By Crystal Morse, PGA
The foundation for any good golf swing is getting the proper grip on the club. That’s what Crystal Morse, the head golf professional at the Legends Golf Club in Franklin, says to all the golfers she interacts with on a daily basis.
“The right grip is the most important aspect of any golf swing,” said Morse. “More than 90 percent of all (right-handed) golfers don’t have the right grip on the club. As a result, they slice the ball to the right, the ball misses the fairway and the ball ends up in the rough.”
According to Morse, when right-handed golfers grip the club with their left hand, they should see two knuckles on their left hand (converse for left-handed golfers). Those are the knuckles of the index finger and the middle finger. The left thumb should not be on top of the club. Instead, it should be offset slightly to the right side of the grip.
“Getting the left hand properly gripping the club will allow you to help square the club, thereby giving you a better chance of hitting the ball straight,” added Morse. “After the left hand is gripping the club, then apply the right hand. Both thumbs should be offset one another.”
To check your grip, or improve your swing contact Crystal Morse at The Legends Golf Club website, or call 317-370-3100.
