“Grip it and rip it” is a term widely associated with John Daly, who authored a book titled Grip It and Rip It: John Daly’s Guide to Hitting the Ball Farther Than You Ever Have Before. If you check out our article on the longest drivers on the PGA Tour over the last 35 years, you’ll see exactly how the “grip it and rip it” mentality shaped Daly’s career.