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Putting
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:06 pm
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:06 pm
What are you realistically aiming at on long putts, I obviously understand the cup is where the ball needs to be, but what are you focused on or aiming for on longer putts? TIA
I am struggling with putting and looking for any type of advice.
I am struggling with putting and looking for any type of advice.
This post was edited on 3/13/18 at 1:07 pm
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Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:12 pm to bailey4442
Pick out your line to make it, then just focus on speed. Speed is 100% more critical on long putts
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:12 pm to bailey4442
You aim for the hole in the ground and hope for the best.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:13 pm to doubleh
how is your putting flow going doubleh??
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:14 pm to hehateme2285
I have the tendency to over/ under shoot, so yes I should probably focus more on speed. Thanks
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:16 pm to bailey4442
I seem to remember bailing you out with my putts during our scramble Saturday
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:20 pm to doubleh
Which is why I am concerned about my putting. haha You are welcome for getting you there.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 1:41 pm to bailey4442
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What are you realistically aiming at on long putts,
I am realistically aiming at the hole with the understanding that I am most likely going to miss, therefore, I think about a hoola-hoop or 5 gal bucket size hole around the hole as my ending spot. I know I can knock in the second one from inside there. Also, I want to be on the low side of the hole.
If I hit the perfect putt, it goes in, but I will not be 3 putting because I went for a hero shot.
It's all about speed.
This post was edited on 3/13/18 at 1:46 pm
Posted on 3/13/18 at 2:15 pm to bailey4442
quote:The high point of the arc.
What are you realistically aiming at on long putts
Posted on 3/13/18 at 2:50 pm to bailey4442
Speed gets you to the hole. So speed first then aim. 10 feet short or past isn't going to help your score.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 4:01 pm to bailey4442
Bring 5 balls to the practice green and put them on a line going away from the hole in 2 foot increments. Do this from around 4 or 5 positions around the hole so you get uphill, downhill, right to left and left to right breaks. Lay the little flag down about 18 inches behind the hole. Focus only on speed. You’ll know the break by the first two putts from each position. Your goal is to make, but decitneily never hit it hard enough to reach the flag behind the hole.
Make this your routine every time you play and you’ll be a great speed putter
Make this your routine every time you play and you’ll be a great speed putter
Posted on 3/13/18 at 4:04 pm to dpd901
I’d also add to try the saw/claw/pencil grip. If your distance consistenticy is your problem, your right wrist is breaking down and releasing inconsistently
Posted on 3/13/18 at 4:43 pm to NC17
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So speed first then aim.
This, although I make damn sure my read is good and not rushed. If I nail down the right read, then all I have to do is make sure my speed is correct. This is taking for granted that my stroke is ok. Sometimes I start getting lazy and will start mishitting my puts.
Posted on 3/13/18 at 9:10 pm to AlxTgr
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The high point of the arc.
^^This is the correct answer if it’s a breaking putt.
If not, unrealistic on a long putt, the hole. Every putt can be made & every putt can be missed. Think make on every putt regardless of distance.
The high point of the arc.
^^This is the correct answer if it’s a breaking putt.
If not, unrealistic on a long putt, the hole. Every putt can be made & every putt can be missed. Think make on every putt regardless of distance.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 2:18 am to Pioneer BS 175
For some reason,on really long putts, I consistently putt much better looking at the hole/line instead of the ball. It seems my eyes tell me how much of a stroke to make. I can't help but look at the putterhead on those long strokes and it screws me up.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 7:55 am to NC17
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Speed gets you to the hole. So speed first then aim. 10 feet short or past isn't going to help your score
Both are pretty damn important. 10 ft left or right with good speed isn't going to help either
Posted on 3/14/18 at 8:42 am to bailey4442
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What are you realistically aiming at on long putts,
To keep it within 3ft. The thought behind that is, 3ft long is still within 3ft but it definitely has a chance to go in VERSUS trying to drain it and leave it 5ft short because speed is critical (as others have said). SO, I try to keep it within 3 ft.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 8:53 am to bailey4442
the hole??
I'm trying to roll it in with dead weight on anything outside 30 feet or so. Inside of that I'm trying to make it and if I miss hopefully about 1 ft by. Inside of 5 feet I'll often hit it with pace to take some break out of it and if I miss it can run 3+ ft. by, but it drastically lowers my miss percentage.
I'm trying to roll it in with dead weight on anything outside 30 feet or so. Inside of that I'm trying to make it and if I miss hopefully about 1 ft by. Inside of 5 feet I'll often hit it with pace to take some break out of it and if I miss it can run 3+ ft. by, but it drastically lowers my miss percentage.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 6:34 pm to bailey4442
Don't worry about making long ones. Just try and get the distance right.
If you do that, you may bee pleasantly surprised by how many fall in.
If you do that, you may bee pleasantly surprised by how many fall in.
Posted on 3/14/18 at 8:56 pm to bailey4442
As another poster stated, speed is most important.
Pick a spot a few feet from the ball on the line you want, aim for it, then focus on your speed.
Also, be sure to keep your head down through the stroke. See lots of guys on long putts pull up because they're anxious to see where the ball is headed. It usually ends up way short.
Getting it within a 3-foot circle on putts of 25+ feet is a good stroke.
Pick a spot a few feet from the ball on the line you want, aim for it, then focus on your speed.
Also, be sure to keep your head down through the stroke. See lots of guys on long putts pull up because they're anxious to see where the ball is headed. It usually ends up way short.
Getting it within a 3-foot circle on putts of 25+ feet is a good stroke.
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