Do you have the “Right” hand position?
By Brian King, GSEB
PGA Director of Instruction
Prairie Landing Golf Club

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Many players make an incorrect adjustment in the assembly of the right hand on the golf club. If you tend to curve the ball to the right of your target, placing your right hand more on top of the shaft will only increase the curvature and weaken the structure of the grip assembly. This on-top position covers the left thumb and places the palm of the right hand on top of the shaft.

This causes a variety of adjustments to swing when trying to apply the clubface properly to the ball. When the right hand is assembled too far on top of the shaft the grip assembly becomes weakened as it applies to a proper strike. The clubface has excess roll on the downswing making it more difficult to hit it straight. On the downswing, the right hand tends to move the club to a more outside in swing path causing excess curving of the ball. This also can lead to striking the ball off the hosel or the dreaded “shank”.

The weakening is similar to placing two boards at right angles to each other. Placed at right angles to each other they provide the strongest construction. As soon as one board is moved from the 90 degree position the entire structure is compromised.

To properly align the grip assembly, the right hand must be placed on the back of the shaft to provide support through impact. This places the palm in a more supportive position and puts the pressure behind the shaft on the downswing.

If you would like assistance with assembling your grip or any other part of your game please contact Brian King at 630-202-GOLF or brian@briankinggolf.com.

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