Light in the right is right

Further to the grip issue, I have just re-read Tommy Armour's take on the grip. He was a pretty sharp operator and his grip comments are priceless.

In essence, he says that since the left hand's role (for right-handers) is to control the clubface, that grip should be firm. The right hand's role, however, is to apply speed into the impact zone. This means that the right hand grip should be somewhat lighter so that it has more opportunity to initiate the whipping action he advocates.

This all presupposes that one's grip structure is sound, including that the club is held more in the fingers of the left hand, not in the palm (although there's more to that instruction of course). He also advocates the Vardon grip, but that is optional. Fundamentally, he advocates a neutral grip, not tricked up grips, like ultra-strong grips that supposedly eliminate slices.

Having reviewed this grip commentary, I know that I need to work on the balance of grip pressure between the two hands. I need to decide how firm is just right for the left, and how light is right for the right.

By the way, I also need to make sure I get my swing path sorted (too many pull shots) and I know I need lots more work on my short chipping and pitching game.

However, overall I think I'm at least on the right (and left) grip path.