The reverse overlap putting grip is one of the most common putter holds, utilised by a plethora of pros and amateurs alike to great success. So, if you are thinking about making a change in how you grip the putter, PGA pro Katie Dawkins runs through everything you need to know about this option in the video and article below…
When it comes to the full swing, the perfect golf grip, whether interlocked or overlapped, is designed to encourage the hands to work together, creating wrist hinge and a powerful release through the ball.
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This works in the full swing but is not what we want on the greens. We want a grip that almost locks the hands out, so the action of the stroke comes from the shoulders rather than a flick of the wrists – this is an important pointer for those looking at how to cure the putting yips. This is where you get consistency from.
Reverse overlap putting grip explained
The first thing that’s different is the putter runs down the palms of your hands rather than into the fingers – this serves to lock the hands out of the party. So, instead of your trail pinky finger overlapping or linking with the lead index finger, it’s a case of role reversal.
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I call this my cuticle grip when explaining it, as the top index finger rests over the cuticles of the lower hand. With what is now a hands-free feeling, you can smoothly stroke the ball rather than whack it.
The next thing to say is that a decent putter should feel little to no tension at address. In time, you want this relaxed hold to become second nature so it’s easier to produce a silky smooth action on the dance floor.
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If you can achieve that, especially on longer putts, you’ll find the ball glides across the green, rolling out for longer with less of a hit required. When the putter is held too firmly and the wrists are utilised too much, the ball has a tendency to skid and then bounce before it starts rolling. This actually slows it down, leading to those shouts of, “I hit that so…
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