The primary golf grips are, ten finger grip, interlock golf grip and overlap golf grip. The three different types of golf grips defer on how the golfer wraps his fingers.

The following is an image of different types of golf grips.

The Ten Finger Golf Grip

This grip is also known as baseball golf grip. As you can see on types of golf grips photo, on this type of golf grip the right hand rests next to the side of the index finger of the left hand. All the fingers are holding the club.

Interlock Golf Grip

As you can see on types of golf grips photo, the pinkie of the right hand is intertwined with the index finger of the left hand.

Overlap Golf Grip

This grip is also known as Vardon Golf Grip. As you can see on types of golf grips photo, here the pinkie of the right hand rests on the top of the index finger of the left hand. The ring finger of the right hand also touches the index finger of the left hand.

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09 September 2011 in Golf Grips 0 Comments

Ben Hogan is known as one of golf greatest hitters. One reason for his success was his perfect golf grip. Ben Hogan discussed his views on putting, golf swing etc. in his book Five Lessons, The Modern Fundamentals of Golf.

On Golf grip, Hogan advised on the importance of unifying your hands. In a good grip, both hands act as one unit. To ensure yourself a firm two-handed grip, get your left hand on the club absolutely correctly. By unifying your hands you are able to strike the ball by using maximum energy from both hands.

There are many ideas on the correct golf grip but the idea is the same: how to unify your hands. Whichever way you decide, make sure the hands are unified.

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08 August 2011 in Golf Tips 0 Comments