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

Don't make these 3 mistakes gripping the golf club!
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[@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..

[@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.

[@StephenWestSyd]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@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!

[@toddmullis3249]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@UnLikeU]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@philounours2952]

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

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@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

[@georgestevens3000]

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

[@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!!

[@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. 😉

[@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!

[@misskitty2784]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@corymyers6817]

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

[@bmcnamara850]

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

[@bct2255]

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

[@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?

[@looksnicebrah]

Appreciate your help! Fun & extremely helpful!

[@lifehealth489]

thank you for your time showing this proper grip technical key

[@tmillerde]

You did that guy dirty at 5:38 🤣

[@katvacuum7510]

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

[@The-OC]

😂😂😂

[@martinnohl]

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.

[@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

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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.

[@danielcochrane8169]

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

[@willmason8421]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@KenTerlau]

Another great program my friend. Be well.

[@dac152]

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

[@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..

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@MarkSwenson-bg3fp]

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

[@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!

[@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 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@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

[@Spillaz]

Great vid. Absolute gold knowledge here

[@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.

[@briantoomey2357]

Great info thank you!

[@lewcole8248]

bin watching for years love your vids brother

[@iancraig1456]

Thanks for instructions

[@aussiegolfer2919]

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

[@ryanmcmahon6210]

Love seeing you in San Diego!

[@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

[@TrevorDowns007]

Subscribed and video saved! Nice work.

[@stephenbrown1077]

Excellent advice.

[@I_Luv_Ma_Squad]

Best video you’ve ever made. Loved this!

[@petefarrell234]

Brilliant. Thanks ❤😊

[@davidmalone4017]

Terrific video-thank you

[@malaricci]

Hey guys . . . When I was looking to improve my golf game I came across a KZbin video by Mr. Short Game . . . Matt was filming himself out of his back yard. I watched all his videos, and then flew from Concord, NC to Tarzana, CA and met him at Braermar CC. He used to give lessons there. My lesson was at 3 PM, and I got there at around 1 PM. I went to the Pro Shop, and asked for Matt, and they told me that he was coming. Then the guys asked: Are you a friend of his? I smiled and said: No, I am here to take a lesson from him, I am coming from Concord NC just to have a lesson with him! They smile and were astonished! "You came here just to have a lesson with Matt, and you came here all the way from NC just to do that?" I mean They could not believe I had done that! Matt and I became very good friends over the years, and I can say with confidence MY SECOND PLACE FINISH in one of my tournaments was exclusively because of his instructions, teachings, lessons, and friendship. Thank You Matt . . . Thanks to you, I was able to shoot a 72 At Rocky River GC in Concord NC!!!!!! Giving me a wonderful 2nd Place!

[@EriRagdoll]

Great content! I will show this to my wife haha

[@MPerski]

Most who talk about grip focus on the left hand … Thank you for clarifying the RIGHT hand grip. Point the “V” toward the right shoulder doesn’t work for me. You can have a weak or strong right hand and the “V” can still point, somewhat, toward the right shoulder. I agree, it’s not so much the right hand grip, but what the right hand does to the forearm AND the shoulder. Too weak, and the inside of right elbow points toward the target (should face out toward the ball); too strong and the shoulders close. From down the line, I like to see the left arm over the right (or the right arm down & slightly back), and the shoulders square or slightly right. Good stuff 👍🏻 Thanks

[@glennwiebe5128]

From my experience, where the V's point isn't so much the issue as long as they are pointing to the same place.

[@scottmccoy2308]

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

[@gb194]

6 hcap but incredibly strong grip, decided to change to neutral grip a week ago.......I'll not lie it's almost brought me to tears.😂

[@gcdeen8783]

Who's Rick Shiels? Only Mr. Short Game!

[@JefeStein]

Are you living in SD now? Your videos have helped me play better. Hopefully I get to see you at the Stadium range next time.

[@homeofinventions]

There for a month per him speaking on his podcast.

[@danielowen5889]

He left California based on prices, and the political bs...

[@joetinsley9920]

hi, what shafts are in your irons?

[@jmclawhorn9203]

Great info

[@huygmail]

Is that Stadium golf in SD

[@Mike-wv2pn]

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

[@CptGolfsAlot]

Most golfers have learned how to grip the club, but not told/understood how important it is. Literally helped a guy fix his slice in 2min. The next day he was back on the range with the old grip, slicing it...

[@rw_golf6387]

Completely agree that it is essential to get the grip correct. But what you don’t discuss is once you get the grip correct, you are going to expose other swing faults that have crept into your swing so you can hit it relatively straight with a bad grip. Tough game as there are many interrelated variable that need to be addressed simultaneously. Getting better takes time and purposeful practice but you “must” start with a good grip and go from there. Eliminate this as a variable!

[@ΜΟΛΩΝΛΑΒΕ_1776]

I was just there this morning. 🤙🏽

[@marcluciano2748]

Subscribed ! Let's get Rick ✌️

[@keithfitterer6899]

Thank you

[@nathaliea_girl4616]

I should'nt rotate the clubhead? I totally do rotate it, I have it neutral at top of backswing, and then either close it for a cut (subconciously) or open it for a draw

[@DonShannon-sv2ox]

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

[@wskripka1]

Overlap , interlock , or 10 finger grip ?

[@DeonMitchel]

What should your grip pressure be?

[@ScottMoore-c5b]

Best grip.video ever

[@noeatSLT]

100% correct.. It took me 1000 shots, and I gained accuracy and about 40 yards on my shots. It was really weird at first. Not anymore.

[@johnnybailey4091]

Im really just starting and my grip is usually my worst mistake. Thanks

[@courtneyandmattwilson2339]

Great video!

[@NathanExplosion99]

I've done every one of those things in the past and yes they are all killers of the golf game. The golf shot is 95% setup and that especially includes the correct grip. I have a club with a grip trainer built in and warm up with it before every round.

[@nickdemunnik5584]

Is that allowed to play with on the course?

[@NathanExplosion99]

@@nickdemunnik5584 I mean, you wouldn't want to, it's a poor facsimile of a 7-iron but I keep it in my bag when I'm just playing casual rounds. I only swing it before the round though. But you can hit balls with it. I also have a weighted club with a grip trainer that I keep at home. Rarely use it anymore.

[@beardedbatman9174]

San Diego? I though you were in GA?