Tip From the Archives

Need Backspin

Problem

You have a hard time getting loft and backspin you need near the green.

Cure

One simple adjustment that you can make is to move your hands up so that your last two fingers are off of the grip.

Therapy

You will need to make a bigger swing because of this grip adjustment. The clubhead should end up passing your hands before contact. This will not only make increase the loft of the shot but it will also give you a softer landing.

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bill | last year, at the end of November

Sorry. Unclear. Do you mean so my pinkies are hanging off the end of the club or so my index fingers are on the shaft? I think it's the former so that it would provide more of a flip action but just to make sure...

Tom | last year, at the end of November

Don't understand the suggestion as well. Please elaborate.

kman | last year, at the end of November

Assuming you are right handed, the little finger and ring finger of your left hand would be off the grip.

Mary | last year, at the end of November

it makes sense - I'm going to give it a go



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