Changing your grip?

[Bogey_Boy44]

I have had problems with slicing, I saw a tip from Gary Player on the golf channel on how to properly grip the club, he drew an X on the (left) glove hand on the 2nd knucle, I tried this today (at the range) and the ball was going longer and straighter for me. I was actually hitting a nice draw around 240 yds of carry,I can't wait to try it on the course. Then again..... I imagine I will get out there and slice away.

Has anyone changed their grip with success and does anyone have any other grip tips or similar stories.

[Bogey_Boy44]

I forgot to add that you should see the X on the glove while in your stance, in my former grip I could never see my 2nd knuckle, the grip was more in my palm whereas Player said it should be on the fingers.

[Mr Eagle]

I change my grip for the sort of shot I want to play bogey Boy

weak grip = fade (or slice)
strong grip = draw (or hook)
practice makes perfect,I need to practice more. best of luck on your next round

[Spectrums]

I change my grip for the sort of shot I want to play bogey Boy

I want to try that...

[larlev]

This is a great tip....Quite a few people say the first thing you should check if your slicing is your grip...usually you'll find, just like you did, that you have what's called a weak grip. Good luck let us know how your next round goes

[x-forged]

I change my grip for the sort of shot I want to play bogey Boy

Many players do this and it can be a good way to do it, just make sure you practice, practice, practice to get consistency when practicing grip changes.

I for one never change my grip. It stays very consistent. If I want to work the ball a certain way, I will set up the clubface and then grip the club if that makes sense. I change "where" I grip the club instead of "how" I grip the club. This works for me, and Mr Eagles way works for him, so just practice and find out which way gives you the most consistent shot-making abilities.