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VIDEO: La Rinconada Golf Instructor Shares Tips

Kelly Jackson says ideal grip pressure is between three and four on a scale of one to 10.

Kelly Jackson, director of instruction at , shares tips to start golf spring training, stay motivated and practice.

In this video, she says players must be aware of grip pressure. Amateurs, particularly, struggle as they put too much pressure on the handle, shutting down what she calls “centrifugal energy" and speed.

She recommends evaluating the amount of pressure on a scale of one to 10, with three and four being the optimal level. 

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