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| NEED SOME HELP WITH YOUR GOLF SWING OR GRIP? |
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 Our Golf Shirt of the Month Pro is Bob Bellisi who comes to us from The Del Mar Golf Center in Del Mar, CA. A Teaching Professional since 1972, Bob has been a PGA member since 1976 and the 1979, 1980 Runner-up Player of the Year, San Diego Chapter, PGA.
In his current position he is the Director of Instruction at the Del Mar Golf Center and teaches students of all ages. He has also worked with jockeys such as Alex Solis during
the Racing Season at Del Mar. |
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| THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE GOLF SWING / THE GRIP |
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The grip is the most important fundamental of the golf swing. The hands serve as the connection between the club and the arms. This proper connection allows both hands to work together as a unit and remain flexible enough to hinge without restriction. There are three different types of grips: |
 1.) VARDON OR OVERLAP , where the little finger of the right hand lays on top and in between the index finger and the middle finger of the left hand. This is probably the most popular of the three grips. It is used approximately 60 percent of all tour players.
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 2.) INTERLOCK, this is where you interchange or interlock the little finger of the right hand with the index finger of the left hand. This grip typically is used by people who have small hands and small fingers. This grip is used by approximately 40 percent of all tour players, including Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
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 3.) TEN FINGER OR BASEBALL, where all fingers of both hands wrap around the grip. This grip is used primarily by young juniors and older players who have weaker hands.
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One grip is not necessarily better than the other. You should check with your local PGA Golf Instructor to see which grip is best for you.
Establish your grip by first placing your left hand on the club. The grip of the club should fit diagonally in your hand over the second joint of the index finger and under the heel pad. The fingers will wrap around the shaft and the thumb will rest on top and slightly to the right of center. Raise the club up in front of you and observe your left hand grip. The "V" that is formed between your left thumb and index finger should be fairly narrow and pointing up to a point between your chin and right ear. One to two knuckles should be visible on the back of your left hand.
In placing your right hand on the club, wrap the two middle fingers around the club and the club will rest just to the left of the knuckle line. Your left thumb will fit into the life line of the right palm. If this is done properly, the hands will fit together like two pieces of a puzzle. The right thumb should rest down the left side of the grip. When you wrap your index finger of the right hand, create a slight "trigger" by separating it from your middle finger.
The proper grip pressure is very important in hitting solid golf shots. The correct amount of grip pressure allows you to feel the club head, allowing the hands to work together as one unit in harmony with the club head. Your grip should be light enough to feel the hinging of the wrists and release of the club head, and firm enough to maintain control of the club, not allowing the club to twist or turn in the hands.
There are many different variations of the three grips and their features. Check with your local PGA Golf Instructor to see how these ideas can apply to you and your golf swing. |
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