Grip
Shot Types
Explained Simply
How you hold the golf club. The most common types are interlocking, overlapping (Vardon), and 10-finger (baseball) grips.
Example
“Interlocking grip: right index finger (trail hand) and left pinky (lead hand) interlock. Popularized by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.”
Why it matters
Grip controls clubface angle at impact. A grip that's too strong (rotated right) promotes hooks; too weak promotes slices.
Common beginner mistake
Gripping too tightly — you should feel like you're holding a tube of toothpaste without squeezing it out. Grip pressure: 4–5 out of 10.
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Shot Types
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- Interlock vs. Overlap GripTwo common ways to connect your hands on the club. Interlock = pinky and index finger entwined. Overlap (Vardon) = pinky rests on top of index finger.
- AddressThe setup position you take before swinging — feet set, grip on club, club behind the ball, body aimed at the target.
- StanceHow you position your feet relative to the ball and your target line. Width, direction, and ball position all form your stance.