RIGHTY GOLFER
If you are not Left you are Rite.
Right-handed golfers make up approximately 90% of the golfing population, a fact that results in greater access to equipment, instruction, and resources designed for them. In a standard right-handed stance, the golfer stands to the left of the ball with their left hand as the lead hand, which is positioned above the right hand on the club's grip. While the majority of right-handed people are naturally right-handed in golf, some may be ambidextrous or have other reasons for swinging left-handed, though this can be more difficult for the average golfer.
Stance and grip
A right-handed golfer stands to the left of the ball with their left hip and shoulder pointing towards the target.
The left hand is the "lead" hand, positioned higher on the club grip.
The right hand is the "trail" hand, positioned below the left hand.
Swing mechanics
The swing motion is a rotation around the body, moving the club back to the right and then swinging down through the ball towards the left.
For right-handed golfers, the left arm is the "lead" arm.
Equipment and instruction
Because right-handed golfers are the majority, there is a much larger selection of right-handed clubs available, both new and used, often at better prices.
Most golf instruction and resources, including graphics and training aids, are designed with right-handed players in mind.
Most golf instructors are right-handed, meaning they will often "mirror" their demonstrations for left-handed students.
Ambidextrous and alternative swings
Some right-handed individuals may find it more comfortable or natural to swing left-handed, particularly if they are more ambidextrous or have a background in other sports that are played left-handed, such as baseball.
However, swinging the golf club with the non-dominant hand can be more challenging due to the stronger lead arm hindering the club release, which can lead to a slice for many golfers, notes GOLF.com.
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