The Golf Grip - How to Place Your Trailing Hand (Bottom Hand) on the Handle

Make sure that the "V" formed by the thumb and forefinger of your trailing (bottom) hand points toward your back ear/shoulder area (the 1 o'clock position). This "V" should be parallel to the "V" on your lead hand (as illustrated by the double arrows in the photo).

See Also: The Lead (Top) 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.