Alright, let’s talk about this grip thing. I got curious myself a while back, wondering if every single pro golfer locked their fingers together on the club. You see these guys on TV, swinging so smooth, and you start wondering about the little details, you know?
My Own Little Investigation
So, I started paying closer attention. Didn’t do any fancy research, just watched a lot more golf, focusing on their hands during setup and the swing. I’d pause the TV, squint real hard, trying to see exactly what they were doing.
First thing I noticed? Nope, they definitely don’t all do the interlock. It felt like a bit of a myth busted, right there in my living room. I saw quite a few pros using what folks call the overlap grip. That’s where the pinky finger of the trail hand (the right hand for a righty) rests on top, kind of in the gap between the index and middle finger of the lead hand.
Then there’s the interlock, which is what I was originally asking about. That’s where the pinky of the trail hand and the index finger of the lead hand hook together. A lot of famous players use this one, for sure. Maybe that’s why it seems like everyone does it.
What I Found Out
Here’s the breakdown of what I saw and figured out through just watching and trying things myself on the range:
- The Interlock: Yeah, plenty of top players use it. Legends, current stars, you name it. Seems popular, maybe feels secure for some folks, especially if they have smaller hands, or so I’ve heard.
- The Overlap (Vardon Grip): This one’s super common too. Maybe even more common than the interlock? Hard to say for sure without counting heads, but I saw a ton of pros using this. Feels pretty natural once you try it.
- The Ten-Finger (Baseball Grip): Honestly, I didn’t see many pros using this one. It’s like holding a baseball bat, all ten fingers on the club. Seems like it’s less popular at the top level, but hey, I wouldn’t be shocked if one or two do. Golf’s a funny game like that.
Trying It Myself
I messed around with the interlock and the overlap myself. For me, the overlap just felt a bit more comfortable, less awkward. My pinky didn’t like being tangled up with the other hand. But that’s just me. My buddy, he swears by the interlock, says it makes his hands feel more connected, like one unit.
So, the short answer? No, definitely not all pro golfers interlock their fingers. Many do, but many others use the overlap grip. It really boils down to what feels right for the player, what they learned, and what gives them the best control and comfort. There’s no single “right” way for everyone, even at the highest level. It was kinda cool to figure that out just by watching and trying it out on the course.
