its funny how I went to the range yesterday and suddenly had strike issues. Everything 'felt' fine, but I was topping the ball, followed by hitting fat etc etc. Took a step back just to re-evaluate everything and noticed I was getting lazy with my grip (getting the shaft more into the palm). I fixed that, took a couple of practice swings and suddenly everything went back to normal. It is truly amazing how your grip can cause issues! Thanks for the reminder video!
This was a huge factor in creating more consistent ball striking and accuracy. Eric identified my grip was not strong enough right from the start when other instructors did not. Thanks my man!
Hi Eric. You produce the best golf videos I have ever seen. I recently tried the Hogan grip, which incorporated more of a palm grip. I immediately developed a push and lost distance. When I took your advice, the push went away and my distance returned. God bless you sir.
I noticed a while ago how small tweaks in my left hand makes a difference in how I'm able to work on my left wrist condition. Now I'm just trying to actually get comfortable with it in the right spot, but it's amazing how even a small difference really alters my comfort level. I think I easily revert back if I don't really pay attention to it.
Eric, would love to see another grip video of you exploring a larger grip, let's say a mid-sized and a plus 4, and then seeing if you get more power and control using a 10-finger baseball grip because more of the right hand is on the grip and the mid & plus 4 gives it more to hold on to. Last year at 50, and a lifetime of using an overlap grip on a Standard Grip size, I switched to a mid+4 grip and ten-finger and I'm longer and more accurate & handicap is now 4 - down from 10 (lot's of practice and learning from this channel)
Generally the 10 finger is more for Kids and small hands. Shorter fingers like the interlocking grip, Nicklaus has shorter fingers, probably why he used it, see Jacks Golf instruction videos for him in his younger years showing his grip. Mid to large hands most likely use overlapping grip. Just the best explaination that I know of. For drills one can do a double overhand grip, really takes the right had out of it.
I recently started making this change in my grip as well (funny how things I'm working on...you put out a video a few days later to match lol), but find the clubface at address often wants to be slightly closed (especially if I add my grip with the club in the air). Should I focus on placing the club on the ground in a square position before placing the grip into the fingers? Even when I do that, once I get that lead hand in the 'correct' position and I take my address, the clubface feels very easy to shut if I'm not careful.
I have the same issue when I use this grip and have to be careful because it's real easy to close the club face. I do hit the ball better with this grip though.
I would hold the club up in front with your right hand ensure the face is square Place your left hand on and hold the club with right hand so the face does not twist This will get easier with time Also hands/shaft should be slightly forward at setup (hands inside left thigh) to off set this
Be playing alot lately. For the most part driving both irons and driver again mostly down the middle. This past two hot day my ball was going hard left. I tried everything I could think of but my ball just want to go left. Not a curve left more like straight left. Anything I should be looking for correct this?
I notice when I get hot and sweaty, that I do palm more of the grip which causes me to go 'over the top' with my right shoulder. Make sure you do the grip as described here in this video and then take some practice swings making sure you tuck that right elbow and drop that right shoulder into position. Much easier with the correct grip. Also make sure you aren't leaning your upper body toward the target, should be a bit leaned back. (Upper body tilt that is, not the whole body)
Not sure Dennis...I would really need to see your swing on video to say for sure....consider joining www.cogornogolf.com you can send me in your videos there. If straight left with no curve that sounds like a path issue Too far other the top I would first try swinging more from inside-out
This was a good video. Some content reminded me of Ben Hogan's books. The grip is a really important part of the golf swing. Are you based in the area in the video?
80 if they are doing our full practice routine like this ericcogornogolf.podia.com/eric-cogorno-s-ultimate-full-swing-range-practice If they are doing just mechanics we like to see 20-30 reps not less than 3x/week 1-2 rehearsals then 1 hit each time. Confirm with video .
Do you adjust grip to hit different shapes or let path/face determine that with the same grip you are describing? Same grip for all shapes in other words?
Hey Chad! I would suggest never changing your grip. One grip for all shots. Adjust other setup/in swing variables when needed. You should hit ONE curve 99% of the time unless you are shooting around or under par already.....and even then.
Hey Tim! I have absolutely no idea. Of course I would need to see your swing on video to possibly offer you any specific advice on why you hit it fat. Maybe search "fat shots" on youtube and see if that helps If not join www.cogornogolf.com so you can send your swings in and we can fix it
it's crazy that I am 40 years old, was a successful (within reason) junior, HS, and collegiate golfer, but my inconsistencies that have plagued my swing my entire life (including grip too much in the palm here) were NEVER addressed by teachers that Eric has been able to address in a matter of 2-3 videos (right side bend, wrist, grip).
Hey Felix! Yes--Jordan's grip I have seen thousands of times in amateurs that cannot make that work. Big problem......they are not Jordan Speith Talent trumps all. Would you say Jim furyk does the backswing correct or incorrect? He makes it work. But 99% of golfers I have seen do the same thing can't. that's why he is the .001%
@@CogornoGolf Hey, understand your point for sure , but we see now so many different styles on tour , if so many different things work on tour , must work for normal amateurs as well I am playing pro too and I grip weak , alaways had problems with the left side with a „stronger grip“
its funny how I went to the range yesterday and suddenly had strike issues. Everything 'felt' fine, but I was topping the ball, followed by hitting fat etc etc. Took a step back just to re-evaluate everything and noticed I was getting lazy with my grip (getting the shaft more into the palm). I fixed that, took a couple of practice swings and suddenly everything went back to normal. It is truly amazing how your grip can cause issues! Thanks for the reminder video!
Excellent!!!
This was a huge factor in creating more consistent ball striking and accuracy. Eric identified my grip was not strong enough right from the start when other instructors did not. Thanks my man!
You got it Ray! Hope all is well with you my friend!
Hi Eric. You produce the best golf videos I have ever seen. I recently tried the Hogan grip, which incorporated more of a palm grip. I immediately developed a push and lost distance. When I took your advice, the push went away and my distance returned. God bless you sir.
Thanks for the kind words, Scott! So happy to hear this one helped!
I noticed a while ago how small tweaks in my left hand makes a difference in how I'm able to work on my left wrist condition. Now I'm just trying to actually get comfortable with it in the right spot, but it's amazing how even a small difference really alters my comfort level. I think I easily revert back if I don't really pay attention to it.
100%
Eric, I love the split screen and the "eyes" view! Definitely a game changer to your instructions. Now just wait for the overhead cam... :-) .
Haha thanks, Manny! We are working on it!!
Good reminder Eric. Sometimes simple info like this can make all the difference in the swing. Thanks-Stay safe-Russ
100%
Thanks Russ!
Love it buddy. The simplicity of fixing many issues
Thanks, John! 100%!
This is great video and thank you so much for the information. I have been holding my club wrong for years!!
Thank you! Our pleasure!
Great video thanks Eric, I can see now I have been gripping the club wrong, my shots always go out to the right..🏌️♀️
:) Hope this helps fix that Marilyn!
Eric, would love to see another grip video of you exploring a larger grip, let's say a mid-sized and a plus 4, and then seeing if you get more power and control using a 10-finger baseball grip because more of the right hand is on the grip and the mid & plus 4 gives it more to hold on to. Last year at 50, and a lifetime of using an overlap grip on a Standard Grip size, I switched to a mid+4 grip and ten-finger and I'm longer and more accurate & handicap is now 4 - down from 10 (lot's of practice and learning from this channel)
Good one--Paul! Will put that on the list and see!
Generally the 10 finger is more for Kids and small hands. Shorter fingers like the interlocking grip, Nicklaus has shorter fingers, probably why he used it, see Jacks Golf instruction videos for him in his younger years showing his grip. Mid to large hands most likely use overlapping grip. Just the best explaination that I know of. For drills one can do a double overhand grip, really takes the right had out of it.
The first time I have seen a grip explained properly so well done Eric!!!
Thanks, Greg! Hope its helpful!
@@CogornoGolf Will be coming for a lesson when the bubble bursts.
Sounds great, Greg! We do 100% of our coaching now online at www.cogornogolf.com....would love to work with you there!
Best grip video I’ve ever seen
Thank you Arash!
Grip is such a key aspect of the golf swing that many people don't consider, get it wrong and your swing will be out of sync. Great vid Eric, thanks!
100%! Thanks, Michael!
Eric! This Video is Great! 😉👍
Thank you!
Possibly the best grip video I've seen.
Thank you!
I recently started making this change in my grip as well (funny how things I'm working on...you put out a video a few days later to match lol), but find the clubface at address often wants to be slightly closed (especially if I add my grip with the club in the air). Should I focus on placing the club on the ground in a square position before placing the grip into the fingers? Even when I do that, once I get that lead hand in the 'correct' position and I take my address, the clubface feels very easy to shut if I'm not careful.
I have the same issue when I use this grip and have to be careful because it's real easy to close the club face. I do hit the ball better with this grip though.
I would hold the club up in front with your right hand
ensure the face is square
Place your left hand on and hold the club with right hand so the face does not twist
This will get easier with time
Also hands/shaft should be slightly forward at setup (hands inside left thigh) to off set this
Be playing alot lately. For the most part driving both irons and driver again mostly down the middle. This past two hot day my ball was going hard left. I tried everything I could think of but my ball just want to go left. Not a curve left more like straight left. Anything I should be looking for correct this?
I notice when I get hot and sweaty, that I do palm more of the grip which causes me to go 'over the top' with my right shoulder. Make sure you do the grip as described here in this video and then take some practice swings making sure you tuck that right elbow and drop that right shoulder into position. Much easier with the correct grip. Also make sure you aren't leaning your upper body toward the target, should be a bit leaned back. (Upper body tilt that is, not the whole body)
@@rolandlaflamme2128 Thanks I'll look at those swing
Not sure Dennis...I would really need to see your swing on video to say for sure....consider joining www.cogornogolf.com you can send me in your videos there.
If straight left with no curve that sounds like a path issue
Too far other the top
I would first try swinging more from inside-out
Thank you Eric!
you got it!
This was a good video. Some content reminded me of Ben Hogan's books. The grip is a really important part of the golf swing. Are you based in the area in the video?
Thank you!
"Are you based in the area in the video?"
-What do you mean by this?
@@CogornoGolf I meant, do you work/play golf in that area where the golf course is?
OO....I gotcha. Yep!
Hello, you mark the second knucle? Do you have clip on long or short thumb version?
Hey! No videos on long/short thumb...maybe in the future!
When you are practicing in the driving range, what is the average number of balls per day do you suggest?
80 if they are doing our full practice routine like this
ericcogornogolf.podia.com/eric-cogorno-s-ultimate-full-swing-range-practice
If they are doing just mechanics we like to see 20-30 reps not less than 3x/week
1-2 rehearsals then 1 hit each time.
Confirm with video .
Do you adjust grip to hit different shapes or let path/face determine that with the same grip you are describing? Same grip for all shapes in other words?
Hey Chad!
I would suggest never changing your grip. One grip for all shots.
Adjust other setup/in swing variables when needed.
You should hit ONE curve 99% of the time unless you are shooting around or under par already.....and even then.
Wow that is one big Range Mat at Bethlehem Golf club range.
Lol yep
@@CogornoGolf Never noticed it was a Mat, til the long view in this video, bet that thing cost a small fortune?
yes it did :)
So why do I hit the ball fat? what do I did to do to fix it?
Hey Tim!
I have absolutely no idea.
Of course I would need to see your swing on video to possibly offer you any specific advice on why you hit it fat.
Maybe search "fat shots" on youtube and see if that helps
If not join www.cogornogolf.com so you can send your swings in and we can fix it
Crazy how many instructors just tell you your grip is fine without even really looking at it. Seems like mine was way off
it's crazy that I am 40 years old, was a successful (within reason) junior, HS, and collegiate golfer, but my inconsistencies that have plagued my swing my entire life (including grip too much in the palm here) were NEVER addressed by teachers that Eric has been able to address in a matter of 2-3 videos (right side bend, wrist, grip).
So Spieth is gripping wrong ....?
Hey Felix!
Yes--Jordan's grip I have seen thousands of times in amateurs that cannot make that work.
Big problem......they are not Jordan Speith
Talent trumps all.
Would you say Jim furyk does the backswing correct or incorrect?
He makes it work. But 99% of golfers I have seen do the same thing can't.
that's why he is the .001%
@@CogornoGolf
Hey, understand your point for sure , but we see now so many different styles on tour , if so many different things work on tour , must work for normal amateurs as well
I am playing pro too and I grip weak , alaways had problems with the left side with a „stronger grip“
2nd that!
Thanks!
Just watched add only perform before you play, what not 2 beers then give it hell. To be edited!
:)
so you have a 11min video about grip but i haven't seen you touch the club once with both hands...
Lol sorry about that!
Have you ever seen a student with the club too much in the fingers?
Yes