips...what a difference. It feels uncomfortable as hell. I know this is different because my right hand and inside lower forearm are sore from hitting for an hour on the range. IT WORKS. Great video.

[@diplomatt804]

started playing 3 months ago, obviously a rough start. Was shooting in the 120s. I watched this video, I went out and shot a 97. Broke 100 for the first time. Planted one 5 feet from the pin on a 140 yard par 3 and had many other good shots. It was all thanks to this simple grip change. I am still slicing with my driver sometimes but this grip helped that as well. I could not believe how consistent I was striking the ball. I know I shot a 97 but I 3 or 4 putt often

[@briandenton2097]

I switched from being a left handed golfer to right handed and took the opportunity to start from scratch. I spent so much time on just my grip and it made a huge difference. I beat my left hand PB by over 10 strokes my first time out. The basics are so important. I didn't just practice till I got it right, I practiced it till I couldn't do it wrong. Great video.

[@stevedombrowski855]

Thanks Matt I’ve had a long right thumb grip for over 40 years, without knowing it. I’ve struggled between a draw and a snap hook. This short right thumb has solved that problem. Now I finally know what to do with my right hand. Thanks again

[@briantoomey2357]

Great info thank you!

[@SehdudeYoon]

Man, this is exactly what I needed! I was doing the 2nd thing. I had no idea why all my irons kept hooking! I will try the fix next time at the range!!

[@chrismckechnie1911]

Steve johnstone on his channel did exactly this a year ago and it saved me from finally giving up golf. For over 15 yrs I struggled with tge shanks and no pro could help me. So i stood further from the ball etc, which worked for a while. In desperation i found this grip advice as i was gripping with a very weak right hand. The difference is phenomenal. The club head comes through flush at impact, square divots not a shallow arch of a mark on the ground. This grip is fundamental to flushing the ball. I now love the game and have found hreat ball striking and consistency. Im nearly 65 and hit the ball sweeter than i ever have.

[@CnPCarruthers]

That's great to read. I'm getting back into the game after many years away (young kids and professional obligations), and I have been frustrated not to pick up where I left off with my golf game. I have asked myself if I should just give up rather than invest a bunch of money in lessons and new equipment to get back on top of my game. Hoping that going back to the fundamentals with videos like this will put me back on the right track without having to pay a pro to tell me the same thing.

[@aussiegolfer2919]

Great video mate, so true what you are saying 👍⛳️⛳️

[@hocheye]

I coached ball for years! Studied baseball mechanics, hitting and pitching. Holding the bat in your palm is a weak grip,. Now your grip is correct and that is how I grip the club. I have seen like you've shown many with the bottom hand totally under the club.

[@gtownboss5045]

Thanks Mr.Shortgame! Best grip instructor yet! Visual from average golfers was great! Because it’s all of us! 🤣 since watching your channel I’ve gone from 100’s to low 90’s! Let’s go!!!!

[@bct2255]

These tips made a significant difference to my game, thanks a lot!

[@lifehealth489]

thank you for your time showing this proper grip technical key

[@petefarrell234]

Brilliant. Thanks ❤😊

[@Spillaz]

Great vid. Absolute gold knowledge here

[@ericmendez2061]

Thank you show much for this video! Gonna take these tips to the rage. I strted a slice about 5months ago. And it’s been getting worse. Definitely agree it was my hand placement

[@Roberto-bd9fq]

You've been working out I can tell. Me too. It helps. I think it's all in the wrists everything else is right, and when the wrists are on, they it's on big time. All the best.

[@NYPatriot08]

I have been to the range a few times growing up, now starting to go much more frequently at 40 y/o and I can not begin to explain the problems I've encountered trying to be consistent and I know it all stems from my grip. I have been scouring KZbin watching video after video looking for a video that best explains basic grip, and I think this may be it!! I’m going to watch this a few more times in hopes of memorizing everything before going to the range to implement it all and hopefully see some consistency with my shots! I'd love nothing more than to be able to enjoy myself hitting the ball instead of getting frustrated. I'd also like to get good enough to teach my son, and attempt to actually play a game of golf one day lol. But I’m taking it one day at a time for now and just worried about hitting the ball consistently!!

[@iancraig1456]

Thanks for instructions

[@michaelnajjar-iu6xd]

This was so helpful, for months i have been struggling with the first mistake…will rewatch and work on the range-thx Matt!

[@krestdorl1697]

Very good and informativ video. Thank you. Instant prenumeration. 🙂 I wonder…how about the thickness of the grip? As we all has different hand sizes and different finger length.

[@ag358]

Just subbed, this grip is absolutely the best grip for golf and nobody talks about the pull in of the right hand. Watched the video from french lick did you do a video of the old donald ross hill course, love that course, i played it a couple times a year before they put the new one in. Heard they put different grass on the hill c. Thanks lets catch rick.

[@undergroundupholstery]

You need to do a video where you find a random high handicap at the range and give a free lesson.

[@moyhennabuchanan1076]

I'll be down there Saturday at 9am, randomly

[@_cadia]

Need that grip doctor making range calls #amirite

[@BASSCHALLENGESA]

I was very skeptical about this and didn't know if I would be able to get the grip right. It worked!! THANK YOU! It didn't work so great for my driver, but man, my iron shots were amazing today!

[@georgestevens3000]

You are right. Ben Hogan, Harvey Penick, in there books went on for 5or6 pages about what"the grip", it's really everything.

[@I_Luv_Ma_Squad]

Best video you’ve ever made. Loved this!

[@davidmalone4017]

Terrific video-thank you

[@corymyers6817]

I’m on my way to the range right now to try out your grip tips! Thanks in advance! lol

[@stephenbrown1077]

Excellent advice.

[@mikevapor2526]

The littlest things make such a difference in golf. I knew this about not palming the grip but my right hand was too underneath did your tip today and my GIR went from 29% to 44% crazy thanks as always

[@jmclawhorn9203]

Great info

[@dac152]

Wow, this video was incredibly helpful for me playing today. Thanks so much.

[@UnLikeU]

Brother I haven't looked at 1 of your videos in a while and "YOU HAVE GOTTEN INTO GREAT SHAPE". Way to go... 🤣👍

[@johncorman8715]

I suspect many players who turn the right hand way under the grip are doing so to try to fix a slice or push (as opposed to prior baseball training). Whatever the case, like a lot of compensatory moves, it generally doesn't work and just creates other issues. Good video.

[@kenroyal3527]

"Range Grip Doctor" is a great idea. That guy could make a lot of tips giving proper grip tips. Range with a "Grip Doctor" would just be wonderful marketing as well. Even if you don't catch "Rick" this grip post will "unselfishly" help many more than most of his posts. That said, you and he are different, and different is good. I think you're making the difference count. Thanks!

[@mabelpup8502]

I appreciate the knowledge all over YT about golf, but the common weekend golfer can’t remember all the steps..I swear there’s 50 different ways to do one thing and unless golf is your job, good luck

[@kennyhanks4984]

So do you interlock or overlap? I've actually been working on my grip for my left hand (rh golfer) but my right hand wasn't ideal. Thanks for this video I will try it at the range today. I also interlock

[@lewcole8248]

bin watching for years love your vids brother

[@jackbowman4788]

I love that- a Grip Doctor ! By the way my local range also advertises as in the top 10-must be a driving range advertising thingy

[@ryanmcmahon6210]

Love seeing you in San Diego!

[@tmillerde]

You did that guy dirty at 5:38 🤣

[@katvacuum7510]

Yea…there’s a lot more going on there than just a bad grip.

[@Golfing-AddiCt]

😂😂😂

[@HangingWithSasquatch]

I know a couple guys that swing like that guy. You can't tell them anything. Lol

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Haha that’s what I thought too

[@CnPCarruthers]

Surely he guy knows his swing isn't dialed in- I don't think it would surprise him to know that he does not have an ideal grip. but I do hope he was asked before he was included in the video.

[@bestgolfnoob]

Forget catching Rick Shiels, Id be thrilled to hit your subscriber count. Love the video and I have fault number one, Thanks for showing me how to fix it. Excited for golf again. Love the channel! If you ever wanna come to Tampa for a collab with me, let me know 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ROCKETMAN-c8b]

You should also include counterbalance grip pressure, putting slight pressure with both hands in an inward direction to create more stable grip. Meaning left hand will push right and right and will push left, which creates counterbalance stability which is essential in golf.

[@jerm5913]

Agreed but it’s less of a pressure and more of a light twist in opposite directions like wringing out a wet towel

[@ROCKETMAN-c8b]

@@jerm5913 this is what I meant. 😉

[@marcluciano2748]

Subscribed ! Let's get Rick ✌️

[@josephpeters65]

Grip rules, and if you doubt Mr. SG watch Scheffler and Schauffele who check their grip before every swing. Excellent vid!

[@tomjones2056]

A lot of pros play with a strong grip..

[@stevebowers007]

Arnold always said the most important fundamental in golf is the grip. Glad to see another pro waving the flag for what will always be key to golfers. Learn a good grip even it's uncomfortable for a day. I changed from interlock to overlap and will never go back. King Arnie always said it was in the fingers!!

[@wkndwarrior4733]

Had my right hand too far over the top for sure. Took a few swings. In the correct position the arms and rotation feel much more natural!! Let’s go MSGGG

[@thecrooner4jc]

Great video Matt (as usual). Btw, in one of your previous grip videos, you mentioned something about the thumb that gets covered up. Do I want it extended out or shortened?

[@MarkSwenson-bg3fp]

Thanks for doing what you do!! How about some MSG surfing clips?

[@courtneyandmattwilson]

Great video!

[@keithfitterer6899]

Thank you

[@mikerapka3921]

Are you using the Cobra King Tour Irons? Thought you where using the T150? Awesome video, i appreciate what you do for the golf community

[@TrevorDowns007]

Subscribed and video saved! Nice work.

[@ScottMoore-c5b]

Best grip.video ever

[@scottmccoy2308]

Great content as always!!! Huge fan. Keep up the AWESOME work

[@willmason8421]

How about using one of those grip trainers like Scottie uses? Are those good for grip problems?

[@EriRagdoll]

Great content! I will show this to my wife haha

[@ΜΟΛΩΝΛΑΒΕ_1776]

I was just there this morning. 🤙🏽

[@dsettle09]

As someone who’s played and coached baseball/softball for years, I’ve never seen a baseball players right hand laid down like the description of grip issue #2. I’ve always coached and been coached line up the knuckles which turned to a golf grip is the perfect grip with the slight thumb and pinky adjustments. Was just curious about that. Most of the time I see the under right hand on people who are newer to the sport and have never been taught how to hold a club.

[@TeddyCavachon]

I struggled with grip for many years until deciding to buy one of those short weighted swing training aid with a molded grip that force the hands into the ideal positions. Something else it does of force you to grip the club up on the air and that made me realize that grounding the club then gripping it had been the source my grip problems. Later I came across a Martin Hall video where he used a technique of gripping in the arm with elbows bent 90° he calls Elbows Down / Palms Up (EDPU) for how the hands start. Being someone who likes to understand why things work I realized the EDPU method of Hall starting with elbows down and palms up forces both arms into maxed out supination and external rotation. Then when you just rotate the forearms and hands 90° to a palms together praying position 🙏🏼 to put the club between them in a Vardon or Interlaced grip locking them together, the lowering of the club and straightening the arms causes both forearms to rotate inward which stretches and tightens the forearm muscles which control grip of the fingers. Gripping the practice grip and my club in the air made it easy to get my trail hands positioned properly. I had always read and heard your arms should feel relaxed at address but mine firm felt like twisted steel cables. I realized that the admonition to relax must actually mean don’t consciously contract the forearms to grip the club. Swing the club I discover the counter-torque the straightening of the arm created caused my trail arm to fold down and externally rotate ideally in the backswing and downswing and my lead arm to fold down the same way in the finish, something I had struggled with when gripping the club resting dead on the ground.

[@huygmail]

Is that Stadium golf in SD

[@davidvickers2272]

I agree, placing the right hand on top of the club is what held Lee Trevino back all those years. 😀

[@GaryDrake-o5m]

One of the best things I did for my swing was to put a grip trainer grip on my swing trainer. The best thing I did for my game was to subscribe to MrShortGame's KZbin channel. Thank you, Matt Fisher!

[@ModernCowdogTraining]

Mr ShortGame real deal

[@matthewhoheisel4840]

I like you. I watch you. Keep going

[@DeonMitchel]

What should your grip pressure be?

[@joetinsley9920]

hi, what shafts are in your irons?

[@MouaadJoumani]

thanks

[@iananderson4355]

Man, I've gotta tell you, I changed my grip and it completely changed my game. It's tough, it feels VERY weird at first, and it took a week of hitting ~40 balls/day, but I'm glad I did it. Completely worth it!

[@wskripka1]

Overlap , interlock , or 10 finger grip ?

[@michaeljames2117]

You also have to mention or fix someone who's grip changes whilst in motion. Some people have a tendency to loosen the grip too much causing either a slice grip or pull grip after take away/down swing

[@LaidBackGolf]

As I get into my 25th year of golf... I've really been how amazed how golf is legit all opposites.. its so confusing haha. I love it

[@joebob8037]

Jack and Tiger would disagree about your grip of overlap, the 2 GREATEST GOLFERS OF ALL TIME use the interlock! You can’t argue with GREATNESS!

[@xartimus18]

Dang right patna. What we about to do about this foolio selling us Wolf tickets?

[@Mike-wv2pn]

Would be cool if you addressed left handed technique s. But great info never the less

[@andrewfalkingham1964]

went out today and tried the grip. 100% better thank you mr SG😎

[@jamesdonaldson1744]

I’m in! Dickie shields is strumpet! Love msg!

[@nelsonjames1272]

So true.

[@bmcnamara850]

thoughts in interlock vs overlap? I switched to overlap a few years ago. I could never go back!

[@joebob8037]

the 2 best golfers ever, Jack and tiger use the interlocking grip! If they do it, it must be the best way! You can’t argue with greatness!