Putting grips

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The reverse overlap is perhaps the most classic putting grip. It has been used by some of the game’s greatest putters, like Ben Crenshaw, Brad Faxon and Tiger Woods. See how my left forefinger travels down the knuckles of the right hand. You’ll feel like it really locks the top of the hand from the top of the thumb to the forearm (photo right) because it extends the thumb longer down the grip. 2

The left-below-right grip creates a little bit of extra strength and arch in the left wrist, which promotes a lower, stronger follow-through. If you tend to pull your putts, I would certainly recommend having a go with this grip.

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You’ve probably seen a good number of players adopting the claw, which is a grip Tommy Fleetwood uses. The fingers of the right hand will usually sit on top of the grip, with the right thumb underneath. Some people like this because it feels as though it takes a little bit of the right hand out of the stroke.