If you’re a golfer at any level of the game and Tiger Woods is offering out advice, then it’s usually time to pay attention and listen.
The 15-time major winner might not be the player he once was, but in terms of experience and pure knowledge of the game of golf, there are few better.
Woods, like so many before him, is often so good with that experience as well and passes on his knowledge to help others.
Indeed, only recently, Woods helped Grant Horvat to hit further with driver in a tip that goes against the usual norms.
And now, Woods has revealed his top tip for gripping a golf club…with a nod to his Father, Earl, along the way.
Tiger Woods shares how his Dad taught him to grip the golf club
Speaking for his Sun Day Red social media accounts, Tiger Woods was giving out a tip specifically designed to help players learn how to the grip the club.
And in revealing his secrets, Woods admitted he had to very much listen to his Dad after initially going against him.
“My Dad taught me that my index finger and my thumb, that V, should always point to my right shoulder. And then my right hand thumb and index finger, should point to the same area,” Woods reveals.
“So that’s why my grip is pretty neutral. When I was younger, I fought against my Dad a little bit and put a little harder grip on it to hit it further. But I also went a little wild, so I went back to my Dad’s teachings.”
Tiger Woods’ driving tip for amateurs
When it comes to the amateur player, getting the ball off the tee box and a decent way down the fairway is normally one of the major starting points.
Indeed, players can spend countless hours digesting online content, going to golf lessons, and spending time on the range looking for the secret.
However, Tiger Woods has said it’s all about creating room.
“To swing the driver well, I have always played my best when I feel like my hands are as far away from my head as possible, which creates a lot of room and width on the way down,” Woods explained.
“I started going bad when I get narrow with my hands next to my head, which meant I had to throw it out and lose a lot of power and hit a lot of balls out to the right. When I get wide, I can stay behind it, hit the draw, and the ball goes a little further. I see a lot of amateurs where they can get in here and kiss their hands. If you can be out here a little bit further from your head, I can guarantee you’ll hit the ball a bit further.”
With Woods now 49, we can expect more of this as his career dwindles down. And in all honesty, everyone in golf is more than ready to hear Woods’ wisdom.
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