Post by cloran on Mar 17, 2012 10:21:00 GMT -5
-the only time he aims at the center of the hole is from 3' and closer. He always hopes there's some visible break, if not, he plays for some anyway.
-always read putts from behind the ball and from the low side.
- On a scale from 1-10 he would rate (on importance) speed:9 direction:1
-on every putt longer than 1'-2' he wants a soft roll... Don't try to hit the ball harder in an attempt to remove some of the break.
-the putter should be held with as many fingers as possible
-the wrists should cock slightly on the backswing
-you should NOT use the big muscles for putting... small muscles
-thumbs should run down the center of the shaft
-spread the fingers slightly, like throwing a baseball underhanded. Enhances feel.
-he's more focused on controlling the grip end of the putter than the face.
- after impact the handle should remain verticle, don't have the handle point back at you.
-the LEFT HAND controls the stroke, the right hand goes along for the ride and stabilizes things.
-both hands should be gripping the club "softy" but the right hand should be softer than e left.
-not only your head, but your EYES too, must remain still.
-60% of your weight should be on your lead foot.
-Eyes directly over the ball.
-stand taller and with feet closer together as putts get longer
-hands should be high at address.
-handle verticle at address, then forward press
-cross handed putting works because it levels the shoulders... Strive to be as level as possible.
-No need for practice strokes
-never hit putts, roll them
-use a putter with 4*-5* to allow for the forward press
-look at your line while setting up, not the ball. On longer putts don't view the ball as a distinct object... Give it a passing glance, notice it, acknowledge its presence.
-hood the putter slightly on the backstroke
-keep the putter low throughout the stroke by making the left hand dominate.
-wrists do not unhinge at all.
-get the left hand moving towards the hole without varying your hand height from address to the finish.
-use a putter with a "rocker sole" (ie not flat) so you can adjust your lie angle depending on your feel for that day.
-the correct length putter allows you to keep our hands as straight as possible while keeping your entire left hand on the grip.
-on breaking putts envision the entire curve of the path straight into the hole, not an "apex" to aim at.
