A Golf Grip for Beginners - The New Golfer Starter Series Lesson #1

If you've never held a golf club before, don't overcomplicate it. A good beginner grip should feel comfortable, secure and relaxed.
Here's how to get your hands on the club in FIVE SIMPLE STEPS.

Step 1 - Lead hand
(for right handers)

Start with your left hand. Let the grip sit more across your fingers rather than deep in the palm. This is the most common error new golfers make when the gripping the club, it needs to be sitting at the base of your fingers not the palm of your hand. If you are a left hander do exactly the same but in your right hand.

Step 2 - Position the Thumb

Don't worry about strong grips, weak grips or changing your hand position yet. You're just trying to create a comfortable starting position so place your thumb slightly to the right of center on the grip. Just keep it very simple to start with.

Step 3 - Add the Trail Hand

Now introduce the right hand. See how it is coming underneath and around the grip. The hands should feel as though there working together rather than being two separate hands gripping the club.

Step 4- Joining The Hands

3 common golf grips, the overlap grip, the interlocking grip and the baseball grip

There are several ways to connect your hands. The overlapping and interlocking grips are the most common, while some beginners find the 10-finger baseball grip comfortable. Don't worry about finding the “perfect” one immediately. Many beginners start with the interlocking grip as it brings the hands together immediately. Some eventually move onto the overlap grip particularly if you have bigger hands. I have included a glove on the golfers left hands so you can clearly see where the fingers interlock in on image 2 and overlap on image 1. This example is for a right-handed golfer.

The interlocking grip instruction how to

Step 5 - Grip Pressure - How Hard Should You Hold a Golf Club

Hold the club securely enough that it won't move around in your hands, but don't squeeze it. Your hands, wrists and forearms should still feel relaxed.

What Should a Beginner Golf Grip Look Like?

If you can tick those five boxes on the finished grip checkpoint image, you are ready to start hitting some golf balls. Your grip doesn't need to look exactly like a professional golfer's grip on day one.

What is the Best Golf Grip for Beginners?

Start with whichever grip allows your hands to feel comfortable and connected. Once you've hit some balls and become more familiar with the club, you can experiment with the different styles.

Right-Handed vs Left-Handed

How to hold a golf club right- handed?

For a right-handed golfer: (eye level view)

Lead hand = left
Trail hand = right

How to hold a golf club left- handed?

For a left-handed golfer: Simply reverse it:(eye level view)

Lead hand = right
Trail hand = left

Common Golf Grip Mistakes Beginners Make

Mistake #1

Holding the club too tightly

Mistake #2

Holding the club too much in the palm

Mistake #3

Leaving a big gap between the hands

Got Your Grip? Next: Set Up to the Ball

Lesson 2 — Golf Stance & Setup for Beginners

Learn where to put your feet, ball and club before making your first swing.

Frequently asked questions about holding a golf club

Find answers to common questions about golf grips and how to hold a golf club as a beginner.

Firm enough to control it, but relaxed enough that your hands and forearms aren't tense.

For a right-handed golfer, the left hand. For a left-handed golfer, the right hand.

Primarily through the fingers rather than buried deeply in the palm.

It can be. Some beginners find interlocking comfortable, while others prefer overlapping or even the 10 finger grip to start with. The most important part is for your hands to feel connected

No. Start with a comfortable, neutral grip and improve it as your swing develops.

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