In golf, the way you grip the club is everything. If you have the wrong grip tape or sleeve, you won’t be able to get a comfortable, controlled swing. Additionally, holding the club incorrectly will cause you to send the golf ball way off course.
If your golf grip has too many of your left-hand fingers, you likely need to get a bigger grip sleeve. You also need to adjust the way you hold the club. Your thumbs should be aligned, and your fingers should barely touch the palm of your hand.
Throughout this post, I’ll show you how to hold the club to prevent having too many of your left fingers on the grip. I’ll also explain what happens if you don’t correct this common mistake.
Can Left-Hand Golf Grip Be Too Much in the Fingers?
A golfer can’t have a left-hand golf grip that’s too much in the fingers.
If you have too many left-hand fingers in your golf grip, you’ll end up hitting the ball slightly to the left of your target. This happens because the dominant hand steers the ball’s trajectory. If you have both hands equally on the club (with the left hand underneath the right hand and further down the shaft), this won’t happen.
The following issues can happen if your grip isn’t in the right position:
- You’ll likely swing the club to the left, spinning it far off course and making it much harder to stay on the fairway.
- There’s a good chance you’ll rotate the club too far to the left, which means the ball will curve in the middle of its trajectory.
- You might lose grip of the club, which shortens its overall distance and carrying yardage.
The good news is that you can do a few things to prevent your left hand from having too many fingers on the golf club.
How To Correct Too Many Fingers in Left Hand Grip
To correct too many fingers in the left-hand grip on your golf club, follow these steps:
- Increase the grip sleeve or grip tape size, so your fingers barely touch your hand’s palm.
- Golf.com recommends ensuring your grip is in the fingers, not in the palm of your hand.
- Align the divot between your thumb and index finger on both hands to ensure you’re not rolling the club when you swing.
- Wear gloves if you’re uncomfortable with how the club sits in your hands.
- Make sure you have a firm, steady grip on the club with both hands (not just the fingers on your left hand).
If all else fails, consider working on your address rather than getting new gear. This will help your shoulders and hips align, which often assists the way the club sits in your hands.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know how to fix your golf grip, it’s time to decide if you need grip sleeves, grip tape, gloves, or a simple shift in how you hold the club. These minor changes play major roles in the way you swing, including ball speed, swing speed, distance, and accuracy.