Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🔥 OWN THE GREENS GIVEAWAY 🔥
We're giving one golfer the chance to win the ultimate short-game setup:
⛳ TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter
⛳ TaylorMade MG5 Wedge
⛳ Adidas AdiPower Golf Shoes
⛳ HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Join Malaska Golf with an Annual Membership
✅ Get automatically entered to win
✅ Start improving your game with the M-System™
Whether you're looking to make more putts, sharpen your wedge play, or upgrade your gear, this giveaway is your chance to own the greens this season.
Play Better. Look Better. Win Big.
🇺🇸 BONUS WEEKEND! We've extended the giveaway through the July 4th holiday weekend, giving you a few extra days to enter.
⏰ Promotion ends Monday, July 6, 2026.
👉 ENTER NOW: malaskagolf.com/own-the-greens
Are you struggling with your golf grip or experiencing excessive wrist cupping during your swing? These common issues can disrupt your swing mechanics and make it challenging to achieve consistency and power. In this detailed lesson, Mike Malaska answers Vivian Kronengold's question about adopting a stronger grip and fixing left wrist cupping.
Mike explains why most golfers start with the club positioned incorrectly in the palm of their hand—a mistake that prevents proper wrist hinge and limits power. He demonstrates how moving the club into your fingertips creates a stronger, more effective grip. However, if not managed correctly, this adjustment can lead to left wrist cupping during the takeaway.
To address this, Mike shares actionable techniques, emphasizing the importance of golf wrist hinge mechanics and the correct positioning of the right hand. Through relatable examples, like comparing the movement to hitting a forehand in tennis, he simplifies complex concepts. You'll learn how keeping your right palm facing downward during the takeaway stabilizes your swing and prevents the left wrist from cupping, ensuring a stable and consistent golf swing.
This lesson also includes drills to help you master proper golf hand positioning and wrist movement. By practicing with a focus on the clubface and hand alignment, you’ll not only eliminate wrist cupping but also improve your golf takeawayand clubface control, leading to more powerful and precise shots.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to refine their grip, improve consistency, and elevate their performance on the course. Watch now to master these essential skills and transform your game!
Thanks for Watching!
Want to Learn More about the M-System? Visit: malaskagolf.com/pages/m-system
Don't just play golf. Understand it.
MIKE MALASKA TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Golf Digest Legend of Golf Instruction
2011 National PGA Teacher of the Year
2021-2022 Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America (Lifetime Achievement)
2020-2021 Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers in America
TaylorMade National Advisory Board Member, 2020-Current
PGA Class-A Member since 1996
Honma US Advisory Board, 2019-2020
Worldwide Director of Instruction at Nicklaus Golf Academies
2017 PGA Southwest Section Teacher of The Year
25 years as a Jack Nicklaus Academies Trainer & Instructor
2017 GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals Elite Member
TaylorMade National Advisory Board Member, 2015-2018
2016 GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals
Southwest Section Senior Player of the Year
TaylorMade/Adidas Instructional Consultant
Former Director of Instruction at Superstition Mountain Golf & CC,
Superstition Mountain, AZ
🔥 OWN THE GREENS GIVEAWAY 🔥
We're giving one golfer the chance to win the ultimate short-game setup:
⛳ TaylorMade Spider ZT Putter
⛳ TaylorMade MG5 Wedge
⛳ Adidas AdiPower Golf Shoes
⛳ HERE'S HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Join Malaska Golf with an Annual Membership
✅ Get automatically entered to win
✅ Start improving your game with the M-System™
Whether you're looking to make more putts, sharpen your wedge play, or upgrade your gear, this giveaway is your chance to own the greens this season.
Play Better. Look Better. Win Big.
🇺🇸 BONUS WEEKEND! We've extended the giveaway through the July 4th holiday weekend, giving you a few extra days to enter.
⏰ Promotion ends Monday, July 6, 2026.
👉 ENTER NOW: malaskagolf.com/own-the-greens
Are you struggling with your golf grip or experiencing excessive wrist cupping during your swing? These common issues can disrupt your swing mechanics and make it challenging to achieve consistency and power. In this detailed lesson, Mike Malaska answers Vivian Kronengold's question about adopting a stronger grip and fixing left wrist cupping.
Mike explains why most golfers start with the club positioned incorrectly in the palm of their hand—a mistake that prevents proper wrist hinge and limits power. He demonstrates how moving the club into your fingertips creates a stronger, more effective grip. However, if not managed correctly, this adjustment can lead to left wrist cupping during the takeaway.
To address this, Mike shares actionable techniques, emphasizing the importance of golf wrist hinge mechanics and the correct positioning of the right hand. Through relatable examples, like comparing the movement to hitting a forehand in tennis, he simplifies complex concepts. You'll learn how keeping your right palm facing downward during the takeaway stabilizes your swing and prevents the left wrist from cupping, ensuring a stable and consistent golf swing.
This lesson also includes drills to help you master proper golf hand positioning and wrist movement. By practicing with a focus on the clubface and hand alignment, you’ll not only eliminate wrist cupping but also improve your golf takeawayand clubface control, leading to more powerful and precise shots.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this video is a must-watch for anyone looking to refine their grip, improve consistency, and elevate their performance on the course. Watch now to master these essential skills and transform your game!
Thanks for Watching!
Want to Learn More about the M-System? Visit: malaskagolf.com/pages/m-system
Don't just play golf. Understand it.
MIKE MALASKA TEACHING CREDENTIALS
Golf Digest Legend of Golf Instruction
2011 National PGA Teacher of the Year
2021-2022 Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in America (Lifetime Achievement)
2020-2021 Golf Digest 50 Best Teachers in America
TaylorMade National Advisory Board Member, 2020-Current
PGA Class-A Member since 1996
Honma US Advisory Board, 2019-2020
Worldwide Director of Instruction at Nicklaus Golf Academies
2017 PGA Southwest Section Teacher of The Year
25 years as a Jack Nicklaus Academies Trainer & Instructor
2017 GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals Elite Member
TaylorMade National Advisory Board Member, 2015-2018
2016 GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professionals
Southwest Section Senior Player of the Year
TaylorMade/Adidas Instructional Consultant
Former Director of Instruction at Superstition Mountain Golf & CC,
Superstition Mountain, AZ
