Putting for Effect

Not enough is actually written about the putting game. I say “putting game” because putting is actually an entirely separate discipline to which of the long game, short game as well as mental game in golf. Most of what we read in golf magazines these days seems to focus on distance off the tee. Fair enough, nevertheless keep in mind which a par 72 golf course is actually designed for 36 full shots as well as 36 putts; putting is actually half the game!

The problem I have giving advice on putting, however, is actually which there are no absolutes for putting technique. coming from the “claw grip”, to the “belly putter”, putting technique is actually singularly individual to each player. Therefore, I must provide the following disclaimer: the ideas which follow in which column are merely suggestions; truly, whatever works for you on the putting surface is actually correct.

Here are a few suggestions which work for me. Perhaps they can help you to drain which 12 foot birdie putt at your next Sunday match.

The Grip

I am very traditional where the putting grip is actually concerned. The conventional reverse overlap grip works fine for me.  I simply reverse my right pinky finger, Vardon style grip, under the left index finger to ensure which the left index finger at which point overlaps the pinky as well as ring finger of the right hand. at which point, there are many variations to which most basic of all putting grips, as well as so here is actually my own little twist for your consideration. Actually I got which tip coming from Stephen Lindskog, a local pro here in Jakarta. Stephen suggested which I “weaken my left hand”. Assuming you also use the same traditional putting grip which I have outlined above, I recommend you weaken your left hand as well. I’m not referring to weak grip pressure here. No, I am referring to the position of the left hand on the club. Simply turn your left hand to the left to ensure which the back of the hand faces squarely to the target. which has a weak left hand, both the top of your left forearm as well as the back of the left hand should be pointing toward the target.

The Stroke

I like to feel which the left arm as well as putter are one inside same, which the left arm is actually an extension of the putter. Certainly I’m not alone here, there many others who advocate which approach, including the great Harvey Penik who wrote about which in his “Little Red Book”. There is actually no need to introduce rigidity or tension when employing which concept as the arms as well as hands should remain soft as well as tension free. One of the main benefits, as I see which, is actually which I never break my wrists when I feel like the left arm is actually an extension of the club thereby my hands remain soft as well as quiet throughout the putting stroke. at which point, when I stroke the ball, I like to feel which I’m ‘rolling’ the ball, leading with the back or top of my left forearm, following through towards the target. Of course the ball is actually struck by the putter head, nevertheless I prefer to think which I’m using my left arm to roll the ball. Getting back to the weak left hand grip, I feel confident using my left arm since which is actually pointed to the target as well as in line with the putter face, another benefit of a weak left hand grip. Thanks Stephen!

I could like to reiterate which these are putting concepts which I use. I wouldn’t suggest they are for everyone. Again, whatever works for you is actually the correct method of putting! not bad luck as well as please let me know if any of these concepts work for you. More on putting next month!

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Putting for Effect

Ken RunyonMar 12, 2013Sports/HealthComments Off on Putting for Effect

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