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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2020, 12:33:11 PM »
When I was a young player the interlocking grip wasn't even considered. My pro only taught the overlapping grip.
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Mike Tanner

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2020, 02:08:23 PM »
I started playing golf after graduating from college. Tried the interlocking grip first, but it didn't feel comfortable. Switched to the Vardon grip after a few months and have been using it ever since, some 40-odd years.
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James Bennett

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #27 on: June 18, 2020, 04:50:42 AM »
Lee Elder - double interlock   :o
I'm with Pat Burke - interlocking makes me feel like I'll dislocate a finger.
PS I missed the memo that Vardon grip discourages a hook.  Not my experience, but I suspect that is my swing, not my grip.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #28 on: June 18, 2020, 07:40:15 AM »
Finger shape/size/length and palm width/depth should be factored in here. If you’ve got short, fat, stubby fingers, it’s probably more comfortable overlapping or baseballing. Me, I’ve got long, skinny fingers, which makes the interlock easier and comfier. Even tried the ‘double’ for a laugh in my younger, more flexible days...
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Jon Wiggett

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #29 on: June 18, 2020, 11:57:15 AM »
Quote from: Marty Bonnar on June 18, 2020, 07:40:15 AM
Finger shape/size/length and palm width/depth should be factored in here. If you’ve got short, fat, stubby fingers, it’s probably more comfortable overlapping or baseballing. Me, I’ve got long, skinny fingers, which makes the interlock easier and comfier. Even tried the ‘double’ for a laugh in my younger, more flexible days...
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Yet after the baseball grip children usually prefer interlock not overlap. I think interlocking feels more secure to begin with which is why many beginners go for it if offered the option but overlapping gives more feel and control if that is desired. The modern player doesn't need to control the ball and the beginner is just happy to hit it  ;D


If most of the tour players had to switch to wooden headed clubs I wonder if this would lead to a change of grip?
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Duncan Cheslett

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #30 on: June 19, 2020, 12:59:31 AM »
My wife has been playing golf for a few years now and is becoming increasingly addicted - she has even joined the most exclusive and snooty club in the area.


She holds the golf club as one would wield an axe.


I regularly and gently suggest a more conventional grip such as the overlap or interlock, but am met only with hostility and abuse.


 ???




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Joe Bausch

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #31 on: June 19, 2020, 05:05:30 AM »
Let’s bring back the Sports Science show and have all the grips studied!


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_Science_(TV_series)
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Jim Franklin

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #32 on: June 19, 2020, 09:49:55 AM »
I started with an interlocking grip and switched to the Vardon due to finger pain. I now use a double overlap like Furyk.
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Mike_Trenham

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Re: The Vardon grip is dead
« Reply #33 on: June 20, 2020, 11:00:48 AM »
Anyone ever play with the grip used by Brandt Snedeker with their thumb on their lag hand off the grip (pointing up)? 


I am always surprised it gets no mention from the analysts on the broadcasts.

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