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Close up of golf grip The grip is the most precise and important part of the golf swing. It is the only communication you have with the golf club and cannot be "half right". Not all good players have good swings, but they all definitely have good grips.

The club head should be placed square to the target.

The club handle should be held in the left hand so that it is held in the fingers and the palm. A "V" formed by the left thumb and left index finger should be underneath the pad of the left hand so the wrists can hinge properly on the back swing.

The right hand grip should be in the finger of the right hand, with the "V" pointing toward the right shoulder.

The club should be firm enough to maintain control, yet soft enough to feel the club head.

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Body Turn Through Impact

Improve your impact by keeping your hands and body moving at the same speed, many times the body slows down for the arms and creates a hands swing where you are better off having the torso rotate and bring the arms along

Short Shot Variations

Be more creative around the green by practicing different clubs and shots to the same pin location to improve your short game

Waste Areas

Waste areas are not treated like bunkers, you can sole your club and do not need a rake, so play the shot similar to a shot out of the rough and dig into the ground a little with your feet

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Hitting Over Trees

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Understanding Shank Causes

Most players shank by pulling the heel of the club at the ball when they should really be tucking their left elbow in and squaring the back of their left hand

Swing Plame and Shoulder Turn Pole Drills

Using poles and shafts for practice can be very effective when working on areas such as flexibility and swing plane

Drop-the-Headcover Drill

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