Much like everything else in life there is more than one way of doing things. This is no different when it comes to holding a golf club. There are a range of different methods you can use to grip the golf club, most of which are used by tour pros.
Despite these being different methods of holding the club, some things remain the same. In this article, we discuss the fundamentals of a good golf grip as well as the different ways that you can hold the golf club. As well as which pros have been successful using that method, to prove there is more than one way.
Overlapping Grip
The overlapping grip, or known by some the Vardon grip is a method of holding the club which was populised by Harry Vardon.
The grip is formed by placing first hand on, in a standard thumb down the grip position. The second hand is placed on with the pinky finger resting between the pinky and index finger of the first hand.
This grip style tends to be favoured by players with larger hands or longer fingers, for comfort.
Phil Mickelson is one of the most notable players to use an overlapping grip. Alongside other players like Bryson De’Chambeau and Francesco Molinari.
