Acquiring the “Touch”

photo credit: Rob Inh00d   To score well you need a good sense of touch.  Using heavy grip pressure is an ideal way to destroy your sense of feel for your golf shots.  In order to increase your sensitivity, grip the club just firm enough so it will not fly out of your hands during your golf swing.

Many PGA Tour players prefer thinner grips because it allows them to have a greater feel for the clubhead.  This is especially true in the short game and putting where the sense of touch is critical.

Unlike the game of yesterday, golf today has turned into a “muscle” game where strength seems to have taken on more importance than the ability to be creative around the greens.  Some would argue that the game has suffered because of the emphasis on length rather than accuracy.  The debate goes on.