Grip

[Phat34lb]

I just recently got back into golf and it has been a few years since I've played. I went to the local club house and the pro offered some tips. He checked my swing out and told my I had a very strong right handed grip. He instructed me to put my right hand over the top of my grip with the "V" pointing between my neck and right shoulder. It was a easy adjustment to adapt to...but seeing that he is the pro and a busy man, I haven't been able to get advice from him since. Now when I swing with my new hand placement, I feel my right middle finger rubbing against my right ring finger (I'm guessing). It's gotten so bad that it's bluntly torn away a couple layers of skin and it bleeds and bothers me during my golf game and everyday activities. Why is this happening? What can I do different and still keep a more proper golf grip?

[ladders11]

First, wear a band-aid.  Second, your swing probably needs to be smoother.  Grip pressure should come from the pinkie, ring and middle of your left hand, and middle and ring of your right hand.  Your fingers should be working together, not moving separately against each other.

[Isitthegenes]

I'm no expert to be sure, but - you may be gripping the club too hard.  That's been one of my issues, except the heavy wear has been on the moon of my left hand.  My grip alignment was slightly off (the v of the left hand wasn't pointing directly at the right shoulder) and I had too strong a grip on the club.

Both changes are ones I'm still adjusting to, but the loosened grip has been tough - I can't recall where I saw/heard this, but a pro tutorial suggested that a grip, on a scale of 1-10, should be in the 3-4 range.

[Goonsidious]

Yes that's about right. 4-5 is what I hear often. It's true though.. it's amazing imo. I'm still working on perfecting the grip.. because right now, it feels really weird, and my left wrist feels like it has to be twisted and have some strain to it just to have the fingers and grip in the correct position. I just can't believe that's right.. I thought this game was suppose to be easy on your body!

[Isitthegenes]

My fear with the looser grip is falling into Josh Hamilton syndrome , but at least it's not likely to put anyone's life in danger if it actually DOES happen.