dbrookf
New member
The middle finger of my left hand really hurts when I’m playing and for a few days after - any advice please? (No ‘give it up’ cracks please!)
Beginner Golf question
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Foxholer
Blackballed
Presumably, you play right-handed?
What sort of grip do you use?
Interlocking - small finger of right hand hooking around index finger of left; left thumb 'held' along club, inside right hand?
Overlap - small finger of right hand overlaps index finger of left; left thumb 'held' along club, inside right hand ?
(Semi?) Baseball- Hands separate; left thumb 'held' along club, inside right hand (Semi Baseball) or hands completely separate/'independent' (Baseball)?
dbrookf
New member
Right handed - overlap
CliveW
Tour Winner
One mistake many beginners make is holding the club too tightly. Could this be the cause?
dbrookf
New member
I don’t think I do - I’m aware of the need not to do that! I think if that was the case more or different fingers would hurt? Thanks for the input though!
Foxholer
Blackballed
Purely as an experiment.....
Try playing (once) with Semi Baseball grip and see if that makes a difference.
Which part of the finger actually hurts? Presumably you don't play with a wedding ring.
Try playing (once) with Semi Baseball grip and see if that makes a difference.
Which part of the finger actually hurts? Presumably you don't play with a wedding ring.
dbrookf
New member
I’ll try that thank you. It hurts top half of middle finger when I bend it. No wedding ring!
dbrookf
New member
Apologies, I’ve been told I already use the semi baseball!
AAC
Well-known member
Not sure what age you are but could it be arthritis in the finger ?
dbrookf
New member
No signs of arthritis fortunately. (And not old enough!). Only get the pain after golf - suffering today even after using a ‘bionic’ glove yesterday.
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
Do you 'range pound'? A good way of building up injuries for a beginner.
I read from a book (when I first started) that the grip strength should be like holding a bird in you hand that you do not want to crush. A good test is to hold the club and then get somebody to pull the club out of you hand which they should be able to do without undue reasonable effort.
I read from a book (when I first started) that the grip strength should be like holding a bird in you hand that you do not want to crush. A good test is to hold the club and then get somebody to pull the club out of you hand which they should be able to do without undue reasonable effort.
dbrookf
New member
Absolutely agree re range pound. Not me though. I’ve read that too about the bird - easier said than done but not sure why just one middle finger!
stefanovic
Medal Winner
Can you bend your finger down to touch your palm below the thumb without any help from the other hand?
If you can there is probably no problem.
If you can't I might have a solution.
If you can there is probably no problem.
If you can't I might have a solution.
dbrookf
New member
It’s a struggle to do that, and painful
stefanovic
Medal Winner
Have a word with a pharmacist.
You might need some protection for the finger.
There should be no harm in making a claw with the fingers of the hand, but do it slowly then stretch the fingers back.
Repeat for as many times as you like. In a few days you might notice an improvement.
dbrookf
New member
Thank you ?
Swango1980
Well-known member
You're grip may be flawed, and putting your finger under more stress than would be expected. A lesson with a golf pro would be able to see if there is anything dodgy about the way you hold the club. And, far better to get that sorted asap, because once you get used to the way you hold a golf club, it is a nightmare to try and change. A good pro may also know a bit about specific golf injuries and how to avoid them.
You could also google the injury, I found several sites that discussed golfing finger injuries, so perhaps one of these would relate to you.
You could also google the injury, I found several sites that discussed golfing finger injuries, so perhaps one of these would relate to you.
dbrookf
New member
Good idea - thanks
Red devil
Well-known member
Beyond my remit to give medical advice but when I started playing went full on mental on the range,ball after ball, wrong thing to do knowing what I know now.
Developed "trigger finger" damage to finger ligaments, caused my little finger to lock. It's a common golf injury and NHS website has a section on it.
Only cure for me was rest and Ibuprofen to calm inflammation.
Check your grip, I was gripping too tight and being new to the game hitting range mates causing vibration in hands didn't help
Developed "trigger finger" damage to finger ligaments, caused my little finger to lock. It's a common golf injury and NHS website has a section on it.
Only cure for me was rest and Ibuprofen to calm inflammation.
Check your grip, I was gripping too tight and being new to the game hitting range mates causing vibration in hands didn't help
dbrookf
New member
Thanks for that advice.
