PGA instructor Adam Bazalgette explains why a proper grip is the foundation for correct wrist movement and clubface control. He demonstrates how moving the club from the palm into the fingers unlocks mobility, and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and 'small-scale' practice for long-term improvement.
Avoid holding the club in the palm; instead, secure it in the fingers to unlock wrist mobility.
Ensure the pad of your lead hand is on top of the grip to allow the wrist to tilt and twist the face effectively.
True swing improvement requires 'fiddling' with the motion away from the course and practicing on a small scale.
Expect progress to be non-linear; stick with mechanical changes even when other parts of the game feel off temporarily.
Physics and 'stick and ball' dynamics must change at impact for a golfer to truly become a better player.
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