Correct putting grip anyone?

Hello all! This being my first forum post on golfshake.com so bare with me.

Recently started my golfing campaign again for this year and am relatively pleased with how the rust is coming off except for my putting, I tend to over hit putts when I dont place the index finger on my right hand down the shaft pointing at the floor, however when I do I sometimes tend to be less accurate with my putts even if the speed is right plus I dont think ive seen any pros on tv putting with an index finger down the shaft??? Is this a beginners grip? What grip would you recommend?

 Many thanks

I too have both index fingers pointing down the grip. I keep my wrists rigid and do a very short back swing and a good follow through. I have found that doing a short backswing keeps the club face on target and makes it easier to judge distance and speed.

Wayne,

I have always putted with right hand below left but as you say in your advice above you should have hands palm to palm.  Is this part of the reason that my putting is rubbish?

Also, I have quite big hands and it feels quite awkward trying to hold the putter grip with palms facing each other.

Would it be worth trying a 2-thumb putter grip as I could then fit both hands side by side and this could reduce the amount the putter head waves around on my back stroke?

I change my grip when I go through a confidence crisis. This in reality is either changing from right index pointing down to wrapped around or vice versa. I try to follow David and Wayne's advice above re movement. I think also the tempo and strike are v important too... a badly struck putt will never reach the target (all other things being equal).

Lewis

i was once like you and couldnt putt for squat!!!!

then at the N vs S 2008 at Belton woods they had (i believe ) the inventor of the 2 thumb grip Phil Gazeley there and i tested the grip on some putters he had brought along

i was amazed on the difference it felt to me and just with a few practice putts i was more consistant on both line and length

although it took me almost 1 year to get a 2 thumb grip put onto my putter i would say it is the best thing i have ever done, yes i still make some terrible putts but i put that down to not playing regularly enough, i also now days very rarely 3 putt and my putting stats i would say have gone from nearly 40 putts per round to now round the 30 mark

personally i would say get it put on, the cost of it isnt that expensive at roughly £15

regards

darren

i will agree with you there chris, the larger size of the 2 thumb grip does make it slightly harder at times to remove the putter from your bag but generally i dont seem to have a problem with it

1 other thing you will need to consider when buying a 2 thumb grip is the weight of the grip itself as they do come in different weights depending on each individuals requirements

personally i havnt found it to reduce the feel of the club more infact it has helped me gauge better the distance needed

i also agree alot of factors need to be considered when choosing to change your grip on your putter

as previosly stated try to get e trial run in a pro shop or similar

darren

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Putting is a game within a game, or an Art.

The question of "what is the correct grip?" does not have a correct answer. If you have the worst lookin grip, swing your putter sideways yet hole 99% of putts under 10ft, it must be the correct grip for you.

FEEL is the main thing about the art of putting. Right line, wrong speed. Right speed, wrong line. Too hard. Too soft. All mean a putt misses. If you are a good enough putter, you could hole putts with a tree branch or a walking stick.

I was once told by a Darts player not to bother with how I threw the dart, just to concentrate on the section of the board I was aiming at. It's Hand & Eye co-ordination. Ask a women who can't hit the ball. "Has she ever tried to slap someone and missed?" Most will answer no.

Concentrate on one thing and the rest should be done by your brain. Or K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid). Over complicate matters and there is more to go wrong.

TheLyth