A PROPER GRIP | Paddy's Golf Tip #2 | Padraig Harrington 

A player of your caliber, with your resume making time to share these things with the rest of us...who does that? Speaks volumes about the kind of man you are. Just thank you!

No one ever explained the grip better than this. Absolutely brilliant!

No way, a tour pro actually doing some videos and having a channel. And a 3 time major champion, the greatest Irish golfer of all time. Amazing. Thanks padraig, more guys should do this

Paddy not even trying to be the best instructor on the internet, just being himself....making him the best instructor on the internet! Thank you!

I watched this video 2 years ago, when Paddy released it. However I failed to take his advice and have suffered along for 2 years just thinking that I could play as is, this despite me really wanting to be a golfer whi shoots low scores. Yesterday I had the most atrocious game ever, I just couldn't hit the ball straight. My friend told me to put the club in the fingers of my right hand, just like Paddy says here. My response was that it feels so ridiculously uncomfortable and I can't control the club. He forced me to swing like that, I hit my best shots of the day and was more balanced and controlled in my swing. My mind was blown away. My worst decision to date in golf was not listening to this video when I first saw it. Thank you for the advice Paddy, wishing you everything of the best, I know you probably won't see this but I figured I would say it anyway. Whoever watches this video, I hope you don't make the mistake I did. Golf really can be a miserable game when you don't get the basics right.

Paddy, you make everything so practical- no fancy, complicated, technical explanations- just common sense practical applications. Keep it up- your videos work for all levels.

One of the best golf videos Ive seen, and Ive seen a few thousands. Thank You, Mr. Harrington!

This is one of those things that I've struggled with in my journey to become a better golfer. You explained the grip really well and I most appreciated the "squeezing your thumb with the pad of your right hand" reminder as it immediately feels like a better grip in that position.

Great Ambassador for Ireland and a great Ambassador for Golf, this is a great channel, now I must take a look at my grip!!

Absolutely the best grip information I've ever seen. Love Padraig I think I could listen to him all day 👍

With all of the ‘loose’ instruction on RU-vid regarding the grip from folks who self define themselves as experts, I am so relieved that a champion like Mr. Harrington has take to this forum to educate the masses on the vital topic of the grip. I will certainly keep this video in my rotation. When a champion speaks, you listen.

Thats one humble awesome dude right here taking time to do this. Absolutely amazing. Guy is dropping lesson after lesson for free that you generally would have to pay for. Cant thank him enough for making these videos.

This channel is such a next level legendary move by paddy, give us some course vlogs and this will be the biggest channel on golftube!

Always thought i had a half decent grip... boy was i wrong! The second he said the glove wearing on the palm I knew I was in trouble. Off to wave a club around the house like a mad man for the next 6 weeks I go!

The whole lesson filmed in one take. Such spontaneity! Great advice, thank you.

I’ve looked forever for a video that showed clearly how you guys get your right hand on top like that. You’re the best!

So many YT golfers giving tips but when they come from a player of the PH's calibre, take heed. Thank you for this.

What an amazing film, I'm a 68 yr old 2 times a week golfer and this was a blessing, thank you so much, anytime your in Dunedin, New Zealand it's my shout.

A gentleman approached me at the driving range the other day, noticing I’m a new golfer and that I was consistently topping the ball, and mentioned my lead arm kept bending during the backswing. This sort of blew my mind as I felt I was focusing on keeping it straight, and it felt straight to me. Even when he showed me how it should look and I tried to replicate it, it felt awfully uncomfortable - but I was hitting a lot cleaner. I’m a more muscular guy so perhaps it’s a flexibility issue, but now I realize my grip has been deeper into my palm just as Padraig showed most am’s do in this video. Just did a few practice swings with a newly adjusted grip lower in my fingers. It’s made a world of difference, I can hear the difference in club speed without any added effort, my lead arm can extend comfortably just like the gentleman at the range showed me, all due to this minor detail. Thank you Paddy, can’t wait to get back out there and drill this into muscle memory.

Lessons from an actual golf legend. Thanks Padraig for the real insights.

I really admire your honesty. “Want to keep a bad grip and play every few months - might as well give up the game.” You’re not being harsh Paddy, just realistic. Love your tips.

your enduring passion for the game combined with unbridled honesty gives golfers of all abilities an invaluable insight and opportunity to improve - thank you for taking the time!

Met you in Vilamoura on my 50th at the airport and you were really kind to us, i love watching and reading about you ever since. I bet your family couldn’t be more proud of you. I wish you all the success possible Padraig you’re a proper star. And thanks for the tips i need them

If you are a golfer and you have not subscribed to Paddy's channel you are A. missing out badly, B. missing out terribly. These videos are awesome thanks Paddy you are the man. There are some great instruction videos on youtube, but the instruction that comes from a man that won 3 majors well thats just gold aint it.

What a revelation Paddy. Good simple honest advice and easy to understand practical demos. Please keep them coming and thank you.

Thank you, Paddy for taking the time to help us all learn the game. Your teaching style is fantastic!

Awesome, that grip is a thing of beauty... love Padraig's straight talking, no nonsense just pure gold. Thank you Padraig , you are a top man. Smash it up this weekend...

This is the first video I watched from the series. Last night hit two buckets at the range focusing only on what Paddy said in this video and saw immediate result’s. Great instructions and I can’t wait to watch the others in this series. Thanks for making golf fun.

This entire series is great. But this episode on the grip is a fantastic platform for improving your game. 5 stars!

Every word he says is golden. There’s no “filler” in any of his videos.

From Marysville, CA. Thank you for ‘pressing’ yourself into the work produced herewith Mr. Harrington

Golf is a brutal harsh game that humiliates those who guess what swing mechanics are. Thank you for your stripped away visceral truth Paddy. I am that guesser and have struggled for 20 years because I could not get GRIP!!! At 25 I had a swing speed of 151 but it was all wasted on the account of ignorance and machismo! The male species is a slow learning rock smashing dope! Happy to give 13 minutes of my time to hear this.

The most legitimate video ever made on grip ..... single digits !!! I am coming for you ......!!

This is the best video of a grip explanation I’ve come across on you tube...I’ve just had a lesson and changed my grip to something like this...it does help that a pros pro is giving this advice...spot on padraig 👌👌

Great Video Padraig, this is what i like Good fundamental's from the start or everything after is wasted. I can see this channel being massive for new beginners to golf and golfers struggling with there game. so excited to see where you go with this . great job.

Thanks for the video Padraig. This is the best video on the golf grip I have ever seen. Looking forward to you next video already!

I'm getting back into the game after 15 years away. I decided to treat it like I was a beginner again and I cannot thank you enough for the knowledge you are putting out there.

Straight up truth, Paddy telling everyday golfers to SMARTEN Up!! I love it!! You are the man Paddy!!

Champion golfer, Champion Coach. Thank you Padraig.

One of the best if not the best treatments on the grip that you will find anywhere. You can get a bit more technical explaining why this is proper grip but this is simple and understandable. Please folks, listen to this. It can save you years of frustration. Thanks Pa

This man does not make it complicated what so ever, which is rare for youtube golf lessons. Alot of golf teachers use words that can mean multiples things when they are describing crucial points of a lesson and it blows my mind.

I've watched a lot of videos on grip. This is by far the best, most practical and logically explained one.

Attention to detail Padraig explains it very well Thank you .

This is a historic lesson, from the Ben Hogan (Open Champion 1953) 'Five Lessons' book, to Padraig Harrington (Open Champion 2007 AND 2008) to us, the humble public. You've done something so great here Padraig.

Could listen to you all day, if your ever passing Essex give us a shout...really enjoying your content makes a change to have a top class major champion giving advice on U tube ...many thanks 👌🏻

I have to say it’s by far the most straight to the point, no nonsense video I’ve seen on the grip. Easy to follow. Great video Padraig.

Hogan took a lot of time in his book to stress the importance of the grip, so did Nicklaus and now Harrington is devoting a full episode to it. When these legends tell me something is critical I listen 👍🏻

I started playing golf 3 years ago in my 50s. The grip never felt right to me. I played around my grip, but your video convinced me that this was not only ineffective, but ultimately a total waste of time. And, my golf showed it. I'd break 90. Then I'd be back up over 100. Find some more hacks & go under 100 again. Your emphasis on the importance of grip has already changed my outlook & I've only been able to implement over the last week. First, I found my SKLZ grip trainer that I discarded. Then, I hit the chip shots you recommended. I have power in my swing that I've never had previously. Thanks so much & I appreciate your desire to share the insights of a great golfer so us amateurs can enjoy the game more.

100% relatable. Changed my grip a few weeks as the club face was shutting during the swing. Been practicing without a ball several times a week because it feels horrible but perseverance is key. Playing tomorrow and I am DREADING the first tee shot!

So refreshing to have an ultimate pro put out these videos. Amazing content.

Highest respect for a true gentlemen! Thanks

One of the best giving free invaluable detailed information. Thanks Padraig.

Anyone that wants to improve should be watching these videos. I'm glad I stumbled upon them but I'm also sad that it took me 48 years to get here. Better late than never I guess.

Great tips. Can't wait to see a putting Paddy's Golf Tip!!

What a fantastic walkthrough of the golf grip. Absolutely marvelous.

Messed around with hitting balls ever since I was a kid but at 60 only joined a club this year. Got some second hand clubs and headed out only to realise that I have picked up a lot of bad habits over the years. Paddy's no nonsense tips helps me cut through the bull. Beginning to be able to shape the shot, 'swishing' the club has added no end of yards, 'chest' has helped me cut out lateral movement and 'hold' has got my playing mates slagging the bleep out of me (but helps me to 'complete the process' every time). Cannot wait to break 90. Getting close! More importantly......loving the game. Cheers Padraig.

I’ve been looking at videos on grip for a ages now, this is by far the best explained video. Cheers Paddy you legend!

So cool that you are doing this channel. It shows you care about the average Joe.

I love the clear distinction between left and right hand positions...IE Acknowledging the variance in left hand but common position of the right hand .

This is by far the the best most comprehensive golf instruction I’ve come across. What really sets it apart is it’s explained in a simple uncomplicated way! Looking forward to more videos! (Long irons would be great, asking for a friend)

Best gripping video on RU-vid, period. I've been having a grip problem until I stumbled upon this, total game changer.

Thankyou for your time and energy in helping the amateur become a better player

Been playing with a strong right hand for 30 years. Left was my big miss, but was able to work with it. Moved right hand to neutral - eureka! No big miss. Thanks Paddy.

NOW PADY YOU ARE A TRUE PRO YOU EXPLANE EVERYTHING THE WAY IT SHOULD BE EXPLANED, JUST GREAT

I feel so grateful to have found this channel. Incredible for a champion of this calibre to take the time to teach world-class lessons. Thank you so much Pádraig.

Singlehandedly the best instructional plus explanation ever read or heard anywhere talking about most overlooked and yet important part of the swing. Thank you so much for this. I literally keep coming back to the grip every few months as it always feels uncomfortable. But this has clarified SO much! You da man paddy!

Thank you very much for taking the time to bring clear and useful golf lessons.

I have been watching yt videos all year trying to figure it out. This sealed the deal, the right hand does press down, it does help the path, and it allows the push down rather than over the top. But like he said, chip shots up, until you get it. I love it! It's almost like there is a real buisness in taking lessons, over and over and over. This was a secret in my opinion, much like bryson these days.

That's the best lesson I've seen by far on the grip.

Thanks, I stagnated on 18 hcp for years, changed grip headed backford to go forward, total game changer. Dont watch any videos before this one guys. I now have GRIP imprinted on my brain .. playing off 18, now off 6 in 2 months. Holes in glove were the clue !

I really appreciate (make we really appreciate) you taking time to give us these great tips. I played rather poorly today and realized around the 15th or 16th hole that I had poor grip. I might even need to go to midsize grips because my grip seems to be loose even during the practice swing. By the way you have one incredible back yard. Makes me wish my grandparents had stayed in Ireland. Thanks, Kieran

Padraig, I went to the range this morning and your tips were just what I needed to improve my ball striking and accuracy. My grip was not right. Now it is. I hit the ball 100% better. Sure, I hit a few bad ones but most were on the sweet spot and carrying a distance with integrity though the air. Thank you. I am a fan of Padraig Harrington.

Best tip ever. Played this morning using Padraig's lesson. Hit the ball better than I've ever done. Top man. Thank you.

This video and the advice the man gives is absolute gold. And the good news is if you already grip the club in your fingers you already swing it good, or you will soon. Personally i dont knit my hands together as much because i have to have a more separated overlap to get the comfortable mobility Padraig mentions. The classic instruction would tell me to get my hands together but i dont get a proper hinge that way.

Thank you Padraig. The way you deliver the message absolutely makes you pay attention and tells me that what your teaching is not negotiable. A great lesson and thank you again.

I've always like you as a golfer. But after watching you on down the line with Alex Evans and the Biff you're one of my favorites now. Great 2 rounds to start this week in Scotland

Great advice @Padraigharrington and very relevant to my current grip chance. And thank you for the improved audio 🙏🏻👏🏻🏌🏼‍♂️

That was the best 13 minutes spent in a long time - fantastic points, thank you Padraig

I really like the bluntness, as with any coach , friend , teacher , or parent, the ability for them to tell it like it really is and your ability to listen 👂 to them are absolutely essential for progress in anything in life . The truth hurts sometimes but it will also help you grow , great video .

Many thanks for the grip tip. I have never pressed the right thumb on the left to secure the grip position. Works great before it was the fingers doing all the work. Now the control of hands is amazing shots. Art

Just started last two days and the right hand I'd the hardest but when I do to chip swing with a 5 iron and hold it through impact. It goes further and the strike is so sweet. Mental. Thanks Padddy. You are an Irish treasure for sure. Learned more here than all the hundreds of stuff on RU-vid over the past few years. Legend

Mahalo Padraig for such an honest and comprehensive explanation of the proper grip.

Thanks again Padraig, this has been a game-changer over my last six or seven rounds. This video and the two videos about the wrists in the swing. Now I'm not even surprised when I reach the green in regulation. My confidence as a golfer has turned a corner.

Thank you so much Padraig. This is amazing and you can feel how much you want to help the amateur golfer have more fun at the game you love.

Thanks for the tip Padraig! Such a simple concept that many of us get wrong. Thank you for your detailed explanation, it is mighty valuable!

Without a doubt this is the best video on how to hold the club on the internet and I've watched hundreds. Have immediately applied Padraig's teaching from this video firing a 40 and 38 on nine holes the last two days! Thats shaving 5-7 strokes from my average on nine holes. Thank you, Padraig! I am now a huge fan!!!

Thank you so much for helping me change my grip Padraig. I was literally choking the grip before, but now it feels so much more natural and comfortable and I’m looking forward to going back on to the course after lockdown and start to enjoy my golf again 👍🏻

Well!! Thank you Sir ! I watched this for the first time today and never in my golfing life have I struck the ball like I did this evening. Love the way you teach, shoot from the hip straight forward explanation. Cheers to you Podraig !!

Viewed this a year after it was posted. I am relatively new to the sport and changed my right hand grip to stop my slice. I have since moved back to the weaker grip, which like you said has introduced a slice/fade but I am glad to know it is the better grip.

Thank you Padraig, I watched a very famous trainer not long ago saying ';Whatever, the grip's the grip, up to you', I felt utterly strange giving my grip so much attention, thank you for reinstating reality, speaking of levers, distance of body etc. I know who to trust. Great video.

Can't wait for this, keep the content coming, this is awesome stuff!

Honestly, I’ve played on and off for years. Never been fully confident in my grip and tried to change it based on video instructions and the odd lesson. This has helped me more than anything else. Thanks Padraig

Fantastic video. The only grip instruction I've seen that explained the wy as well as the how (and much better detail on the how). So now I know what I need to work on before I work on anything else -- THX!

My game has improved a lot since I took my grip seriously. I've been trying to do what Padraig is saying here and it's definitely helps.

Another nice round today Padraig, good luck for the weekend. Thanks for this, my grip keeps creeping back into my palm so its something I need to constantly check, thanks for the good reminder.

What a fantastic yet simply demonstration regarding the three fingers in the grip. It's been so confusing for years regarding this and Paddy has cut the bullshit within seconds. Well played and thanks very much.

Really helpful guide to gripping the club correctly. Thanks very much!

Thank you for this explanation of the grip. I probably have had a bad grip for 30m years. Sometimes it would work for awhile and not so much other times. I will integrate this grip into my game . Season is close to shutting down as Winter approaches. Definitely something to learn.

I’d just love a back Garden like this!

A great, detailed but easily understood explanation of the correct, functional golf grip. All instructors should follow his example.