This is the first time I've ever seen grain shown in a truly VISIBLE and understandable way in a video on UA-cam. Well done. I've forward the link to this video to several golfing friends so that they might better understand how to read grain.
@@CraigHocknullGolf I like how you’re clear and to the point with your instructions. You don’t add fluff. I think golf instruction should be simple to be most effective. I’m working thru your content right now. I’ll let you know if I find something missing. But I would like to hear your approach on the course plus some drills to improve short breaking putts (ie. 4-5 footers that break anywhere from edge to 1-2 inches). I have trouble picking a line and deciding on pace. Thanks!
@@CraigHocknullGolf I live in the Bay Area (California). I got your heart! I played this morning and I approached the greens with enlightened eyes! Even though missed lots of birdie putts it was my strokes not the misreadings! Thank you again! I am sure someday I can visit and play at your course!
How much time are you allowed to have for reading and preparing for your put ? And, are you allowed to wear polarized sunglasses to assist you in better seeing the grain of the greens? Thank you for your instructions
Great question! Firstly yes you can wear polarized glasses that may be able to assist you in seeing color change of the grain. If you are the first player to play you are allotted 45 seconds to without undue delay, arrive at your ball, assess the situation, complete your green read and execute the shot. If you are player two and three you get a lot more time to assess the situation before I you would be in breach of delay of play. On the green it is a little different. A lot of players take more time. Although it is an issue of slow play I have never seen anyone put on the clock or penalized because they are taking too much time in reading greens. If you go through everything that I discuss in my videos you should be able to get faster and faster with more experience. Best of luck let me know how it goes.
Gravity is going to pull the ball down hill. As you look at where water would flow across the green you may be able to see how the slopes would influence the ball. When putting to the hole you can see the location of the hole and figure out where to putt the ball to either go with gravity or fight gravity in order to sink the putt.
This is how green reading should be done. Nice job!. I know every break and grain direction and slope for every green I play on. As a matter of fact, I can read those greens at midnight with nothing but a burning candle in my hand. I venture to say that I can read them as well as any pro on the planet. How? Cause I "cheat" . Yes I call it "cheating" because it greatly simplifies green reading and therefore should be illegal. What am I talking about? They're called "Green Books" but should be called "cheater's books". Those magic little booklets EVERY pro has in his/her back pocket. Ever wonder why those pockets are so huge? Now if you had those books and a professional caddie, you too could become a robot like the pros. Yes they still have to execute but without the pressure of worrying about whether the read is correct. That's a BIG deal.
The books are great! I thought you were going to say that you could read them at midnight because you can feel the breaks with your feet and balance. Great green readers leave no stone unturned! Thanks for your comment.
It’s the same. The reason why it’s dark is you’re seeing the shadow under-sided of the grass. When the grass leaf is laying down away from you the sun reflects of the back of the leaf. It doesn’t really have anything to do with the sun. It has more to do with the plant having a natural desire grow down hill toward water.
This is money. One of the best, if not the best greens reading video on UA-cam. Thank you!!!
Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad I could help! Cheers!
Excellent breakdown sir. ❤
I’m glad I was able to help. Thank you very much!
This is the first time I've ever seen grain shown in a truly VISIBLE and understandable way in a video on UA-cam. Well done. I've forward the link to this video to several golfing friends so that they might better understand how to read grain.
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope it helps your friends as well! Cheers!
Thank you very much.
flipping your hand, walking backwards, and reading the edge of the hole to understand the slope are the gems.
Thank you! I’m glad you now have some more tools to work with!
Great video Craig! Thanks much! God bless!
May God bless you also!
Thanks so much for your great tips Craig.
You are welcome!
great. help understanding the green. Like the examples.
You’re welcome!
This video should have waaaayyyyyy more than 3,800 views. Way way more.
Thank you! Is there anything in particular that you really liked?
Very underrated instructor
Thank you! Is there anything in particular that you like about my teaching? Do you have any suggestions for what videos I should do? Cheers!
@@CraigHocknullGolf I like how you’re clear and to the point with your instructions. You don’t add fluff. I think golf instruction should be simple to be most effective.
I’m working thru your content right now. I’ll let you know if I find something missing. But I would like to hear your approach on the course plus some drills to improve short breaking putts (ie. 4-5 footers that break anywhere from edge to 1-2 inches). I have trouble picking a line and deciding on pace. Thanks!
I wish we can have you in our golf courses! BTW, your lessons are still amazingly helpful for understanding any greens on any courses! Thank you!
Thank you! Which golf courses are your courses? Maybe I can help?
@@CraigHocknullGolf I live in the Bay Area (California).
I got your heart! I played this morning and I approached the greens with enlightened eyes! Even though missed lots of birdie putts it was my strokes not the misreadings! Thank you again! I am sure someday I can visit and play at your course!
Which course do you play the most?
@@CraigHocknullGolf Golf Course at Moffett and Sunnyvale Golf Course. Both are public courses.
Master Craig!
When you have a chance to visit the Bay Area, I wish I can have the honor to buy you good meal. Seriously.
I feel like I’m a little better at golf after watching this
I’m glad I could help!
Great video. Thank you.
You are welcome! What did you find most helpful and have you tried it over the last couple of weeks?
Great video
Thank you!
How much time are you allowed to have for reading and preparing for your put ? And, are you allowed to wear polarized sunglasses to assist you in better seeing the grain of the greens? Thank you for your instructions
Great question! Firstly yes you can wear polarized glasses that may be able to assist you in seeing color change of the grain. If you are the first player to play you are allotted 45 seconds to without undue delay, arrive at your ball, assess the situation, complete your green read and execute the shot. If you are player two and three you get a lot more time to assess the situation before I you would be in breach of delay of play. On the green it is a little different. A lot of players take more time. Although it is an issue of slow play I have never seen anyone put on the clock or penalized because they are taking too much time in reading greens. If you go through everything that I discuss in my videos you should be able to get faster and faster with more experience. Best of luck let me know how it goes.
@@CraigHocknullGolf Thank you very much for your reply. I appreciate your videos and what you do for the game of golf.
So the ball is going toward where the water is running off the green?
Gravity is going to pull the ball down hill. As you look at where water would flow across the green you may be able to see how the slopes would influence the ball. When putting to the hole you can see the location of the hole and figure out where to putt the ball to either go with gravity or fight gravity in order to sink the putt.
This is how green reading should be done. Nice job!.
I know every break and grain direction and slope for every green I play on. As a matter of fact, I can read those greens at midnight with nothing but a burning candle in my hand. I venture to say that I can read them as well as any pro on the planet. How? Cause I "cheat" . Yes I call it "cheating" because it greatly simplifies green reading and therefore should be illegal. What am I talking about? They're called "Green Books" but should be called "cheater's books". Those magic little booklets EVERY pro has in his/her back pocket. Ever wonder why those pockets are so huge?
Now if you had those books and a professional caddie, you too could become a robot like the pros. Yes they still have to execute but without the pressure of worrying about whether the read is correct. That's a BIG deal.
The books are great! I thought you were going to say that you could read them at midnight because you can feel the breaks with your feet and balance. Great green readers leave no stone unturned! Thanks for your comment.
Great
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Is the dark side and shiny side rule the same in the Southern Hemisphere or is it the opposite
It’s the same. The reason why it’s dark is you’re seeing the shadow under-sided of the grass. When the grass leaf is laying down away from you the sun reflects of the back of the leaf. It doesn’t really have anything to do with the sun. It has more to do with the plant having a natural desire grow down hill toward water.
On another note, when do we get the video about technique?
What are you referring to?
Glenwild Ladies Short Putt Accuracy Clinic
Thanks, I hadn't got that far watching my way through your videos.
drop the mike. wow thank you!
Glad you loved it. Thank You!
Very good presentation, to help all level of golfers 🏌️♀️.
Well Done 👍
Thank you!