The importance of gripping the club in a comfortable and effective manner cannot be stressed enough. A good grip places the hands comfortably on the club and keeps them there securely throughout the swing so they function as a unit. If you aren't happy with the feel of the club in your hands or the success of your shots, a grip change might be the answer.
There are three accepted grips -- overlap (or Vardon, after Harry Vardon, the great British player who popularized it), interlock and 10-finger (or baseball). Whatever grip type you employ, remember always to start with the palms of your hands facing each other, with the back of your right hand facing the target.
THE OVERLAP
Probably the most popular grip today is the overlap. Take the club in your right hand as you normally would, then put your left hand on, overlapping the little finger of your left hand onto your right so it lays snugly in the valley formed between the index and third finger of your right hand. The ring finger on your left hand should butt firmly against the side of your right index finger.
