Page 24 - The Grip

The thumb and index finger should be

pinched together to form a bridge that will

support the club at the top of the

backswing. The “V” formed by the thumb

and index finger should point to the right

shoulder.

The thumb should not be on top of the club;

it should point slightly more to the left than the left thumb.

The following problems are often the result of incorrect hand

placement:

Slicing and Outside to In swing path

The right hand dominates the swing because the left hand is in a

weak position. The dominant right-hand

strikes a glancing blow, imparting spin and

causing a slice.

The right elbow is rotated to point directly

away from the target at address, probably

because the right hand is rotated to the

left.