Tip 14: Grip it Light on the Right

In general, you need to keep the right side solid for a strong shot. But don’t let this carry through to your grip. Many golfers tend to grip the club too tightly with the right hand, which leads to unnecessary tension. It can also make you swing "over the top" and cut across the ball. Here’s the fix: Check your right-side grip, arm, and shoulder tension before each swing. You should sense that have muscle tension corresponding to a "6" or "7" on a scale of 1-10: Light muscles are better than tight muscles!