The Biarritz Golf blog
Strong grip ??
By Keith Sutherland 22 May 2010
The first time someone told me to use a strong grip, I gripped the club so hard I almost ripped my glove open. “No, you idiot,” this person told me. “A strong grip means you turn your grip towards the right (for a right-handed golfer).” “Why the hell is that called a ‘strong grip’?” “I don’t know, but it is.” To this day, I still don’t know why it’s called a strong grip. But whatever the reason, I’ve learned that a strong grip allows your wrists to hinge properly and squares up the clubface at impact. This is essential to hitting the ball straight with the most distance. If it doesn’t work for you, then I recommend that you try a couple shots of a top-shelf tequila (Gran Centenario would be my choice), preferably with a cart girl or two. You’ll have much more fun, I guarantee it!