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Possibly the strongest hands in golf belong to Bill Shank land, husky former Australian rugby player, and a prominent tournament regular until a few years ago. Shank land has such strength in his hands and fingers that he can spread his fingers, fit crown corks of beer bottles in the angles thus formed between the fingers and close them with a pressure which bends the metal works.
Observe Harry Weetman. This immensely powerful British professional is one of the most exciting players to watch by reason of the unbelievable recoveries he makes from almost impossible spots in the heavy rough. The great strength stored in his forearms, wrists, hands and fingers enable Weetman to perform these spectacular recoveries which draw gasps from the gallery. With this great reservoir of strength from the elbows down he can retain his grip through the thickest trouble-spots without being too tensed-up to keep the club head swinging.
The great Henry Cotton worked, perhaps harder than anyone, to condition his hands. Strong man Arnold Palmer has immense power stored in his hands. Gary Player does seventy fingertip press-ups a day.
Finally, here is a significant admission by American Ryder Cup Captain, Jerry Barber. Last year he declared he was hitting the ball farther than he had ever done before, thanks to hand exercises with a spring grip. Barber, no big man physically, was already a big money winner, but, still not content, he set to work, "increasing the playing strength in my hands and forearms and gained greater control over the club. That is why I am hitting the ball farther than ever."
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