05/01/2026
Stop Using a Light Grip (It's Ruining Your Golf Swing)
Most golf instructors tell you to use a light grip. That advice is dead wrong — unless you're a PGA Tour pro. 🏌️
Here's the truth: PGA Tour players have elite grip strength. When they say "lighten up," they're talking relative to their own baseline — which is way beyond the average golfer. For the rest of us, a weak grip means poor face control, less power, and wayward shots.
The fix? Build your grip strength with a simple kettlebell carry walk. Grab the heaviest weight you can hold, walk back and forth for a set amount of time, switch hands, and repeat. That's it. Your grip pressure, face control, and power will all improve.
🏌️ I'm Dr. Owen Campbell, DPT — a Doctor of Physical Therapy who exclusively treats golfers. Follow for biomechanics-backed golf tips that cut through the noise.