bwstokie
Member
Hi all
Since lockdown has lifted my game has gone from bad to worse to almost embarrassing! Having real grip issues, something I’ve struggled with off and on during my golf playing.
Basically the club never really feels secure so I’m constantly fiddling with it and during the swing it either feels way too tight or so loose that the club is clearly moving around. I’ve strengthened and weakened the left hand and had mixed results but nothing long lasting. I also have what I think is the onset of arthritis in my left little finger and left index finger, right hand is ok for now.
I look at other people’s grips and they seem so natural and secure right through the swing but mine never has done. I’ve got above average sized hands (large palms, average sized fingers), wear an XL glove and have midsize grips on all my clubs having been fitted/measured. I’ve watched grip videos and read about the grip until I’m blue in the face but nothing seems right for me.
Anyone else have this kind of problem? Anyone know any sure fire solutions? I’ve been for lessons in the past but these have often done more damage than good and I struggle with anxiety quite a bit with people I don’t know especially when there’s an element of being judged/assessed.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I’m seriously thinking of stopping playing. Something similar happened when I first played about 15 years ago which resulted in me not playing for 12 years until the middle of last year. I play off 18 but that’s mainly down to the short game and feel I could get so much lower!
Thanks ??
Since lockdown has lifted my game has gone from bad to worse to almost embarrassing! Having real grip issues, something I’ve struggled with off and on during my golf playing.
Basically the club never really feels secure so I’m constantly fiddling with it and during the swing it either feels way too tight or so loose that the club is clearly moving around. I’ve strengthened and weakened the left hand and had mixed results but nothing long lasting. I also have what I think is the onset of arthritis in my left little finger and left index finger, right hand is ok for now.
I look at other people’s grips and they seem so natural and secure right through the swing but mine never has done. I’ve got above average sized hands (large palms, average sized fingers), wear an XL glove and have midsize grips on all my clubs having been fitted/measured. I’ve watched grip videos and read about the grip until I’m blue in the face but nothing seems right for me.
Anyone else have this kind of problem? Anyone know any sure fire solutions? I’ve been for lessons in the past but these have often done more damage than good and I struggle with anxiety quite a bit with people I don’t know especially when there’s an element of being judged/assessed.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I’m seriously thinking of stopping playing. Something similar happened when I first played about 15 years ago which resulted in me not playing for 12 years until the middle of last year. I play off 18 but that’s mainly down to the short game and feel I could get so much lower!
Thanks ??