Common Grip Club Face Issues

Open Club Face - Slice

That dreaded slice could be a result of your grip!

Let’s take a look at lead and trail hand grip strength issues that could be causing your slice.

Error: Club face Open.

An open club face at the top of the backing can result in an over-the-top downswing.

If the club face remains open, the ball will slice. Often, golfers will get “flippy” in a subconscious attempt to square the club face.

Open Club face: Slice.

If someone comes to me for a lesson with a slice and a weak lead hand, you better believe we are going to change it!

Otherwise, it’s that much hard to close the club face!

Open Club face: Slice.

A weak trail hand is another culprit that needs to be addressed for a slicer.

Strengthening it to neutral will make it easier to close the club face.

Fixing The Grip To Fix The Face

  • Lead Hand Adjustment

    Strengthen the lead hand from weak to neutral.

  • Trail Hand Adjustment

    Strengthen the lead hand from weak to neutral.

  • Result of Grip Change

    The club face changes from open to square.

All Grip Sections

  • Face Issues - Slice

    Slice/open club face issues that are a result of grip errors.

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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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