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Nelly Korda's Left-Hand-Low Putting: Interlocked Grip

Name: Nelly Korda's Left-Hand-Low Putting: Interlocked Grip
Uploaded: 2021-12-09T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 4 min 5 s
Channel: Nelly Korda
Description: Nelly Korda has always used a classic putting stroke. It was after switching to a low left-hand grip that she became the world No. 1, winning her first major and a gold medal. In Golf.com’s “Pros Teaching Joes,” she explains her grip and the feel she’s looking for: putting with her chest, not with her hands.

Nelly Korda has always used a classic putting stroke. It was after switching to a low left-hand grip that she became the world No. 1, winning her first major and a gold medal. In Golf.com’s “Pros Teaching Joes,” she explains her grip and the feel she’s looking for: putting with her chest, not with her hands.

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What the lesson shows

Nelly Korda advanced left hand low after the U.S. Women’s Open. She had already tried it without ever winning, went back to the classic grip, and won at Lake Nona, then gave it another shot: two wins in a row, and she hasn’t changed it since. Her grip: her right hand at the top of the grip, her thumb straight along the shaft’s axis, and the fingers interlaced, to become one with the club. With her hands farther apart, she finds there’s more room for error, but comfort remains the priority.

She doesn't think in technical terms: she feels it connected to the chest and shoulders. A lot of players get “handsy,” and the game goes all over the place. She also likes a light forward press: With a low left-hand grip, the shaft tends to tilt backward, which adds loft; moving your hands forward slightly results in a cleaner roll. Under pressure, when your heart races and you lose control of your hands, your chest moves and your hands follow. On long putts, she advises staying connected and keeping the putter low during the backswing.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Place your right hand on top of the grip and your left hand underneath it.
Place your thumb straight along the axis of the neck.
Cross your fingers if you're looking for more unity, or keep your grip more spread out if that feels more natural to you.
At address, apply a slight forward press so that the shaft doesn't tilt backward.
Start the movement with your chest and shoulders; your hands will follow.
On a long putt, keep the putter head close to the ground during the backswing instead of lifting it.

Key Takeaways

Left hand low: right hand at the top of the grip, right thumb aligned with the shaft.

Korda interlocks his fingers to become one with the putter, but comfort comes first.

Putting is done with your chest and shoulders, not with your hands.

A slight forward press prevents you from adding loft and results in a cleaner roll.

Under pressure, keeping your hands close to your body helps minimize mistakes.

On long putts, the putter stays low during the backswing.

Mistakes to Avoid

Becoming “handsy”: a move controlled by the hands goes in all directions.
Let the shaft tilt backward, which adds loft to the putter.
Raise the putter high during the backswing on long putts.
Spreading your hands apart for no reason: Korda sees this as allowing for more room for error.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Short putts with the left hand low and fingers interlaced
A light, controlled forward press before each putt
Just one cue: the chest moves the hands
Long putts with a low backswing

Your Questions

Should you cross your fingers with your left hand down by your side?

Nelly Korda does this because she feels “at one” with the putter. With her hands farther apart, she finds she has more room for error. She points out, however, that the most important thing is to be comfortable.

Why is the forward press useful in this grip?

With a low left-hand grip, many players let the shaft tilt backward, which adds loft. A slight forward press corrects this flaw and results in a cleaner roll.

Does a low left hand really help under pressure?

For Korda, yes: when her heart races, she loses control of her hands. With this grip, she feels connected to her whole body: her chest moves, and her hands follow.

Should you keep your left hand low on long putts?

Some players reserve it for short putts, thinking they can control their stroke better with a classic grip. Korda notes, in particular, that many players lift the putter very high during the backswing: she advises staying connected and keeping the putter low.

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