The grip seems very basic, but could very well be the most important part of the swing.Improper tension in your golf grip can throw your entire swing off.  Having an improper grip can greatly detract from the power and accuracy of the swing, and for the advanced golfer, it can hamper the way they try to shape a shot.

You should never hold the club hand over hand like a baseball bat, or axe handle.  The interlocking is where the golfer slides his left index finger between the ring and pinkie fingers of the right hand.An overlapping grip consists of laying the left index finger on top of the right pinkie.The grips encourage the hands to steady the club throughout the swing.

Start your grip about one finger from the end of the club. Move down for shorter controlled shots.You should hold the club in your fingers and pads of the hand, not in your palms.The thumbs should align straight down the club when the hands are closed.You will want to form a V with your forearms down toward the club.

Although there is no hard fast rule as to how firmly the golfer should grip the club, the prevailing belief is that it should be loose, yet firm enough to keep it from moving in your hands.Don't tighten your grip through the swing, keep the "loose grip" in our mind throughout.Experimentation and repetitive practice will help the golfer find the right grip.

Through practice, the grip is something that should become second nature to the golfer.  It is not something that should require as much thought as other aspects of the golf swing, but its importance should never be forgotten.  It is recommended that a golfer always keep a club nearby, and just practice applying and reapplying the grip over and over.

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