Neutral Grip Trainer
Curated PGA Drill by Danny Maude
Setup
3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps
Golf club, alignment stick (optional)
Beginner
Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)
The grip controls the clubface. A neutral grip allows the wrists to hinge naturally without requiring manipulation to square the face at impact.
How to Perform the Drill
Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.
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Step 1
Hold the club in front of you at 45 degrees.
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Step 2
Place left hand so you see 2 knuckles.
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Step 3
Place right hand so the 'V' points to your right shoulder.
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Step 4
Maintain this pressure as you lower the club to the ball.
What Good Feels Like
Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.
Common Mistake to Avoid
Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.
Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed
Comprehensive Guides Featuring This Drill
A slice comes from an open clubface relative to an out-to-in swing path at impact. Fix it by neutralizing a weak grip, adding shoulder tilt at address, and shallowing your downswing so the club approaches from the inside instead of over the top: that squares the face to a path that no longer cuts across the ball.
A hook happens because your clubface is closed relative to your swing path at impact. Fix it by neutralizing a too-strong grip, stopping your hands from rolling the face shut through impact, and correcting an excessive in-to-out path or a trail arm that gets stuck behind your body in the downswing.
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