Hank Haney Golf Tip - Correct Grip

[hiphopdom6986]

Is it possible that the hands can be too unified on the grip? I believe alot in the basics and to me, it looked like my right hand was too far up on the shaft. (my right hand lifeline was more on my left thumb pad, and not so much on the thumb). I moved my right hand down more on top of my thumb and I was hitting these great penetrating shots and was more on balance at finish....

[piccalocb]

I wish he would swing at the ball. Love to see Hanks swing.

[shavedhead78]

1, most of the top 100 teachers can't break 80. 2, people who play golf really really well don't know how to explain technique. they just instinctively play well, and can only relate what they feel which usually isn't what is really happening. jim mclean proved this when examining ben hogans five lessons. and 3, doing what feels comfortable isn't always the best advice.

[swingtrade2]

@shavedhead78 in the past 20 years the average handicap has gone from 15.6 to 15.3.

all the tech, video, therioes, and no one geats better.

haney has 7 levels of insructors! level 2 is better then 6, why? just get to look at someone older? what a joke.

[SHANEB731]

It never ceases to amaze me how people that are happy to break 90 or 100 give advise, and more so that people listen to it!! I'm a 3 handicap and still don't hand out advise to everyone. If your new to the game only listen to someone who understands the correct swing. The grip is extremely important!! I'm not saying that peoples grips don't vary. A lot of the time people change there grip to compensate for a bad swing. Find a good Pro to help you not a friend or stranger that can't break 80.

[Kostly]

@SHANEB731 I'm just coming into to single digit handicap. I was mid to high teens last year, even though I broke 80 for the first time (at the end of the season).  The grip tip I got from Hank, simplly by relating a story of one of the first things he told Tiger to change. Move the top of the club a bit more into the palm. You have more control and more powerful strikes. I hit the ball tour length and my consistency is rounding right now. Can't wait till I get my scratch card.

[Kostly]

@SHANEB731 But, I give tips to whoever wants them. But, I'll only identify SERIOUS problems like a happy left foot or other simple and small incremental changes. The most important tip you can give is whatever you change in your swing, make them small once you learn to hit the ball. KEEP YOUR SWING!

[OldSmellyCrotch]

I think grip is a complete load of crap. I used to try and use a grip similar to the one shown here. However, it just didn't feel right at all. So, I gripped it in a way that I felt comfortable with. My right hand grip is extremely weak with the thumb almost running directly down the side or the shaft (I'm a lefty), closed the club head a little and BANG!!! The ball gets nailed every single time and now I have to club because I'm hitting the ball 20yrd further.

[roomfullofidiots]

hmmm...every great golfer and trainer says the grip is really important...i just started playing, i wonder if i should take haney's tip or yours....i'm taking your tip!!! hank who!?

[OldSmellyCrotch]

Seriously, RFOI, it worked for me. All I say to people is hold it in a manner that feels comfortable. The thing of real importance is releasing the club head and making a clean strike.

we played last weekend at Belton Woods (UK) google it, great course, and I normally shoot a 90-95 there. I holed out an 86!!!

[TheMiraclePoop]

@OldSmellyCrotch

Haha, just because this grip doesn't work for you doesn't mean it's a load of crap. Golf is an amazing sport in that there's no absolutes. There's no universal way to swing the club, grip the club, hit the ball, whatever. Every golfer is different, and so you have to do what you did, just find what works for you. I mean look at Arnold Palmer and then look at Tiger Woods, two completely different grips and swings, both legends in the game of golf! Just find what works for you!

[OldSmellyCrotch]

I'm not saying the "grip" is crap, I was trying to point out that the idea that "this is how you have to "grip" a golf club and it is the correct way" ....is a load crap.

[TheMiraclePoop]

@OldSmellyCrotch

Ahh gotcha, my bad then, definitely not just "one way to do something" in any sport

[OldSmellyCrotch]

No probs.

[jac007que]

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