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Old December 20th, 2007, 12:36 AM
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When do you grip your club?

I know this may sound basic but I was watching (from the den) a golfer getting out of his cart with the club already gripped and he addressed the ball.

I actually set the club down on the ground, align the face, and 'add my hands to the club', as I set up my stance.

When do you set up your grip or when do you grip your club?

A Before you address the ball
B As you are addressing the ball
C Other
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Old December 20th, 2007, 12:41 AM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

I usually grip the club with my left hand, line up for the shot, grip with my right hand, and then spread my feet apart.

So to answer your question, B.
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Old December 20th, 2007, 07:39 AM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

Just before i am about to hit it,keeps me nice and relaxed that way.
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Old December 20th, 2007, 10:48 AM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

Like Merlin, and for the same reason. I have my hand(s) on the club at setup / address, but actually gripping the club is just about the last thing I do before I hit.
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Old December 20th, 2007, 11:42 AM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

Maybe it's just me, but if I walked from the cart to my ball with my club already gripped in my hand, I would probably be gripping it too tightly or the wrong way. I can't imagine that would work.
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Old December 20th, 2007, 02:55 PM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

For me, it's part of taking my stance and addressing the ball.
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Old December 20th, 2007, 02:58 PM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

I am left handed, so I walk into the ball with left foot, while aligning the face to the target, then bring in my right foot and waggle a bit to get comfortable.

So (B) I guess
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Old December 21st, 2007, 06:35 AM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

After I teed up the ball and am standing behind the ball looking at the target trying to decide what I want the ball flight to be. When I choose my ballfight, then I adjust the club in my hands to match the ball flight I want by just turning the clubface in my hands.

Here's my setup routine video that explains it all.

YouTube - Golf Tips, Lessons, Instruction & Drills - Pre-Shot Routine
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Old December 21st, 2007, 11:29 AM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

I grip the club as I'm stepping up to my ball. Usually I'll have my club in my left hand while I'm standing behind the ball, and as I take the step to my ball I'll put my right hand on the club almost as the same time my right foot starts to get set. Once in a while I'll slightly adjust, but most of the times that is what works for me.
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Old December 23rd, 2007, 11:19 PM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

Im B Because ill put my right foot in then ill Think of The shot then Grip it
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Old December 30th, 2007, 04:24 PM
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Re: When do you grip your club?

I take me club out of my cart then when i get to the ball i get in my grip and then put my feet together at the ball and then spread them to the desired length apart for different clubs and lies
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