How to Hold a Golf Club
Your grip is your only connection to the club. A good grip is the #1 fundamental for a great golf swing!
The most popular grip among pro golfers. The pinky finger of your bottom hand rests on top of the space between the index and middle fingers of your top hand.
Pros: Promotes good hand unity and control.
Cons: Can be tricky for players with smaller hands.
Used by legends like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. You 'lock' your hands together by linking the pinky of your bottom hand with the index finger of your top hand.
Pros: Great for players with smaller hands; creates a very secure feeling.
Cons: Can sometimes create too much tension if held too tightly.
Just like holding a baseball bat. All ten fingers are on the club with hands touching but not overlapping or interlocking.
Pros: Easiest to learn and very powerful, especially for kids and beginners.
Cons: Can lead to one hand overpowering the other.
See these grips in action! This video provides a great visual guide on how to apply each grip type correctly.
There's no single "best" grip! It's all about what feels comfortable and gives you control.
- Try the Ten-Finger grip first if you are young or new to golf.
- As you get stronger, experiment with the Interlocking or Overlapping grips.
- Stick with what feels natural and allows you to swing freely!
Imagine you are holding a small, delicate bird in your hands. You want to hold it firmly enough so it can't fly away, but gently enough that you don't hurt it. That's how you should hold a golf club! Too tight, and you can't swing smoothly. Too loose, and you'll lose control.
Your stance width changes based on the club you're using. A wider stance provides stability for power, while a narrower stance promotes precision.
Driver
This wide, stable base allows you to generate maximum power and speed for your longest shots.
Irons
This is your standard, all-purpose stance, offering a perfect blend of stability and rotational freedom for approach shots.
Wedges
A narrow stance promotes a steeper swing and better control for precise, short-range chip and pitch shots.
This video gives a great visual guide on how your stance, ball position, and foot placement should change for every club in your bag.
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