Hey everyone thanks for dropping by and watching the vid, drop a ❤️ and give it a go if you are looking for something to spark your putting into life 👍
Would love more short, but effective tips like this. I feel like a lot of golfers restate and drag on what they're saying just for video length. This got all the info I needed in a nice and short amount of time and I love that!
As a golfer who struggles immensely on the greens (putting yips since three years back) I will definitely give this a go next round/practice. I think it can help with both distance control and taking the focus off impact which is my achilles heel. Great video as usual!
So this technique I actually use when I'm 15ft or more out. Really helps me with pace control and getting my ball within putter length to sink that next putt. Takes some getting use to but if you can get it down it has its benefits! Great stuff Peter!
I tried it on the Range and if you hit one pure, the feeling is incredible. I just could not repeat it every time so I stopped trying. But do it for the fun.
I use this method for my putting and surprise you put this vid up. Just to share - being left master eye, I have switch to a LH Odessey 7 putter even though I play rest of my clubs RH as I feel so much better distance control n roll with opposite hand but grip it as I would a RH putter. It has bought my putting stats below 28putts per round ever since
The putting drill that helped me a lot with distance control recently was James Robinson tip from Rick's video. That long stare at the end really does work.
Yep my pace has improved a lot since doing this. Really tells your brain how hard you need to hit it. I notice myself actually taking a slightly different stroke than I'd "planned" in my practice swing and it works out because my brain overrules my plan lol
This definitely works. I recently changed to a similar method focusing on the line extending through and beyond the hole from an intermediate point. The result was a revelation, 4 birdies in my next round with three on consecutive holes. It also stopped me getting stuck over putts and helped clear my head of negative thoughts on short ones.
I tend to use the intermediate targets until I get to long putts. On long putts I look at the line initially than focus the rest on speed along. I had only 12 putts on the back nine the other day, although one was a zero putt chip in. So it seems to work for me.
great resemblance to a pocket billiard drill I used to do: line up the shot, get down on the shot, 2 or 3 practise strokes, close your eyes, backswing, and shoot. Only open your eyes when you hear i rattle. It really makes you focus on technique. I also tried this with half iron swings in golf, it sort of works.. With this drill, i can imagine if your technique's good and your body knows what to do, when focussing on the target you have a better idea of the amount of energy you have to give the ball. Tried it last few days, works well :) Great drill/technique to putt!! =D
I started using this method years ago after I got a really bad case of the "yips". Another older golfer told me to look at the hole which keeps me from "hitting" the ball. And it also improved my distance control.
Incredibly hard working, Peter was at my golf club last night practicing short game, finishes there, goes home and posts this video! As I said last night, best of luck with your next tournament.
I’ve always looked at the hole on shorter putts or intermediate target on longer ones. Heard it likened to throwing a baseball where you don’t look at the ball you look at your teammates glove to know how hard to throw it.
Just started playing 2 months ago and hit an 83 yesterday! 2 birdies! It's all on reading the greens! Doesn't matter the technique, alignment is EVERYTHING!
I put this way from time to time ever since I saw Jordan do it when he first came out on the pga tour. It is a remarkable way to put 10ft and in...Jordan started putting that way on short putts because he could see the hole in his periferal vision and it would make him miss it left.. By looking at the hole it eliminates that tendency.... Thanks Pete :)
I love that. I did that 25 years ago. I have changed it slightly. I look at the hole with 2 practice putts. Then go to the intermediate on the actual putt. Wow. It works for me but not some others.
This kind of blew my mind a little bit, I’ve played pool, hockey and darts for a long time. And in all of those things I’m always looking at a target and trusting my shot. Why am I just staring at the golf ball on a putt...? 🤯
I’ve been doing this for 2 years now and have never struck putts more pure. It’s fun watching the ball come back into your vision right before it goes in the cup.
I used to try to line up the ball and it never worked. I was always second guessing myself after standing over the putt. I now pick my intermediate target, practice a couple of putting strokes to get a feel for distance and pace while staring at the hole , then line up my putter, look at the hole and go. Basically what your video is saying. It works so much better for me. Peter, love your sweatshirts. Please explain how you chose your logo.
Wow! Decided to try this yesterday. First putt was a, for me, lengthy putt at about 12 feet. Holed it on the first try using this method! Along with a few more. Also find that the distance control on my misses is much better. Thanks for sharing this Peter!
Like Drew said before, I have played all kinds of sports where looking at the target is the key to accuracy but never tried it in putting. Tried it yesterday after watching this vid and matched my PR 72 but with only 26 putts. Pretty stoked.
been doing this for the past couple seasons. if you can trust your body to start it on the right line, looking at the hole was the best thing for my game. speed control much less an issue
I’ve been doing this for a couple of years and it really works. I also find on long puts I have better distance control, or at least leave less short. The way I see it humans are target oriented, hunters by instinct. If i give you a golf ball and ask you to roll it into a hole 20 foot away, when you do it you naturally look at the hole or intermediate spot not your hand. Don’t fight human nature.
I do the no look putting for almost 3 years now and it works for me just fine. When I focused on the ball and putter, somehow I lost tempo/rhythm and my putts were not that accurate. When doing the No-look putting, I look at the end of the putt line, not the hole, unless the putt is straight. If it is downhill, I focus on a spot infront, if uphill, I focus at a point beyond the hole/puttline. It really works well.
I have putted like this for the past couple of years but only on putts under 15 feet and also mostly straight putts. Dropped to single digits and putt stats improved from 35 putts per round down to 32.
I was working on the head space thing too, I found out that focusing on the glare of the ball really helps me forget about the technique and focus on the putting
I try to visualize the entire line of the putt then pick an intermediate point to putt to and then let the green work for the final approach to the hole. If I do not make the putt, I will be close enough for a tap in.
I always choose my line, imagine the roll, and then just focus on flowing through the ball, commiting the to putt I've imagined, from there you can't affect break or strike, just hope you hit it clean and how you imagined it and let the ball do the rest, can't control anything else
I've not done this specifically but I do something similar. I take 2 realistic practice swings looking at the target. However I do add something to it. If its uphill I pick a spot past the hole as my "pace" target. If its downhill I pick a spot short of the hole. I always try to "feel" that distance. It works for me most of the time. I also use it to adjust pace depending on the greens. If they are faster than what I'm seeing I'll look short and vice versa.
I've found that for some reason my rolls are so pure using this method. End over end rolling and the pace control on longer lag putts are insanely good!
I have been trying this without the routine part and had mixed results so adding the routine will hopefully make the results as good as the good ones I have had as it feels great when it’s working 👍🏼
I never look at the ball. I pick a target (smallest possible point) 30cm in front of the ball and try to put the ball over that point. Improved especially all puts inside 3m / 10feet, and make sure the start line is right for long puts
This actually works pretty well for chip and pitch shots as well 👍 I personally just look at the ball from the start of the back swing to the top, and as soon as the transition down starts, I try and let my eyes freely and fluidly sweep up to either the hole or my landing spot, depending on the shot type.
Used this at the golf course today. I think I saved at least 10 strokes with this method. I also hit two 15+ foot birdie putts and got more pars than usual. My average putts per hole is usually around 2.4 and it dropped to 1.8. I’m definitely a believer. Problem is, you get ridiculed by your golf mates. But I was rolling the rock so I didn’t care!!!
To avoid pulling right to left putts (righty), I select a couple blades of grass (or ball mark etc.) on the intended line of my putter stroke and make sure the head travels along this line vs looking across my body at the hole...
when I do a practice round I find that helps when putting is if I don’t keep the ball high side or get pass the hole I have to add an additional putter length in distance for the second putt. One length if I’m short one length if I’m on the low side.
Another top video Pete. Looking forward to giving this one a go because the close your eyes Sergio Garcia method isn’t working 😂 in fact it’s more of a wince watching it whizz by
Very interesting… when I’m putting well, I stick to a specific routine which is to pick a spot about 16” in front of the ball that I want to roll over. It’s not quite the intermediate distance you referred to, but it’s the same principle. When I’m not putting well, I’m usually too focused on the hole. Also, i visualize the path… almost like a shot tracer. It’s spot 16” up, ball, “draw” a line with my eyes from the ball thru the target to the hole, ball, swing…
I think looking at the target is especially good when you have a very long put, where the one-put is basically out of the discussion and you want to go to the dustbin lid to two-put. I actually kinda tumbled into this last weekend on my own and it was excellent on the putting green. Of course, on the course, I reverted to bad old ways and it kinda broke down, but I do think looking at the target makes much more sense than to focus on the ball like the proverbial rainman.
I actually started doing this 2 months ago when my golf season began and I've noticed my # of putts per round have gone down and so have my 3 putts. By looking at the hole, I'm more controlled with my stroke and my misses are much more make-able than in the past. I would definitely give this a try if you aren't as confident in your putting!
I’ve been trying this for the last couple of days on my putting matt and went to the putting green today and I don’t think I’ve ever had better pace. On short puts I focused on a specific thing that I wanted to hit such as a blemish on the flag stick or a blade of grass on the back of the hole and I think that made a difference.
Interesting drill though I have to say it runs counter to my mindset. My usual putting method is to keep my eyes down after hitting the ball for a second or two and focus purely on the strike. That said I will give the Speith Drill a try out, certainly for putts of 6 feet away. Cheers
That's what I do cause I believe cause it's a stationary swing it's not important to keep your eye on the ball for a putt. It's taken me since last July (cause it pissed me off really bad) and I'm finally shooting under par consistently and saving my ass on long par putts
Where do I get myself one of those laser line projectors/simulators? Don’t even know what they are called to search but hoping there’s a basic one that produces a line as a putting aid, seems a great idea.
I started doing this, and everyone thinks I'm nuts. But I average 2.5 strokes gained on 18 holes over the course of about a month after starting. It does work for sure. Seems to help a ton with speed control.
@@OntheFringeGolf I didn't really have to put much thought into it. The visual of the hole just naturally brought the stroke. I think it takes one side of the struggle out if the equation, the line. Which seems to just mentally work itself out.
Honestly when I put at my best I think of my putts as if I'm playing tiger woods pga tour 2008 and kind of imagine a spot past or before the hole and putt straight to it. Picking just a line usually messes me up since the line is dependent on the pace of the putt. It's kind if like a triangle of pace where you pick a spot inside
Caught myself doing this on a hole last round…just the one. I made it but never thought of making a routine out of it. I actually thought the opposite like I shouldn’t let this become a habit so maybe that’s why I putted like crap the rest of the round 🤦🏻♂️.
Honestly, as a basketball player turned golfer, I’ve thought about this a lot. I often wonder if letting your muscle memory kick in would allow your technique to get take control
Ive been using the 2nd technique my whole life. I thought this was common. You just find the line. Then find a spot on the line about 1 foot in front of the ball that is on your original line. If you hit that spot and have correct line, in theory the ball goes in everytime.
No joke but growing up Mario golf made putting the strongest part of my game. Read the speed and slope. I would pick something in background to line up putt and boom.
My putting ruins my game. Had a 2-3 foot birdie putt this morning and I fuking missed it. I dnt hit many birdies even tho I can get on green in 2 or 3 depending on par 4 or par 5 and I get overly excited. I just hate it so much.
@@OntheFringeGolf lol if I had more money I'd definitely be throwing clubs in woods or water. The worst is when I'm hitting good shots, a group tells me to play through and I hack it like an idiot!
I've tried putting while looking at the ball and I've never been able to do it. I've had much more success just looking at my target while making my putting stroke.
Wait, don’t baseball pitchers and cricket bowlers stare at the ball in their hand as they throw it? No, no they don’t! They look at the TARGET! Your tip makes perfect sense.
Hey everyone thanks for dropping by and watching the vid, drop a ❤️ and give it a go if you are looking for something to spark your putting into life 👍
Saw the method, went to the golf course and made pretty much everything inside of 15 feet, thanks for the tip mate.
Would love more short, but effective tips like this. I feel like a lot of golfers restate and drag on what they're saying just for video length. This got all the info I needed in a nice and short amount of time and I love that!
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
As a golfer who struggles immensely on the greens (putting yips since three years back) I will definitely give this a go next round/practice. I think it can help with both distance control and taking the focus off impact which is my achilles heel. Great video as usual!
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
So this technique I actually use when I'm 15ft or more out. Really helps me with pace control and getting my ball within putter length to sink that next putt. Takes some getting use to but if you can get it down it has its benefits! Great stuff Peter!
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Great advice and drills, think I'll take the "no look" theory into my irons, woods, and driver too!
That’s actually very funny man. Worth a try eh!
I tried it on the Range and if you hit one pure, the feeling is incredible. I just could not repeat it every time so I stopped trying. But do it for the fun.
I've hit driver with my eyes closed once,it went surprisingly well.the next 3 wood didn't however 😁
Changed to looking at the hole about 5 years ago. Works for me.
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I use this method for my putting and surprise you put this vid up. Just to share - being left master eye, I have switch to a LH Odessey 7 putter even though I play rest of my clubs RH as I feel so much better distance control n roll with opposite hand but grip it as I would a RH putter. It has bought my putting stats below 28putts per round ever since
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The putting drill that helped me a lot with distance control recently was James Robinson tip from Rick's video. That long stare at the end really does work.
Yep my pace has improved a lot since doing this. Really tells your brain how hard you need to hit it. I notice myself actually taking a slightly different stroke than I'd "planned" in my practice swing and it works out because my brain overrules my plan lol
For me the same, this combined with watching a point in front of the ball. Ball, target, slow back to the ball, point in front, hit.
Tried it yesterday and it was very effective! Thanks a lot Peter!
This definitely works. I recently changed to a similar method focusing on the line extending through and beyond the hole from an intermediate point. The result was a revelation, 4 birdies in my next round with three on consecutive holes. It also stopped me getting stuck over putts and helped clear my head of negative thoughts on short ones.
I tend to use the intermediate targets until I get to long putts. On long putts I look at the line initially than focus the rest on speed along. I had only 12 putts on the back nine the other day, although one was a zero putt chip in. So it seems to work for me.
great resemblance to a pocket billiard drill I used to do: line up the shot, get down on the shot, 2 or 3 practise strokes, close your eyes, backswing, and shoot. Only open your eyes when you hear i rattle. It really makes you focus on technique. I also tried this with half iron swings in golf, it sort of works..
With this drill, i can imagine if your technique's good and your body knows what to do, when focussing on the target you have a better idea of the amount of energy you have to give the ball. Tried it last few days, works well :) Great drill/technique to putt!! =D
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I started using this method years ago after I got a really bad case of the "yips". Another older golfer told me to look at the hole which keeps me from "hitting" the ball. And it also improved my distance control.
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
Incredibly hard working, Peter was at my golf club last night practicing short game, finishes there, goes home and posts this video!
As I said last night, best of luck with your next tournament.
Thanks for reminding me. I use to do this, but forgot. It helped me tremendously back when I was putting this way. Thanks Peter!!!
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I’ve always looked at the hole on shorter putts or intermediate target on longer ones. Heard it likened to throwing a baseball where you don’t look at the ball you look at your teammates glove to know how hard to throw it.
Tried it. It helped. Sticking with it.
Thank you!
I'll startet with this technique 2 weeks ago. Already getting better. Specifically in distance control
Just started playing 2 months ago and hit an 83 yesterday! 2 birdies! It's all on reading the greens! Doesn't matter the technique, alignment is EVERYTHING!
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I put this way from time to time ever since I saw Jordan do it when he first came out on the pga tour. It is a remarkable way to put 10ft and in...Jordan started putting that way on short putts because he could see the hole in his periferal vision and it would make him miss it left.. By looking at the hole it eliminates that tendency.... Thanks Pete :)
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I love that. I did that 25 years ago. I have changed it slightly. I look at the hole with 2 practice putts. Then go to the intermediate on the actual putt. Wow. It works for me but not some others.
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Will defo try this next round. Thanks pete
Gonna have to try this out. Thanks for the tip. 👍🏼
This kind of blew my mind a little bit, I’ve played pool, hockey and darts for a long time. And in all of those things I’m always looking at a target and trusting my shot. Why am I just staring at the golf ball on a putt...? 🤯
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Great lesson Peter. Will try and use both methods tomorrow on the course. Great enthusiasm you come across very well. 😀👍⛳️👌
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Gonna try this next week at Mossek hall
i like it for longer putts. the distance control - if hit perfect - is very consistent!
I’ve been doing this for 2 years now and have never struck putts more pure. It’s fun watching the ball come back into your vision right before it goes in the cup.
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I’ve struggled with short putts. Tried this method for 10 feet and in 3 weeks ago. Amazing results. 90% made. I kept track. Yes!!
I used to try to line up the ball and it never worked. I was always second guessing myself after standing over the putt. I now pick my intermediate target, practice a couple of putting strokes to get a feel for distance and pace while staring at the hole , then line up my putter, look at the hole and go. Basically what your video is saying. It works so much better for me. Peter, love your sweatshirts. Please explain how you chose your logo.
Thanks Peter, my putt out mat just arrived so will definitely try this technique. (God knows, I need help on the greens!) Cheers.
Love the looks of that putter, Pete! Cheers!
Excellent drill I will try it. Thank you
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Wow! Decided to try this yesterday. First putt was a, for me, lengthy putt at about 12 feet. Holed it on the first try using this method! Along with a few more. Also find that the distance control on my misses is much better. Thanks for sharing this Peter!
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I started using this after watching it in another video and it has 100% improved my putting accuracy.
Like Drew said before, I have played all kinds of sports where looking at the target is the key to accuracy but never tried it in putting. Tried it yesterday after watching this vid and matched my PR 72 but with only 26 putts. Pretty stoked.
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
been doing this for the past couple seasons. if you can trust your body to start it on the right line, looking at the hole was the best thing for my game. speed control much less an issue
I’ve been doing this for a couple of years and it really works. I also find on long puts I have better distance control, or at least leave less short. The way I see it humans are target oriented, hunters by instinct. If i give you a golf ball and ask you to roll it into a hole 20 foot away, when you do it you naturally look at the hole or intermediate spot not your hand. Don’t fight human nature.
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
I do the no look putting for almost 3 years now and it works for me just fine. When I focused on the ball and putter, somehow I lost tempo/rhythm and my putts were not that accurate. When doing the No-look putting, I look at the end of the putt line, not the hole, unless the putt is straight. If it is downhill, I focus on a spot infront, if uphill, I focus at a point beyond the hole/puttline. It really works well.
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
Finally someone is talking about this.
I have tried the Jordan Speith method, and it works. You just have to trust your stroke. Don't over think it, and you will putt mire consistently.
I have putted like this for the past couple of years but only on putts under 15 feet and also mostly straight putts. Dropped to single digits and putt stats improved from 35 putts per round down to 32.
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I was working on the head space thing too, I found out that focusing on the glare of the ball really helps me forget about the technique and focus on the putting
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I’ve been using this method for years! Really helps with feel/speed when putting
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I try to visualize the entire line of the putt then pick an intermediate point to putt to and then let the green work for the final approach to the hole. If I do not make the putt, I will be close enough for a tap in.
I always choose my line, imagine the roll, and then just focus on flowing through the ball, commiting the to putt I've imagined, from there you can't affect break or strike, just hope you hit it clean and how you imagined it and let the ball do the rest, can't control anything else
I've not done this specifically but I do something similar. I take 2 realistic practice swings looking at the target. However I do add something to it. If its uphill I pick a spot past the hole as my "pace" target. If its downhill I pick a spot short of the hole. I always try to "feel" that distance. It works for me most of the time. I also use it to adjust pace depending on the greens. If they are faster than what I'm seeing I'll look short and vice versa.
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
I've found that for some reason my rolls are so pure using this method. End over end rolling and the pace control on longer lag putts are insanely good!
I have been trying this without the routine part and had mixed results so adding the routine will hopefully make the results as good as the good ones I have had as it feels great when it’s working 👍🏼
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
Love this drill
I never look at the ball. I pick a target (smallest possible point) 30cm in front of the ball and try to put the ball over that point. Improved especially all puts inside 3m / 10feet, and make sure the start line is right for long puts
This actually works pretty well for chip and pitch shots as well 👍 I personally just look at the ball from the start of the back swing to the top, and as soon as the transition down starts, I try and let my eyes freely and fluidly sweep up to either the hole or my landing spot, depending on the shot type.
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
Good tip sir. Remind me of bowling, you focus on the target.
Jordan got away from this as it messed up his alignment. I found it good for 3 foot straight in outs. Helped me be aggressive.
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Used this at the golf course today. I think I saved at least 10 strokes with this method. I also hit two 15+ foot birdie putts and got more pars than usual. My average putts per hole is usually around 2.4 and it dropped to 1.8. I’m definitely a believer.
Problem is, you get ridiculed by your golf mates. But I was rolling the rock so I didn’t care!!!
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To avoid pulling right to left putts (righty), I select a couple blades of grass (or ball mark etc.) on the intended line of my putter stroke and make sure the head travels along this line vs looking across my body at the hole...
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when I do a practice round I find that helps when putting is if I don’t keep the ball high side or get pass the hole I have to add an additional putter length in distance for the second putt. One length if I’m short one length if I’m on the low side.
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Another top video Pete. Looking forward to giving this one a go because the close your eyes Sergio Garcia method isn’t working 😂 in fact it’s more of a wince watching it whizz by
Notification popped up ! Immediately grabbed putting mat 😂 definitely something I’m going to practicing on 👍🏻🏌️♂️⛳️
Very interesting… when I’m putting well, I stick to a specific routine which is to pick a spot about 16” in front of the ball that I want to roll over. It’s not quite the intermediate distance you referred to, but it’s the same principle. When I’m not putting well, I’m usually too focused on the hole. Also, i visualize the path… almost like a shot tracer. It’s spot 16” up, ball, “draw” a line with my eyes from the ball thru the target to the hole, ball, swing…
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I think looking at the target is especially good when you have a very long put, where the one-put is basically out of the discussion and you want to go to the dustbin lid to two-put. I actually kinda tumbled into this last weekend on my own and it was excellent on the putting green. Of course, on the course, I reverted to bad old ways and it kinda broke down, but I do think looking at the target makes much more sense than to focus on the ball like the proverbial rainman.
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I actually started doing this 2 months ago when my golf season began and I've noticed my # of putts per round have gone down and so have my 3 putts. By looking at the hole, I'm more controlled with my stroke and my misses are much more make-able than in the past. I would definitely give this a try if you aren't as confident in your putting!
I like this.
Great video this 👍🏻
I’ve been trying this for the last couple of days on my putting matt and went to the putting green today and I don’t think I’ve ever had better pace. On short puts I focused on a specific thing that I wanted to hit such as a blemish on the flag stick or a blade of grass on the back of the hole and I think that made a difference.
Interesting drill though I have to say it runs counter to my mindset. My usual putting method is to keep my eyes down after hitting the ball for a second or two and focus purely on the strike.
That said I will give the Speith Drill a try out, certainly for putts of 6 feet away.
Cheers
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I need all the help I can get putting thanks
I some times find following my putter on the back stroke really helps keep it straighter.......
That's what I do cause I believe cause it's a stationary swing it's not important to keep your eye on the ball for a putt. It's taken me since last July (cause it pissed me off really bad) and I'm finally shooting under par consistently and saving my ass on long par putts
Agreed. Watch the clubhead and nothing else.
Where do I get myself one of those laser line projectors/simulators? Don’t even know what they are called to search but hoping there’s a basic one that produces a line as a putting aid, seems a great idea.
I started doing this, and everyone thinks I'm nuts. But I average 2.5 strokes gained on 18 holes over the course of about a month after starting. It does work for sure. Seems to help a ton with speed control.
Did you practice at all on your stroke or just make the switch without anything special?
@@OntheFringeGolf I didn't really have to put much thought into it. The visual of the hole just naturally brought the stroke. I think it takes one side of the struggle out if the equation, the line. Which seems to just mentally work itself out.
@@SGIABC very interesting. Been thinking about trying this so I suppose it's time to do just that!
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I’ll be trying that!!
I be pleased to hear the results 👍
Honestly when I put at my best I think of my putts as if I'm playing tiger woods pga tour 2008 and kind of imagine a spot past or before the hole and putt straight to it. Picking just a line usually messes me up since the line is dependent on the pace of the putt. It's kind if like a triangle of pace where you pick a spot inside
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The good thing in my opinion with this method, is it stops you moving your head to follow the ball, so moving your shoulders at impact,
I normally close my eyes and it work great for me..... Just like lexy Thomson and Sérgio Garcia
Caught myself doing this on a hole last round…just the one. I made it but never thought of making a routine out of it. I actually thought the opposite like I shouldn’t let this become a habit so maybe that’s why I putted like crap the rest of the round 🤦🏻♂️.
I was paired up with a lad a few weeks ago , he thought I was mad not looking at the ball when I was putting 😂
Love it
Honestly, as a basketball player turned golfer, I’ve thought about this a lot. I often wonder if letting your muscle memory kick in would allow your technique to get take control
You should check out my vlogs. I’ll probably never go back to looking at the ball and I’m a scratch golfer.
Tried this my last round and only 3 putted twice. Helped me from choking putts 6ft or less
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Ive been using the 2nd technique my whole life. I thought this was common. You just find the line. Then find a spot on the line about 1 foot in front of the ball that is on your original line. If you hit that spot and have correct line, in theory the ball goes in everytime.
A word with the green keeper.
Not many ball sports out there where you don't focus on that ball at contact so not a fan but putting is weird so if it works for you hen good luck!
No joke but growing up Mario golf made putting the strongest part of my game. Read the speed and slope. I would pick something in background to line up putt and boom.
My putting ruins my game. Had a 2-3 foot birdie putt this morning and I fuking missed it. I dnt hit many birdies even tho I can get on green in 2 or 3 depending on par 4 or par 5 and I get overly excited. I just hate it so much.
Golf is a frustrating game that's for sure
@@OntheFringeGolf excuse my language tho! The game is so fun but so frustrating lol
@@ptrekboxbreaks5198 hahaha trust us, we know. Takes everything not to chunk our putters in the lake on camera 🤣🤣
@@OntheFringeGolf lol if I had more money I'd definitely be throwing clubs in woods or water. The worst is when I'm hitting good shots, a group tells me to play through and I hack it like an idiot!
Gary Player is going to go into convulsions over this video!!😂
Also my driving strategy
I pick a spot about 8” in front of the ball. Best of both worlds.
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How do you like that putter grip Peter ?
Mizuno putter Pete 🧐
I've tried putting while looking at the ball and I've never been able to do it. I've had much more success just looking at my target while making my putting stroke.
Amazing pls give me a new putter
So the question is---- Peter do you use this in your tournament rounds? If not, why not?
Not sure if it’s been said but you can’t go wrong with one handed putts, both left and right handed putts
Where did you get that full length grip? Custom balancing?
Yeah but would you have to have a good putting stroke and confident grip to trust that style of putting
Not so much. The idea is your body will compensate your stroke in order to hit the ball to what you're looking at.
Wait, don’t baseball pitchers and cricket bowlers stare at the ball in their hand as they throw it? No, no they don’t! They look at the TARGET! Your tip makes perfect sense.
I'll try this tomorrow and will reply to this comment on how it went.
I have a BIG problem,,, and I can't find a good video to cure it,, here it is. HOW to putt in windy days, 20 to 30 gust,I HATE WINDY PUTTS! any ideas?