comment TEST for free grip test Your trail hand is the steering wheel of your golf swing

Golf instructor Ashley Knoll demonstrates how the trail hand functions as the steering wheel of the golf swing. She explains that whether your trail hand naturally starts slightly on top, on the side, or underneath, returning it to that same orientation at impact ensures a square clubface.

• Your trail hand acts as the steering wheel controlling the clubface orientation throughout the swing.
• Different tour pros utilize different trail hand grip positions (e.g., Scottie Scheffler on top, Adam Scott on the side, Brendan Steele underneath).
• To achieve a square clubface at impact, focus on returning your trail hand to the exact position it started at setup.
• Avoid active manipulation of the clubface during the swing; let your natural grip setup dictate impact alignment.

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