How to Grip the Golf Club With the Left Hand
Gripping the golf club properly with the left hand is essential to a smooth, stress-free stroke. The grip helps to control the position of the face of the club as it strikes the ball. If you grip in the wrong position, the flight of the ball could be affected, and your score is sure to go up. The left hand functions as the top hand in the grip and a correct left hand grip will lead to better results.
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Hold the golf club, with the club head pointing to the sky, with your right hand. This will help you steady the club as you grip it with your left hand.
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Put your left hand on the handle of the golf club. The butt end of the handle should be just below the bottom of your hand.
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Wrap the fingers of your left hand diagonally around the handle of the golf club. The handle should be in between your index finger and thumb. Your thumb should not be directly next to your index finger. If you're looking at a clock, the golf club should be pointing to 12 o'clock, while the thumb should be pointing to 1 o'clock. The club should be resting in your fingers, not the palm of your hand.
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Lower the golf club into playing position, as if you were about to hit a ball. If you're holding the club correctly, you should see the knuckles of the middle and index finger on your left hand, but not the pinkie and ring finger knuckles.
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