PGA-certified instructor Rob Cheney busts traditional grip myths—such as the 'holding a baby bird' advice—and provides a comprehensive breakdown of proper hand placement and pressure points. He explains why full swings require a firm 7-8 out of 10 grip pressure in the fingers while keeping forearms and wrists relaxed. The video demonstrates how hand positioning and grip pressure changes can be applied to fix slices, manage driver face angles, and improve short game touch.
Grip the club firmly (7-8 out of 10) in the fingers, not the forearms, to maintain face control while allowing free wrist movement.
Utilize key pressure points: lead heel pad and index knuckle for wrist hinge, trail thumb pad for arm structure, and trail index trigger finger for shaft lean.
Keep hands as close together as possible on the grip (via overlap or interlock) to prevent early flipping at impact.
Strengthen hand placement (turn hands right) to help square lower-lofted clubs like driver and cure a slice.
Reduce grip pressure down to 1-2 out of 10 with a weaker hand position for soft, high-loft chipping around the green.
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