The Golf Parent Why Your Parenting Approach Matters in Junior Golf - Josh Zander
Dec 18, 2025
Josh Zander, Class A PGA teacher and longtime Stanford instructor, shares coaching wisdom from 30+ years shaping juniors. He talks grip as golf’s gateway to power and consistency. He discusses driver confidence, authentic swings, the parent role in creating safety and joy, and the mental traits that separate top juniors.
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Grip Determines Swing Potential
- The correct biomechanical grip is the gateway to power and consistency in the swing.
- Josh Zander tests hands and arm motion to find each player's natural grip instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all grip.
Use The Hands-Together Swing Test
- Test a player's natural grip by putting hands together and swinging the arms to see elbow position and hand orientation.
- Use that simple assessment to choose a neutral, stronger, or weaker grip that matches the player's biomechanics.
Choose Grip Size To Complement Hand Position
- Grip size can reduce face rotation but won't fix a wrong hand position.
- Prioritize a reliable hand position that lets you fully release the club without compensating, not just thicker grips.