Proper Golf Swing

Each fundamental is presented one at a time in the order you should learn them. The idea is to make every putt as uncomplicated as possible. Each fundamental must be learned fully in order to achieve a accurate putting and after time and practice your putts will soon become second nature.

This golf lesson will take you step by step to develop the proper techniques to achieve a consistent and effective putting stroke. Putting is the most vital aspect within the game of golf and no professional has ever won a major tournament putting poorly.

This is an excellent lesson for any beginner to golf and is also great for advanced players to periodical review the basic elements of a proper putting stroke.

When it comes to the grip in putting there are a variety of grips used, whether pro or amateur. This is something that is very personal to each golfer. Three of the more well known types of grips are the reverse overlap grip, the cross-handed grip and the claw grip. However, in this lesson we a going to cover the Reverse Overlap Grip. This is not only the most common grip used but is the most fundamentally sound putting grip and the one I would recommend to new players.

Place both of your hands on the putter handle so they are facing each other and then slide your right hand down about three inches. The club handle should rest under the the butt of your left hand. Also, the palms should be facing each other and the back of your right hand should be parallel to the left hand.

The right thumb extends down the club to just slightly below the right index finger. The left thumb will also face directly down the top of the shaft and will fit nicely into the palm of your right hand.

There are three variations to the position of your left forefinger, which are, lay it around the little finger of your right hand, on top of your ring finger of your right hand or run it down on top of the ends of your right hand fingers. On the image to the right we are laying the left index finger accross the fingers of the right hand. I prefer this method because it helps reduce wrist movement during your stoke.

The reverse overlap grip will create a solid unity and you want your hands as close together as possible so they will work as one. This grip method also helps in preventing one of your hands from becoming to dominant during your stoke.

The lighter you grip the better you will be able to reduce any tension and have a better feel of the putter head. Hold the club just firmly enough to maintain control. On a scale of one to five, this would be about a two and half to three. Experiment with different grip pressure variations on a practice green to find the one that works best for you. However, once you have decided, make sure to maintain the same pressure throught the entire putting stroke. This is a very important fundamental for consistent putting is to keep the prssure from all of the fingers and the thumbs constant throughout the stoke.

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If none of the above methods seem to work and you are still experiencing a jerky putting stoke, you may want to try the Bernhard Langer Grip.
This is where the postion of the left and right hand are reversed and the right hand grips both the club and left arm at the same time. It is designed to help prevent as little wrist action as possible.

Jim Farrell, Head Golf Professional at Oakwood Country Club in Kansas City, Missouri, shares his putting tip for finding the right grip.