COMMENT TEST for free grip test If you want to hit the ball straight, your clubface has to be
Ashley Knoll explains that a square clubface at impact is essential for straight shots and is primarily controlled by the grip. She highlights different professional grip styles, including Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, and Jon Rahm, to show that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to fixing slices and hooks.
Your grip controls the clubface orientation at impact, more so than your swing path or thoughts.
A trail hand in the wrong position will cause the face to open or close, leading to slices or hooks.
Elite players use varying grip positions (top, side, or bottom) to achieve a square face.
Fixing your hand position is the fastest way to fix your clubface and your shot shape.
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