Golf Lessons San Diego - Golf grip - Most Common Mistake - Mike Wydra

NCAA Hall of Fame coach Mike Wydra identifies the most common grip mistake that causes 95% of golfers to slice. He demonstrates a 'grip quiz' to help players ensure the pad of their lead hand is correctly positioned on top of the club to maintain a square face at impact.

• A slice is often caused by the lead hand (top hand) being too 'weak' or under the club.
• Perform a visual check at address: if you can see the top edge of the grip handle, your hand is out of position.
• The pad of the lead hand must be sufficiently on top of the club to obscure the grip from your viewpoint.
• Proper hand placement is the first step to eliminating a persistent slice.

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