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The Golf Grip - How to Place Your Lead Hand (Top Hand) on the Handle

From Michael Lamanna, The Phoenician, for About.com

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Check Knuckles and "V" Position

In the address position, looking down at your grip, you should be able to see the knuckles of the index and middle finger of your lead (top) hand.

You should also see a "V" that is created by the thumb and forefinger of the lead hand, and that "V" should be pointing back toward your right (for right-handed players) shoulder (the 1 o'clock position).

Also See: The Trailing (Bottom) Hand Grip

Video: How to grip the golf club

About the Author Michael Lamanna is Director of Instruction at The Phoenician resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Index: The Golf Grip - How to Place Your Lead Hand (Top Hand) on the Handle

  1. The Lead Hand (Top Hand) Grip
  2. Follow the Dots
  3. Connect the Dots
  4. Thumb Position
  5. Check Knuckles and "V" Position

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