Newbie question

[Skip2MySue]

I know I'm setting myself up for numerous replies which won't be directly related to my question but I'm sure we'll be able to get a few chuckles out of some of the responses so here it goes:
I was watching the Golf Academy show which was discussing grips. I'm trying to learn the game and the correct way to hold the club before I get to far off in the wrong direction. The instructor mentioned he used a "short thumb" grip when holding the club. What is a "short thumb grip
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[Bonny]

I just googled short thumb grip golf & it has pictures as well as an explanation.

[MLBellis]

just hold the club what works for you...I have tried so many different ways,the best was what was easy for me!! You may want to go to the driving range and try all different ways to find your grip!

[RichieB]

I just googled short thumb grip golf & it has pictures as well as an explanation.

Good, safe answer :smiley:

Google is my buddy. :smiley:

[ajbrown]

What Bonny said..... I could never explain it as well as the pictures.

Do not skimp on learning the grip. It is very important. You can spot a player as soon that they put the club in their hands.

Enioy the journey of mastering golf; it is never ending and impossible :D

[eweissenbach]

What Bonny said..... I could never explain it as well as the pictures.

Do not skimp on learning the grip. It is very important. You can spot a player as soon that they put the club in their hands.

Enioy the journey of mastering golf; it is never ending and impossible :D

True Dat! I have always said that golf is a game you have to be willing to bad at. When you start you are probably going to be very bad. After considerable practice and experience you will likely simply be bad. If that leads you to believe it is not the game for you, don't start. On the other hand if you can tolerate being bad at something, and enjoy the marginal improvement, it is a great pastime.

[BarryRX]

True Dat! I have always said that golf is a game you have to be willing to bad at. When you start you are probably going to be very bad. After considerable practice and experience you will likely simply be bad. If that leads you to believe it is not the game for you, don't start. On the other hand if you can tolerate being bad at something, and enjoy the marginal improvement, it is a great pastime.
I love posts from folks who obviously love the game as much as I do, and understand how some days it is the easiest game in the world and other days the hardest!

[Bonny]

I get those days when everything comes together & I have this awesome game. The next day, it's like I've never picked up a golf club in my life !!:shocked:

[jimmemac]

True Dat! I have always said that golf is a game you have to be willing to bad at. When you start you are probably going to be very bad. After considerable practice and experience you will likely simply be bad. If that leads you to believe it is not the game for you, don't start. On the other hand if you can tolerate being bad at something, and enjoy the marginal improvement, it is a great pastime.
I think that is a great answer!!!!

[asianthree]

Always had issues with my grip later in life when i figure out that my fingers are too long for womens grips and had them changed to a fatter grip and the rest just followed. Dad was a golf pro in his day and i always played with mens clubs cause thats all there was, now i have a choice i still have to modify my grips. Its always nice for someone to help you, but in the end your grip definds you and your game

[Skip2MySue]

Once again great information has been provided by a great group of neighbors. Never thought to use Google and when I did it brought up a fountain of information. Just like Bonny said about the good days and bad days it lead me to posting the grip question. Since taking up the game 3 months ago I had one of those days yesterday where no matter what I did the ball didn't cooperate at all or at least that's what I was blaming it on. Then I decided it must be my grip so I went with the "short thumb" theory. Well I played this morning at Bacall which is probably the longest executive course I've played on and I shot well. Experimented with the "short thumb" and a lighter grip pressure and the results today were uplifting versus the previous round. I also know that tomorrow may turn out to be a disaster but I'll still be able to look forward to having a good round more frequently as my experience level increases. Thanks for all your replies.:BigApplause:
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