One of the main reasons we wear a glove is to keep a firm hold on the club during the swing. If we are too firm, the club cannot hinge and unhinge. Plus, the club is moving upwards of 100 miles per hour, so it is important to have the right grip pressure.
Up Next in The Fundamentals for Newer Players
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Grip Culprit
If you are missing your shots off to the right (or left), the first place to look is your grip.
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Understanding Golf Posture
There are two kinds of golf posture: Static and Dynamic.
In this section, let’s identify the keys for both. Static posture is your address position. Dynamic posture is your swing’s posture in motion. Posture is comprised of bends and tilts (rotation), which keeps the concept of posture simple. -
Posture on a Plane
What’s Your Favorite Airline?
Mine is jetBlue as indicated by my blue outfit.To get a feel of golf posture, let’s jump on your favorite airline and take flight. Simulating an airplane helps players feel the bends and tilts of the golf swing. Plus, it’s a great pre-round warm-up.
