Throughout my entire golfing life I have found that the best distance control is to not overthink it. When I am getting ready to hit a longer putt I make up my mind BEFORE HAND to stroke it quickly once I get over the ball. What this does is maximize the effects of all the former putts in your life that you have stroked before. The human brain knows what to do if you just get out of it's way. I have always been a very good long putter. As for myself, I generally also add a little more break to a chosen spot once I am over the ball. I find that I often under read the break and this adds a little more likelihood of making the putt if you are going to die it at the hole. That PARTICULAR area is very important for break. All of my life I played enough golf to make an average of 20 birdies a week. It was my weekly goal ending on Friday as I often played alone after work while living on the fairway. I obviously made a lot of long putts. A friend of mine kept practicing on a practice putting green until he stroked 18 random long putts in a row that were both past the hole (if missed) and made coming back. This is how he added "pressure putting" to his practice. He was a plus handicapper in his 60's and always the senior champion wherever he entered. He also thought the most important part of any golf swing is BALANCE. He honed his own balance with a wedge for hours on end. Before teeing off in a match play tournament he always checked out the other guy's balance. He said that told him what kind of a day he was in for and if he needed to buckle down right from the start.. He claimed it to be an accurate predictor. He also claimed that it is really good balance that adds a lot of distance to your drives. We met up on the range to practice together on a regular basis. That put a set of eyes on each other's swing. It was not until I was in my 70's that I finally taught myself how to make short putts like a touring pro OF TODAY. I think that is the hardest part about the game of golf, but it is possible to do. When done I could make 100 in a row from 6 feet with my right hand only on the putter just like Tiger. But that is a whole different and somewhat complex subject in itself. Took me about 200 hours under a seven foot string, and a lot of other help, to finally figure it out. It's not the effects of repetition, it's actually knowing how to do it. That's not obvious but in the end it is Ben Crenshaw and the people at "the Putting Arc" who reveal most of it.
Hi all over the last 12 months I have found that looking at the hole while putting has given me good tempo and better results .Difficult to get your head around it but works.Eddie
I found it interesting that you recommend the time from full backstroke to hit is the same for all length putts. I have assumed the speed of the stroke was constant and the distance came for the length of the back stroke
Another great video Adam but I have a question for you, what do you think of a forward press in a putting stroke? I know it's different strokes for different folks just wanted to know your thoughts?
Jason, Thanks. Regards forward press, I'm fine with a small one, it can act as a useful trigger. Too much gets the wrists active, and can de-loft the putter. All the best, Adam
That looks like an intriguing app. I’m curious: How does it help with green reading? Also, I’ve shelved my game for the last couple of months...what routine do you have, if any, to get your game back up to speed, over the next 2-3 months, after hibernation?
Thanks. There is a video on how to read greens, then a leveler on the app with a rating for what would be minimal, moderate, or severe amount of break. I hope you'll enjoy it. All the best, Adam
As a beginner golfer I find your videos very useful - thanks.
Thanks Andy.
All the best, Adam
Wonderful video Adam can’t wait to try these tips on the putting green
Thanks, hope it goes well for you!
Best, Adam
Thanks Adam. More putting for me now as driving ranges closed as of today (in Switzerland). Best, Peter
Thanks Peter, hope you make some progress.
All the best, Adam
Just got your app Adam. Think the metronome will be very useful, got a putting mat and plenty time during this lockdown to work on putting👍
Thanks, hope you have some fun with it.
All the best, Adam
I'm a good hitter of the ball. I need more putting knowledge
Keep it coming.
Thanks Mark, glad you found the video helpful
All the best, Adam
Throughout my entire golfing life I have found that the best distance control is to not overthink it. When I am getting ready to hit a longer putt I make up my mind BEFORE HAND to stroke it quickly once I get over the ball. What this does is maximize the effects of all the former putts in your life that you have stroked before. The human brain knows what to do if you just get out of it's way. I have always been a very good long putter. As for myself, I generally also add a little more break to a chosen spot once I am over the ball. I find that I often under read the break and this adds a little more likelihood of making the putt if you are going to die it at the hole. That PARTICULAR area is very important for break. All of my life I played enough golf to make an average of 20 birdies a week. It was my weekly goal ending on Friday as I often played alone after work while living on the fairway. I obviously made a lot of long putts. A friend of mine kept practicing on a practice putting green until he stroked 18 random long putts in a row that were both past the hole (if missed) and made coming back. This is how he added "pressure putting" to his practice. He was a plus handicapper in his 60's and always the senior champion wherever he entered. He also thought the most important part of any golf swing is BALANCE. He honed his own balance with a wedge for hours on end. Before teeing off in a match play tournament he always checked out the other guy's balance. He said that told him what kind of a day he was in for and if he needed to buckle down right from the start.. He claimed it to be an accurate predictor. He also claimed that it is really good balance that adds a lot of distance to your drives. We met up on the range to practice together on a regular basis. That put a set of eyes on each other's swing. It was not until I was in my 70's that I finally taught myself how to make short putts like a touring pro OF TODAY. I think that is the hardest part about the game of golf, but it is possible to do. When done I could make 100 in a row from 6 feet with my right hand only on the putter just like Tiger. But that is a whole different and somewhat complex subject in itself. Took me about 200 hours under a seven foot string, and a lot of other help, to finally figure it out. It's not the effects of repetition, it's actually knowing how to do it. That's not obvious but in the end it is Ben Crenshaw and the people at "the Putting Arc" who reveal most of it.
Thanks for the comment, and for watching the video.
All the best, Adam
Hi all over the last 12 months I have found that looking at the hole while putting has given me good tempo and better results .Difficult to get your head around it but works.Eddie
Thanks for the comment, and glad that’s working for you Eddie
Best, Adam
I found it interesting that you recommend the time from full backstroke to hit is the same for all length putts. I have assumed the speed of the stroke was constant and the distance came for the length of the back stroke
Thomas,
Thanks for the comment. I hope you'll find the concept helpful for your putting.
All the best, Adam
Another great video Adam but I have a question for you, what do you think of a forward press in a putting stroke? I know it's different strokes for different folks just wanted to know your thoughts?
Jason,
Thanks. Regards forward press, I'm fine with a small one, it can act as a useful trigger. Too much gets the wrists active, and can de-loft the putter.
All the best, Adam
Thank you
You're welcome Cordy.
All the best, Adam
That looks like an intriguing app. I’m curious: How does it help with green reading?
Also, I’ve shelved my game for the last couple of months...what routine do you have, if any, to get your game back up to speed, over the next 2-3 months, after hibernation?
Thanks. There is a video on how to read greens, then a leveler on the app with a rating for what would be minimal, moderate, or severe amount of break. I hope you'll enjoy it.
All the best, Adam
Interesting…. The video directly above this one from Clay Ballard has a giant thumbnail saying ‘No Pendulum Putting!” 😂
Well, we have different views I suppose. I like Clay, he does a great job
😄👍🏻
Thanks Peter.
Best, Adam