Thumbs

The positioning and pressure application of the thumbs on the golf grip, which significantly influences club control, feel, and swing mechanics. Proper thumb placement typically involves the lead hand thumb positioned down the right side of the grip (for right-handed golfers) with the trailing hand thumb overlapping or interlocking. Thumb pressure should be light to moderate, avoiding excessive tension that can restrict swing flow and feel. Different grip styles (Vardon, interlocking, baseball) feature varying thumb positions, and many instructors emphasize proper thumb placement as fundamental to developing consistent grip pressure and club control.