Grip pressure is an often overlooked and misunderstood aspect of our golf swing. The ‘grip it and rip it’ philosophy is one that counters the view of gripping the club loosely, yet it is rarely discussed when told to hit the ball hard. There are many ways to figure out how to apply the proper grip press during any swing and it was taught by Harvey Penick. It is fail-proof and easy to figure out.

I thought learning about Harvey Penick is important. “Harvey Penick is one of the most iconic figures in Austin golf history. A gifted instructor and a gentle soul, Harvey Penick touched the lives of hundreds of players of all skill levels during his long tenure as a teaching professional. He also coached many Hall of Fame players include Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite, Mickey Wright, Betsy Rawls and Kathy Whitworth.” “Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book, published in 1992, is the best-selling golf instruction book of all time. Co-authored by Bud Shrake, it is a must read for new players and seasoned pros alike – full of anecdotes and easy to understand insights amassed from Harvey’s lifetime of golf instruction.” (Harveypenickgc.com)

To determine the proper grip pressure, here is an easy and repeatable technique espoused by Penick:

I have used something similar in the past, but I think I will try this exact method when practicing. I like this method because I can use it on the course if I need to reset my grip pressure or to set my focus on relaxing my swing. There are a plethora of possibilities that finding our proper grip pressure to improving our golf swing.

I have talked about grip pressure before and offered different ways to find the proper grip pressure for you. “Determining your perfect grip pressure is very important! It determines/enhance club control, swing mechanics, and ball contact. It is interesting how one simple thing as grip pressure affects so many aspects of our golf swing. However, it does so I recommend you spend a bit of time determining the correct grip pressure for your game.” (Thegratefulgolfer.com)

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!