[Burner]

Perfect! The picture shows exactly what I am NOT doing now. In this picture, the club is only in the index finger and not in any of the other fingers; it rests in the hand/palm above the remaning 3 fingers. I know that works for many and am not "questioning its value."

My question is, what if its held "lower" and into the first 3 fingers, and in the hand just above the pinky finger, or lower pad of the hand?

Again, not questioning the Hogan grip, just seeking feedback on alternatives ways of holding the club that may work even better for some players. What are the implications of playing with a grip thats not higher in the hand, rather, is in the fingers of the left hand?

I think you will find that once the fingers in the illustrated "Hogan" grip are closed, the handle lays more or less across the crease of the fingers where they meet the palm; rather than diagonally across the palm itself.