Scottie Scheffler might have one of the more awkward-on-the-eye swings on the PGA Tour but there is no doubting that whatever he does, works.
Scheffler is the world number one by some way at the moment and over the course of the last two years in particular, he has proven it time and again.
When we watch Scheffler, there is often a lot of focus on his feet. But what Scheffler does do so well is strike the ball impeccably and ultimately, that is why he is where he is.
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Part of that process for Scheffler is making sure he does all the basics right, and that includes what some would see as the simple element of gripping the club.
However, as Scheffler and his coach Randy Smith have previously explained, getting the right grip is so, so important.
Scottie Scheffler explains why the grip is so important in golf
Golfers at all levels are told to make sure their grip is right. It doesn’t necessarily matter how you hold the golf club per se, but there has to be some thought and reason behind it.
We see weak grips, strong grips, and a whole number of different ways to hold the golf club.
However, according to Scottie Scheffler, making sure you keep that muscle memory intact is crucial to success.
“I use this a lot of the time [brings out a training aid club]. Like Randy said, I grew up with a weird grip and so we had to fix it over time, so I use this club as just a little reminder a lot of the times to get my hands in the right position,” Scheffler explained.
“It’s your only connection to the club head. So, if your hands, especially if you play round grips, your hands are going to be in a different position and you’re not going to feel that club head.”
Chipping into the conversation, Scheffler’s coach Randy Smith then explained what he likes to see.
“I like to see the fingers, I love the fingers of the right hand as this is such a feel. The minute you have the fingers go more to the palm, then the feel is transmitted to somewhere in the middle of the hand. By having it in the fingers you have a much better feel for the club face.”
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Scottie Scheffler’s tip for amateurs when chipping downhill
The above explanation is so simple from Scheffler but clearly makes so much sense as well.
The world number one is obviously a student of the game and with that, he’s getting to the point where he can help everyone else as well.
Thankfully, he has started to do just that and in terms of actual golf tips, Scheffler has previously explained how to chip off downhill lies.
If we’re going to the far pin (pin towards the back of the green) I could do it with a 60, but it’s pretty simple to do it with a pitching wedge,” Scheffler said.
“That way I only have to fly the ball a little bit and just let it run the whole way to the pin.
“This is going to be a normal grip and a good wide base. Feel like you’re swinging down the slope, get all your body weight going down the slope. That way it almost feels like a flat chip.
“Pick a spot where you’re going to land it and just go.“
Clearly, Scheffler is going to have a lot to offer in later years but for now, we’re all more than happy watching him rip it up on the PGA Tour.
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