Alright, so today I wanna yap about something I’ve been messing with on the golf course: the “Tiger Woods grip.” You know, the interlock grip. I’ve been playing around with it, seeing if it can give my game a little boost. Here’s the lowdown on my experience.
First off, let me tell you, I’ve always been a Vardon grip kinda guy – overlap, whatever you wanna call it. It’s what most folks use, feels natural, you know? But I kept hearing about this interlock thing, how it can help keep your hands connected and give you more control. Tiger made it famous, so I figured, what the heck, let’s give it a shot.
So, the first time I tried it, it felt WEIRD. Like, seriously awkward. It felt like my hands were all tangled up. I spent a good hour on the driving range just trying to get the feel of it. You gotta kinda jam your pinky from your right hand (for a righty like me) between your index and middle finger on your left. It’s not the most comfortable thing in the world at first, but you get used to it, I guess.
Here’s what I did, step-by-step:
- Started with my normal grip routine, getting my left hand in position.
- Then, I placed my right hand on the club, making sure that my pinky finger was right where it needed to be – ready to interlock.
- Then, the awkward part – I interlocked that pinky! I really had to focus on making sure it sat comfortably between my other fingers without squeezing too much.
- Felt the grip pressure overall to make sure I wasn’t strangling the club.
I noticed right away that my swing felt a little different. Like, my hands felt more connected, if that makes sense. I wasn’t getting that little bit of separation I sometimes get with the overlap grip. The club felt more like an extension of my arms, which was pretty cool.
What I think I really like about this new grip is the low tension. It feels like all fingers are contributing, and the hands can move together more naturally. This has helped smoothing out my swing and the feeling of more control has been beneficial.
After a few rounds, I started to see some improvements. My shots were a bit more consistent, and I felt like I had better control over the clubface. I was hitting the ball straighter, which is always a good thing for a hacker like me. It’s not a miracle cure or anything, but it definitely seemed to be helping.
Now, I’m not saying everyone should switch to the interlock grip. It’s not for everyone. But if you’re looking to try something new, or if you’re struggling with your grip, it might be worth a shot. Just be prepared for it to feel a little weird at first. Stick with it, though, and you might just find that it helps your game.
Anyway, that’s my experience with the Tiger Woods grip. I’m still experimenting with it, but so far, so good. Maybe I’ll be the next Tiger Woods…nah, probably not. But at least I’m hitting the ball a little better!
