GOLF TIP by Nan Ryan
LPGA Teaching Professional
Little Peoples Golf

"Get A Grip"

Your hands are the only part of your body that come in contact with the golf club. What you do with your hands determines what kind of a shot you will hit.

Having a neutral, balanced grip, is essential to consistent play -- solid shots that sound and feel as good as they look.

If you are a beginning golfer, your number one priority is to learn the proper grip. It won't feel comfortable at first, but the results of sticking with it far outweigh the struggle.

If you have been playing golf for a few years with the improper grip, then make an effort to change, even though it may take a while and you may shoot less than satisfactory scores for a few rounds. The effort is well worth the time.

However, if you have been playing with an improper grip for many years with somewhat good results. I recommend that you stick with it. Don't try to change the grip. Instead, concentrate on tempo and rhythm to keep your game at the level you want.