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.
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Grip Pressure: Is It Important?
Over the years, I notice many of my playing partners hold the golf club in a death grip. Their fear, as I asked them, is they are afraid the club will fly out of their hands. I further asked if this had ever happened and their immediate response was no. With such a quick answer, I often wonder why they felt they needed to strangle their hold on the golf club. Gripping our golf club with the correct amount of pressure is important for executing a perfect golf swing. Movement and control is hindered if we grip the club too tight and I know this from personal experience.
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