This is the Best Way to Hold a Golf Club

[@barkermotorsports7101]

Been working on this grip for a few days and last night played my first time with it. The biggest thing I could tell is my driver was a LOT straighter. Hit some of my best drives. With irons I had some other issues with my swing but the grip really helped. Everyone should watch this video and spend time at the range following it.

[@jennzimmer8407]

Very helpful and informative tips for a 47 yr old who is trying hard to learn how to play golf so I can spend some free time with my hubby on the course! I’ve played softball for almost 40 years and the muscle memory for that sport is difficult to forget in order to learn the proper golf form and approach. After being told for years “don’t golf at it” when swinging, it’s difficult to “golf at it” when I really want to! 😅 Since I’ve started watching your videos, I have made improvements in just a few days though, and am actually getting some solid strokes in! Thank you so much for teaching this old dog, some new tricks!! 👍🏼😁

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Jenn, post of the day here! So glad you are taking up the game. We can help you. You may be a good candidate for our Vertical Line Coaching program. If interested you can start the process here www.vlsgolf.com/

[@jimmywaller8987]

I tried this last week while playing. My ball striking was absolutely amazing. Thank you Todd

[@bennyray_84]

I feel like you have been watching my swing and made this video for me!! Lol! Definitely going to try this set up. Who would have thought that shortening your thumbs on the club would make the big of a difference!! Mind blowing…

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Ben! Appreciate the kind words...doing our best to help our fellow golfer. If you like our videos you would find our book very helpful for the game kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2LJqpqur9Z-rtk

[@douglaswhite7106]

The most thorough demo of a good, solid grip that I've seen. The short thumb on both hands makes a huge difference. Also, very few videos out there talking about the "trigger finger" and PP3. I've found that just being aware of that pressure point feeling has helped my distance and accuracy. I am also using an older simple aide called "Pure Ball Striker". Hard to find now, but useful. Check it out.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid post here! 👊

[@philmcneish5324]

Finally! Something I do correctly! 😃

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Haha, let's build on that momentum! Thanks for commenting and supporting the channel Phil!

[@jimmywaller8987]

Todd great video how long does a change in grip or any other change become permanent

[@deanbowditch7329]

Great content as always Todd... One question. What if your left hand dominant ? Does it make a difference how you start the 45 grip ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, not necessarily. The swing “feel” may be a little different but not that grip.

[@JebatTheLegendary]

Hi Todd. Im from Malaysia. Just started playing golf about a month ago. I still working out how to properly hit irons n driver. And i think now i know why my palm is hurt as hell right now 😂(just played at driving range 2 days ago). So i need to change my grip just as you taught in this video,but i need to recover first i guess 😅. Thanks a lot Todd 😊

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! Great to have you hear on the channel and welcome to the game. Hope you are enjoying the content and are a subscriber. 👊

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

As always Todd great video and instructions Thanks 👍👍

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You bet Robert!

[@JeffPassageCPA]

Thank you Todd. Very helpful. This is something that we can do as well as the pros.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You're absolutely right, and also one of the more overlooked parts of the swing!

[@huskerchris9502]

Hello Todd, I'm from Omaha, I practiced this all winter because I knew I have gripped the club wrong for the last 45 years. I got comfortable with it and struck the ball ok but didn't feel as powerful. Here's the totally weird part. It gives me a bad pain in the back between my shoulder blades. So, my left hand is still correct but if I move the right hand way to stronger position the pain goes away and I can play all day. I'm doing OK with that but it bugs me that I can't hold nit correct. Totally weird but may be a side effect if being an "experienced golfer" haha Thank you for all the great content!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great post, we like our friends from Omaha!

[@charlesc4850]

Another gem Todd.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for watching Charles!

[@Josh-od6oc]

So would u say for the left hand, place the shaft right above the bottom knuckle on your pointer finger to below the bottom knuckle on the pinky finger?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You are on it...yes.

[@JShack01]

Hi Todd, this video came up at just the right time for me, I've built this ritual into my preshot routine. Something you said got me thinking though. You called your right hand your dominant hand. I swing a golf club 'right-handed' but I'm actually left handed. Are there any tips you can think of for someone whose stronger hand is actually the bottom hand and not the top one?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, we like to have our students feel like they are pulling the club through the strike zone vs throwing it through...that concept has helped many of our players.

[@barkermotorsports7101]

Great video. Working on this today in my hitting net. I know you said your preferred is overlap the pinky. Why is it better than interlock? I am trying to overlap but interlock seems more natural to me. I also did not know about the trigger finger and like it.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, many times when we see golfers interlocking the club works up towards their palms. Not always, but many times. We like the club more in the fingers therefore we prefer the overlap grip.

[@barkermotorsports7101]

@@USGOLFTVshow thanks. I have been hitting balls today and following your video and using the overlap. It is feeling better. Will be trying it on the course Monday morning along with the trigger finger.

[@peterstepaside]

Hi Todd. Thanks for the great vid. Could you help? I have a strong left hand grip (right handed golfer). How should my right hand be positioned? I’m not 100% sure. Any help would very much be appreciated. Keep up the great work. Peter

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Peter, the hands need to match. Therefor, if you have a strong lead hand, the trail hand will need to also be rotated slightly to the right pocket. The two need to work together...that is the key.

[@joetank3761]

Thank you for all the great golf lessons. When you hold the club like you have in the lesson, should your thumb be on the top of the grip or slightly to the side?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great question, in our VLS System we like to see it slightly to the side. 👊

[@joetank3761]

@@USGOLFTVshow Thank you for your answer.

[@billmorrison2183]

What advice do you have for golfers with arthritis in the fingers? I have mid-sized grips and use a Bionic glove. My pinky and index fingers are affected the most. thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, yes a larger grip is a good option and has helped die many of our students. Hope you are a subscriber...

[@skateboardingafter302]

Thanks for this explanation! I have one question: I keep golf club by baseball grip - its feels more comfortable for me, but -how can I check, if should I change it for overlapping grip etc. ? I want to choose optimal grip, as soon as possible, to not change it after 5 or 10 years, and waste next month of learn few to be comfortable again. Thank You in advance for an answer.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Go with the overlap grip unless you have small hands. Also would suggest getting my latest book. It will provide a step by step roadmap for you www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@skateboardingafter302]

@@USGOLFTVshow thanks a lot for an answer. I will try it!

[@ScottMiller-rx2wc]

Great video Todd very helpful tips. When I started playing everyone said to interlock my pinky. Well that’s not comfortable for me so I don’t. But I have a question. Can a person squeeze the grip too hard? I hold mine kind of loosely but tight enough not to send it with the ball.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, you can grip the club too tight. Also be aware of the tension in your forearms, this is a key.

[@paj9568]

Hi Todd. Thanks. Is this the same grip for a driver?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it, yes. 👊

[@rosshinson3929]

I use jumbo grips because of my arthritis which seems to quiet my hands and I run the grip along my fingers on both hands would this be correct?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Solid advice yes...

[@bradwright97]

Thank for your tips but I tend to hold the club to tight and use to much strength in my right arm (trail arm) . I consistently hit the ball left and low. Any help great appreciate! Kind regards Brad Wright Melbourne, Australia

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Brad, great to hear from you. We just did a video on the lead arm vs. the trail arm? Did you see it?

[@bradwright97]

Thanks Todd, Yes I need to head to the practice range and use your 45° method !

[@steverobinson8838]

Does that 45degree Angel work with your driver

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yes, this will work with all clubs.

[@dougfolk1276]

Good👍

[@tomwatt2309]

The short thumb got me thinking.. thank you..

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this

[@mikecook5844]

The best way to hold your putter

[@petermawn669]

Keep wearing out the palm of my glove hand. ☹️

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good news is now you have some ideas where to look and fix. 👊