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Stacey_E

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Is it illegal to grip the club with the hands seperated? More specifically, If I wanted to chip with my left hand at the butt of the club and my right hand down at the bottom of the grip (not on the shaft) would that be allowed? I know it's unorthodox, but I'm just wondering. And if it is illegal, what USGA rule specifically addresses this. Thanks for the input. I'm sure you guys will know the answer to this.
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hmm...and you're not even from Canada...figured you might be a hockey player or something :p.
Few weeks back I noticed someone at my home course chipping like that. Looked quite odd, and for this guy at least, it definitely wasn't helping...if you know what I mean.

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Is there even such a thing as an "illegal grip"?

I don't think so.

What's in my bag:
Cleveland Hibore XLS Monster Driver
TourEdge Exotics 2,3,4 hybrid irons
Tommy Armour 845cs Silverbacks 5-PW
Assorted wedges, Ping Scottsdale Anser

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Is there even such a thing as an "illegal grip"?

If you're talking about the physical rubbery thing on the golf club, of course.

Of this type (the way you put your hands on the club), no, unless you're gripping the clubhead, because then you can't possibly strike at the ball with the clubhead when doing so.

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