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I COULDN'T STOP SLICING until I used Tom Watson's GRIP TECHNIQUE (simple fix)

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“Thumbs touch opposite shaft sides.”

Helps square the clubface at impact.

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Key Moments
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  1. 1Mark your golf grip with a Sharpie, splitting it into two halves.
  2. 2Place your left hand's thumb on the right side of the shaft.
  3. 3Position your right hand's thumb on the left side of the shaft.
  4. 4Focus on these thumb touch points when gripping the club.
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Editorial Notes

Teaches Tom Watson's grip technique, using specific thumb placements to square the clubface and eliminate a slice.

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