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Putting: To line up OR not
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:32 pm
Make your case!
I suck at putting... and sink way more on practice greens (where I dont line up my putts) than I do on the course. There are also no nerves on practice greens so less yips. When I line up my putt on the course, it makes me way more conscious about speed because "I have to hit my line at the right speed." Completely mental. When I dont line up my putts, i miss all the straight ones. I may sell my clubs.
I suck at putting... and sink way more on practice greens (where I dont line up my putts) than I do on the course. There are also no nerves on practice greens so less yips. When I line up my putt on the course, it makes me way more conscious about speed because "I have to hit my line at the right speed." Completely mental. When I dont line up my putts, i miss all the straight ones. I may sell my clubs.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:56 pm to PureBlood
I putt better when I put a line on it but it slows my pace down so I only do it when I'm playing in tournaments. I hate playing in a casual round and lining up putts/adjusting a line if you think it's off, it's not serious enough and if it's annoying to me, it's even worse for those you're playing with. And rushing to line it up is worse than putting with no line.
On the practice green I've been practicing with an alignment stick with no line on my ball and it's for sure helped.
On the practice green I've been practicing with an alignment stick with no line on my ball and it's for sure helped.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 12:57 pm to PureBlood
Line the logo up on putts and on the tee. Those are the only shots to are allowed to touch the ball so why not take advantage. Golf is hard. . . take the breaks where the rules allow.
In doing so, do it quickly and don’t slow down play. Find an intermittent target within a few feet of your ball to speed up the process and to have more confidence in your alignment.
In doing so, do it quickly and don’t slow down play. Find an intermittent target within a few feet of your ball to speed up the process and to have more confidence in your alignment.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 1:20 pm to PureBlood
I’ve tried to use the line on the ball to point my target, I found it just didn’t help me.
Picking a spot 1/3 to the target on my line is what helps me best
Picking a spot 1/3 to the target on my line is what helps me best
Posted on 3/28/24 at 2:02 pm to PureBlood
I like putting off of feel. I second guess the line to much standing over the ball.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 2:53 pm to PureBlood
I don't line up the putts 10' or longer, mostly just try to pick a spot and feel it. Inside 10' I use the line I make on my ball. It seems to work ok, I'm not very good either. I've tried everything, different putters (blade, mallet, long putter), tried different sized grips, different lengths and nothing seems to help. I need to practice more but it's very boring and after a while my back starts hurting. I don't hit a lot on the range either, I'd rather play but I know it would benefit me more to practice more.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 3:07 pm to PureBlood
Hate using the line/ logo on the green. I always stand over putt and decide it’s off and have to readjust but always looks different when I stand back up.
Prefer to pick my line while standing in putting stance
Prefer to pick my line while standing in putting stance
Posted on 3/28/24 at 4:17 pm to PureBlood
I practice my setup using a mirror and hitting a straight putt on a launch monitor. I'm more of a feel guy on real greens so I don't like being that mechanical on the greens.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 4:23 pm to PureBlood
I always putt with the blank side of the ball up. I am only looking at a spot where I want to putt to and <12" infront of the ball to line up with.
My coach taught me that way and I have never moved from it. I've tried the line but the moment I hit the putt and see the line not rolling perfectly I immediately say "well frick" so it's more mental for me not changing.
My coach taught me that way and I have never moved from it. I've tried the line but the moment I hit the putt and see the line not rolling perfectly I immediately say "well frick" so it's more mental for me not changing.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 4:32 pm to PureBlood
Use the one it don't. It's all up to you. But be consistent. If you do the one in the course, so it in practice
Posted on 3/28/24 at 4:44 pm to PureBlood
I draw a line. Makes me totally focus on the stroke and speed with full confidence in the line. Just one less thing to think about once I’m over it.
Posted on 3/28/24 at 5:51 pm to PureBlood
Aim inside the hole on most putts inside 6 feet. Strike it firmly.
On long putts, let the ball drift on down hill putts.
Be patient.
Most putts are missed.
Make sure to play with friends whose tetanus shots are up to date. Some of my group have intermittent lockjaw in that they can’t form the words “that’s good” for some reason.
I use the Tour Response with the 1 inch wide stripe. I line to up to my intended line.
I miss some, I make some.
I hole some, I rake some.
Some go in, and some spin out,
It goes in more, when I don’t doubt.
On long putts, let the ball drift on down hill putts.
Be patient.
Most putts are missed.
Make sure to play with friends whose tetanus shots are up to date. Some of my group have intermittent lockjaw in that they can’t form the words “that’s good” for some reason.
I use the Tour Response with the 1 inch wide stripe. I line to up to my intended line.
I miss some, I make some.
I hole some, I rake some.
Some go in, and some spin out,
It goes in more, when I don’t doubt.
This post was edited on 3/28/24 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 3/29/24 at 9:18 pm to PureBlood
I draw a line on my balls with a Sharpie. Line it up on my intended line, so if I hit it on my line with the speed I want, I can only blame my read if I miss. If I push or pull it, I wasn’t gonna make it anyway.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 2:21 pm to PureBlood
No matter what I’m doing, T to Green, I prefer to see nothing but white. Obviously you can’t control that all the time.
As far as hitting your line, you’ve just got to get comfortable hitting everything at the same pace. No matter if it’s a 3 foot or 50 foot putt, I’m trying to leave 1-2 ft past the hole.
As far as hitting your line, you’ve just got to get comfortable hitting everything at the same pace. No matter if it’s a 3 foot or 50 foot putt, I’m trying to leave 1-2 ft past the hole.
Posted on 3/30/24 at 9:19 pm to PureBlood
I worry more about the line on my putter being aimed along my target line. I do that with my eyes directly over the ball, then step into my stance. If the putter face is right, then my alignment will be right. Then it’s just about putting the right stroke on it.
Posted on 4/1/24 at 10:50 am to PureBlood
I squat behind the ball and line up the ProV arrows in the general direction I think it needs to go based on the green undulation, etc., but it isn't gospel as I stand over the ball. Just helps with general orientation.
At set up I then look at the ground halfway to the hole for 3 seconds and stare at the hole for 3 seconds, then putt based on feel.
Quick process without a lot of second guessing.
ETA:
Big money putt or tournament scenario, I will do the walk around the green first to understand grain and things a bit more. But rarely. Pace of play is of ultimate importance to me generally.
At set up I then look at the ground halfway to the hole for 3 seconds and stare at the hole for 3 seconds, then putt based on feel.
Quick process without a lot of second guessing.
ETA:
Big money putt or tournament scenario, I will do the walk around the green first to understand grain and things a bit more. But rarely. Pace of play is of ultimate importance to me generally.
This post was edited on 4/1/24 at 10:52 am
Posted on 4/3/24 at 2:00 pm to PureBlood
stand behind your ball, look at the expected break while putting your putter behind your ball, pick an aiming spot up ahead, look down to make sure putter is aligned, and then STARE AT YOUR AIMING SPOT WHILE MAKING YOUR PUTTING STROKE.
Don't take your eyes off. You'll putt out of your mind.
Don't take your eyes off. You'll putt out of your mind.
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