- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Best putting tip you've ever received?
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:25 pm to Sader1990
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:25 pm to Sader1990
Yeah, you don't want to be the guy holding everyone up, but try to read the putt from all four angles. Look at other putts, even if they are from a different angles & distances, and see how they are breaking when rolling towards the hole. You don't want to overthink it, but you do what you can to get all the data you can.
If you have a long putt, sometimes it's good to make your target a 2-3 foot ring around the hole and try to setup your second putt. Almost like you're playing croquet. Too many people on long putts treat it like its a Hail Mary or half court shot and the ball just races by the hole.
If you have a long putt, sometimes it's good to make your target a 2-3 foot ring around the hole and try to setup your second putt. Almost like you're playing croquet. Too many people on long putts treat it like its a Hail Mary or half court shot and the ball just races by the hole.
3
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:39 pm to FairhopeTider
quote:
Yeah, you don't want to be the guy holding everyone up, but try to read the putt from all four angles.
I dont do that but if you find a routine that works for you that is reasonable than do it.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:49 pm to BabyTac
Short backstroke. No decelerating.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 1:52 pm to FairhopeTider
quote:I find it's much easier to read the break from the opposite side of the hole. That's usually where I find the line getting a mental picture of where the ball needs to start and at what speed.
Yeah, you don't want to be the guy holding everyone up, but try to read the putt from all four angles. Look at other putts, even if they are from a different angles & distances, and see how they are breaking when rolling towards the hole. You don't want to overthink it, but you do what you can to get all the data you can.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 2:29 pm to ell_13
Yeah, it's amazing how different a putt will look from the other side sometimes.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 3:57 pm to FairhopeTider
The best putting tip that has worked for me is:
I'm a right-hander. I use the left hand low approach.
Take your stance and when you putt, concentrate on not moving your left ear. It sounds crazy, but it will keep your head still. Crenshaw advises this tip.
Also, as mentioned itt, I putt using the birdie,par, bogey method on the practice green. I do not leave until I am -5. It works on your pressure game.
I'm a right-hander. I use the left hand low approach.
Take your stance and when you putt, concentrate on not moving your left ear. It sounds crazy, but it will keep your head still. Crenshaw advises this tip.
Also, as mentioned itt, I putt using the birdie,par, bogey method on the practice green. I do not leave until I am -5. It works on your pressure game.
Posted on 5/31/17 at 4:14 pm to KingBarkus
quote:
Also, as mentioned itt, I putt using the birdie,par, bogey method on the practice green. I do not leave until I am -5. It works on your pressure game.
How far are you from the hole when you start?
Posted on 6/1/17 at 12:27 pm to Sader1990
quote:
How far are you from the hole when you start?
It varies depending on the condition of the putting green, how I'm playing, my mindset. It could be 5 or 6 feet or as many as 15. Create your own pressure putts. It's a fun drill.
Posted on 6/1/17 at 12:39 pm to FairhopeTider
quote:
Look at other putts, even if they are from a different angles & distances, and see how they are breaking when rolling towards the hole.
It blows my mind sometimes when people don't do this. It's so easy to watch someone else putt. Obviously if someone has a little different line it won't be the same break, but you should at least be able to get a general feel for the putt either being uphill, downhill, or the way it breaks.
Page 3 of 3
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News