Common Grip Club Face Issues
Closed Club Face - Hook
Hooks, pushes, and everything in between?
Yes, you guessed it! It could be your grip.
Let’s take a look at lead and trail hand grip strength issues that could be causing your hook (and other misses).
Error: Closed club face.
A closed club face at the top of the backswing will require downswing compensations.
Possible misses include hooks, snap hooks, pushes, and push fades.
Closed club face: Hook.
An overly strong lead hand can result in a closed club face at the top of the backswing and over-closing at impact.
If three or more knuckles are visible on the lead hand, that would be considered a strong grip.
Closed club face: Hook.
The trail hand getting too strong is a sneaky, under-the-radar hook machine!
If the thumb of your trail hand is visible, beware!
It’s possible that you might need to fix one or both hands to improve your club face.
Fixing The Grip To Fix The Face
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Trail Hand Adjustment
Weaken the lead hand from strong to neutral.
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Trail Hand Adjustment
Weaken the trail hand from strong to neutral.
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Result of Grip Change
The club face changes from square to open.
All Grip Sections
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Face Issues - Hook
Hook/closed club face issues that are a result of grip errors.
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Grip Strength Curve
How changing your grip can create curve intentionally when needed.
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Grip Pressure
Let’s look at how tight you should be holding onto the club.
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Three Grip Types
These are the most common three grip types. They can all be done well, and all can have issues.
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Lead Hand Placement
It’s crucial that the lead hand grip is positioned correctly in the fingers!
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Finger VS Plam "Grip Check"
Use this “grip test” to see if you are gripping in the fingers or the palm of your lead hand.
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Lead Hand Strength
You have most likely heard the term “weak,” “neutral,” and strong.” Let’s explore!
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Lead Hand Errors
Let’s look at some of the issues related to lead hand errors.
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Trail Hand Placement
Placing the trail hand correctly is crucial for club face control. This often is the culprit for misdirected shots!
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Trail Hand Strength
Trail hand grip strength is just as influential on the club face as the lead hand. Let’s take a look!
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Trail Hand Errors
Common issues you will see that are a result of trail hand errors.
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Face Issues - Slice
Slice/open club face issues that are a result of grip errors.
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