Obee's Putting Improvement Thread

[MatthewGolfwalla]

This is a great thread, Obee.
 

I’ve slowly and painfully made some of these discoveries myself, like doing best on short putts when I line up closed and hit them firm. But I tend to get away from the principle without noticing it.
 

For example, late last summer, a random guy I played with kept saying stuff like, “You really stand closed and pull those putts. You’ll never be consistent.” It got in my head and I subconsciously started setting up more and more open, over many months, until a round a few weeks ago when I missed three 3 footers with wavy and stabby strokes. That jolted me enough that I remembered to set up closed again. Voila. Short putting feels almost automatic now.

 

I’ve never used a line on the ball but after reading this thread I’ve decided to experiment, at least for shortish straight putts. Will report back. 

[4thand11]

My putting has improved quite a bit this year.  Biggest change was going back to my old Bobby Grace blade putter that I started out with over 10 years ago.  It is heavier and more upright and gives me a much more consistent SBST stroke.  I had tried every kind of mallet putter there was, thinking "bigger is better" in terms of putter head size and MOI.  But this blade putter has great balance and I don't know why I ever stopped using it.

 

Agree 100% with the advice about practicing the 4-footers.  Those are the killers that I tend to tighten up over because I think I should make it.  By practicing the speed I have a lot more confidence to just stay loose and roll it from that distance during the round.

[BuzzCat]

Question for the group.  Has anyone changed to a "pop stroke" or a stroke that is just shorter in general?  I'm struggling mightily with mishits and distance control on my lag putts.  I wondering if a shorter stroke will improve contact.  I'm a very feel oriented putter, but the feel of taking a longer stroke for longer putts has never agreed with me.

[Myherobobhope]

3 hours ago, BuzzCat said:

Question for the group.  Has anyone changed to a "pop stroke" or a stroke that is just shorter in general?  I'm struggling mightily with mishits and distance control on my lag putts.  I wondering if a shorter stroke will improve contact.  I'm a very feel oriented putter, but the feel of taking a longer stroke for longer putts has never agreed with me.

Well, I was on a SAM and had a nasty tendency to jab at the ball... That would be my main concern with trying a "pop" stroke...

 

I've been working a ton on distance control and my putting has gotten significantly better (my ball striking and wedge game are awful right now, so I can't compare putts per round, as I have a ton of long putts)... I really like ladder drills.

 

Leap Frog: Two tees, about 5-6 feet apart. Go to 10 feet out. Hit your first putt past the first tee. Hit the next putt past the first ball but short of the back tee. Keep doing that and see how many you can get into the space while still going past your last ball... Keep track and keep doing it! 

 

Ladder Drill: Take four ball markers and create a target area with three one foot sections. Pace of 10 feet, 15 feet and 20 feet. Putts from 10-15 feet should be in the first foot, putts from 15-20 feet should be in the first 2 feet, putts from 20+ feet should be in the three foot area. Move back 2 feet after each successful putt...

 

This has REALLY helped my speed control... my big problem right now is just confidence in my stroke and getting to a more "zen" mind place where I'm not actively controlling the putter as I stroke it... At this point I either need to just keep practicing or move to a state where marijuana (or possibly ayahuasca) is legal.

[bortass]

1 hour ago, Myherobobhope said:

 

 

This has REALLY helped my speed control... my big problem right now is just confidence in my stroke and getting to a more "zen" mind place where I'm not actively controlling the putter as I stroke it... At this point I either need to just keep practicing or move to a state where marijuana (or possibly ayahuasca) is legal.

Myherobobmarley? lol

[NJBigFish22]

Great thread.  I have been practicing a lot on my indoor mat, and was doing well.  Today, I have no idea what went wrong.  I probably couldn’t put it in the Atlantic Ocean.  I was missing right, I was missing left.  I felt good over the ball, but couldn’t pinpoint a why.  hope it was just a bad day, and tomorrow will be better.  Maybe I will video my stroke.

[Obee]

On 4/3/2021 at 7:32 PM, Aviador Naval said:

Carded a 73 today while hitting the ball like rubbish.  Quite a few 5-6 footers dead center with no three putts.  Still focusing on process, impact, and start line vice total putts.  In 28 putts today, only two fell short of ticking those three boxes - one impact and the other line (slight pull).

 

Best part - beginning to step into 5 and 6 footers expecting to make vice hoping to make.

Yes. Yes. YES!!!

 

That is when putting gets fun. I don't feel like I ever miss from 4 - 6 feet. Now of course I do, but I feel like I'm going to make every one of them. 

 

And I NEVER felt like that before I started my improvement journey.

[abe.vogel]

Long time follower of this thread, first time commenting.

 

To elaborate a bit more on my journey, I've decided to really focus on short game and putting this year to improve my scoring. Unfortunately I am averaging 35 putts per round as a 5-6 index. This thread inspired me to try the claw grip and I have absolutely loved it! Mine is a little modified with my index and middle finger on top of the grip (I guess kind of like Justin Rose?). I've been working on it for a couple weeks now and I am WAY more able to roll the ball end over end on my intended start line, I sharpie a line on the ball and can see it rolling true almost every time. I also have way more confidence and am rolling in 3-6 foot putts. In one of my two rounds I have used it I had 25 putts (with ten 1 putts)!! Although the other round I was back to 35, lol, but it was a new course I've never played, I'm going to chalk it up to that.

 

I also want to respond to @BuzzCat. I recently had a putting lesson, and the big thing I changed was my tempo. It is not exactly a pop stroke, but compared to my much slower/longer tempo it almost feels like a pop stroke. I have found my putting to be much better and consistent. I got a metronome app on my phone and I practice at ~85 beats per minute. Take the club back on the first beat, hit the ball on the second beat. At first it seemed way too fast, but I quickly got used to it, and use that same tempo on every length putt. And when I'm putting during the round I'm just creating the beat in my head on my practice strokes. I highly recommend it if you are thinking of changing your putting tempo.

[BuzzCat]

2 hours ago, abe.vogel said:

Long time follower of this thread, first time commenting.

 

To elaborate a bit more on my journey, I've decided to really focus on short game and putting this year to improve my scoring. Unfortunately I am averaging 35 putts per round as a 5-6 index. This thread inspired me to try the claw grip and I have absolutely loved it! Mine is a little modified with my index and middle finger on top of the grip (I guess kind of like Justin Rose?). I've been working on it for a couple weeks now and I am WAY more able to roll the ball end over end on my intended start line, I sharpie a line on the ball and can see it rolling true almost every time. I also have way more confidence and am rolling in 3-6 foot putts. In one of my two rounds I have used it I had 25 putts (with ten 1 putts)!! Although the other round I was back to 35, lol, but it was a new course I've never played, I'm going to chalk it up to that.

 

I also want to respond to @BuzzCat. I recently had a putting lesson, and the big thing I changed was my tempo. It is not exactly a pop stroke, but compared to my much slower/longer tempo it almost feels like a pop stroke. I have found my putting to be much better and consistent. I got a metronome app on my phone and I practice at ~85 beats per minute. Take the club back on the first beat, hit the ball on the second beat. At first it seemed way too fast, but I quickly got used to it, and use that same tempo on every length putt. And when I'm putting during the round I'm just creating the beat in my head on my practice strokes. I highly recommend it if you are thinking of changing your putting tempo.

 

That's a good idea.  Maybe it's not the length of the stroke but the tempo.  I guess I'm just looking for a "feel" I can use to gauge distance besides feel itself...if that makes any sense at all.

[MTgolfer]

I have been really working on my tempo this year, and it has been a huge help. Before every putt, I’ll just swing the club back-and-forth for a few seconds. My tempo is always too fast to start so I have to intentionally slow it down. Once I have it, I stop swinging, step up to the ball, and putt with that same tempo. Way more made putts and my lag putting has drastically improved.

[abe.vogel]

6 hours ago, MTgolfer said:

I have been really working on my tempo this year, and it has been a huge help. Before every putt, I’ll just swing the club back-and-forth for a few seconds. My tempo is always too fast to start so I have to intentionally slow it down. Once I have it, I stop swinging, step up to the ball, and putt with that same tempo. Way more made putts and my lag putting has drastically improved.

 
Funny enough I do the exact opposite! I stand behind the ball and look at the hole and start swinging the putter back and forth. But I start with small strokes and get longer until I feel like that’s the right length for the putt. 

[ryan84]

After 42 putts at Sand Valley I am switching to claw from cross handed due to this thread. One day of grinding at the practice facility and it feels game changing to be honest.

 

Not sure if anyone else has the same feeling, but it is almost like I cannot power the stroke without using my shoulders/lats. This has greatly improved my strike and pace control. 

 

Hoping with more work it becomes ingrained, at least worth the experiment I think.

[bortass]

Great thread, I have pulled three things out of it that I am hopeful will help me in the long run. 

 

The tip about checking the grip by clenching your hands. Sure enough my putter face closed when i did that. Shifted the grip into my palms more, so it wouldn't shift, and my putts made it to the end of the 3 foot ruler instead of veering off halfway down.

 

Focus putting practice inside 5 feet.

 

Be aggressive within 4 feet aka treat it like a tap in. Take as much break out via speed as you can is my paraphrasing of it. I'm more of a die the ball in the hole putter and can have stupid misses when a short putt breaks hard at the cup because I hit it softly.

 

Actually spent a little time on the practice green today and worked on hitting random putts, mostly inside 5 feet, using the new grip and thought of more speed and it went very well. It'll take more work but it's progress. I already putt okay but improving this will likely be easier than trying to fix my full swing, lol.

[AlexA12]

I have a question for people who have used the Pelz Putting Tutor.  I recently purchased one and I'm surprised by how well I can make it through the most narrow setting.  I consider myself far from a good putter but I've probably hit over a hundred putts on it and I've hit the marbles less than 5-7 times.  Have other people had this experience?  Do others feel that the small track on it prevents the putt from going off line?  I'm just having a hard time believing that I actually start my putts on-line so often. 

[stingerfade]

1 minute ago, AlexA12 said:

I have a question for people who have used the Pelz Putting Tutor.  I recently purchased one and I'm surprised by how well I can make it through the most narrow setting.  I consider myself far from a good putter but I've probably hit over a hundred putts on it and I've hit the marbles less than 5-7 times.  Have other people had this experience?  Do others feel that the small track on it prevents the putt from going off line?  I'm just having a hard time believing that I actually start my putts on-line so often. 

It’s difficult. Obviously there’s another aspect of putting that’s hindering you. Reading the correct line and the right speed is probably the culprit. 

[EddieEdwards]

My problem is I often see the wrong line when over the ball.  I've  tried lining up the logo in the past and had issues getting it right the first time.  Backing off and readjusting takes too long, so I gave up on it.  Recently I revisited it and made a breakthrough.  

 

I POINT THE PUTTER SHAFT DOWN THE LINE AND USE IT TO LINE UP THE BALL. 

 

Almost always lined up right the first time.  I'm making more putts and misses are much closer.

 

I still need to work on seeing the correct line when over the ball.  Also, speed control has suffered a bit, but its only been a few rounds and I expect it to improve with time.

 

Great thread btw.

[Obee]

On 10/18/2018 at 2:33 AM, Yuck said:

 

Yes. My yips seem like arms / shoulders stop mid stroke. When that happens, I will either barely hit the ball with the heel leading and miss right and short or flip my hands to save it and go long left. Inside a foot I am still on line enough to make it almost always when this happens unless left short. In the 18 inch to 3.5 foot range, if this happens, it will not come close to hitting the hole. This is not a conscious thing, and I cannot replicate it when practice putting. I cannot convince my brain I am practicing when I am on the course. This is not every putt, but probably 3 to 6 per round when it is bad. This also puts pressure on my lag putting, sand play and chipping which are all pretty good.

 

If you watched it when happening, you reaction would be disgust, followed by pity. My normal playing parters do not even make fun of it, since it is so sad. I am the reason all putts get putted out in our games. My index reflects my putting, so the games are fair. Current index is 4.5, trending 4.2, But that is because I now have a couple of rounds under 30 putts and a couple at 30 putts in my last 20.

 

Reading back through this thread. How's the putting coming along, @Yuck ???

[Obee]

On 5/11/2021 at 6:22 AM, BuzzCat said:

Question for the group.  Has anyone changed to a "pop stroke" or a stroke that is just shorter in general?  I'm struggling mightily with mishits and distance control on my lag putts.  I wondering if a shorter stroke will improve contact.  I'm a very feel oriented putter, but the feel of taking a longer stroke for longer putts has never agreed with me.

 

@BuzzCat I now use a pretty short, compact, stroke. Don't know if you'd call it a "pop" stroke or not. You tell me (below). I think a shorter stroke can improve contact for some, definitely not for others. Have you committed to it?

 

 

[BuzzCat]

On 5/31/2021 at 2:24 PM, Obee said:

 

@BuzzCat I now use a pretty short, compact, stroke. Don't know if you'd call it a "pop" stroke or not. You tell me (below). I think a shorter stroke can improve contact for some, definitely not for others. Have you committed to it?

 

 

I have not radically changed my stroke but I do think it's shorter.  If I've committed to anything, it's been (1) to keep my grip pressure at the absolute minimum, and (2) to not think about the length of my stroke in relation to the length of the putt.  So I'm doubling down on the feel and trying to eliminate all thought of the length and force of my stroke.  I'm really trying to embrace the basketball player mentality of react and shoot without any thought for mechanics.

[Obee]

6 minutes ago, BuzzCat said:

I have not radically changed my stroke but I do think it's shorter.  If I've committed to anything, it's been (1) to keep my grip pressure at the absolute minimum, and (2) to not think about the length of my stroke in relation to the length of the putt.  So I'm doubling down on the feel and trying to eliminate all thought of the length and force of my stroke.  I'm really trying to embrace the basketball player mentality of react and shoot without any thought for mechanics.

Yup! That will definitely help with all putting. 🙂

 

[remlap13]

Really interesting thread to have stumbled upon.. 9 index here, long off the tee, terrible putting. It's always been the worst and most inconsistent part of my game. Over the 10 rounds I've played this year, I'm averaging 7 GiR (high of 13, low of 5), and 35 putts (high of 39, low of 33) per round. That 13 GiR round was also the one with 39 putts, for a final score of 80. Infuriating.

 

It seems to be the short putts that are most troubling to me mentally, especially when it comes to distance control. I have not kept track of putt distance or makes from certain distances, but I know that leaving putts short is where most of my misses are. This manifests itself in one of two ways: I leave a 6 foot putt a foot short or I miss a 6 foot putt low because I hit it with just enough power to drop into the hole, despite picking a line that requires more speed. There are times when I'll push or pull a putt as well, but this usually happens when I don't trust my initial line, and subconsciously adjust my stroke as it's happening to try and steer the ball.  

 

Forgive me if I missed it somewhere in the thread, but do you have any tips for people like me who putt "scared" and consistently hit putts softer than they should? Is it all mental? Are there actual drills that can be done (at home or on a putting green) to help fix this? 

 

I gotta say, it's inspiring/frustrating to see all these people talk about going sub-30! 😄 

Edited June 3, 2021 by remlap13

[Nels55]

18 hours ago, remlap13 said:

Really interesting thread to have stumbled upon.. 9 index here, long off the tee, terrible putting. It's always been the worst and most inconsistent part of my game. Over the 10 rounds I've played this year, I'm averaging 7 GiR (high of 13, low of 5), and 35 putts (high of 39, low of 33) per round. That 13 GiR round was also the one with 39 putts, for a final score of 80. Infuriating.

 

It seems to be the short putts that are most troubling to me mentally, especially when it comes to distance control. I have not kept track of putt distance or makes from certain distances, but I know that leaving putts short is where most of my misses are. This manifests itself in one of two ways: I leave a 6 foot putt a foot short or I miss a 6 foot putt low because I hit it with just enough power to drop into the hole, despite picking a line that requires more speed. There are times when I'll push or pull a putt as well, but this usually happens when I don't trust my initial line, and subconsciously adjust my stroke as it's happening to try and steer the ball.  

 

Forgive me if I missed it somewhere in the thread, but do you have any tips for people like me who putt "scared" and consistently hit putts softer than they should? Is it all mental? Are there actual drills that can be done (at home or on a putting green) to help fix this? 

 

I gotta say, it's inspiring/frustrating to see all these people talk about going sub-30! 😄 

This is a question that resonates with me.  I have a lot of answers but not so easy to convey by writing...  This part of the game has a mental component for sure but a big part of it is also mechanical.  Good mechanics provide confidence which can translate into making the short ones.  I converted to what I call a wrist lock setup with my stroke lab putter and for the seven rounds I have been using this setup I have averaged 28.6 putts per round which is 2.5 putts lower then my usual average.  Of course I have also been hitting the ball lousy so part of that is having more up and down chances then usual.  I mention this because I like to passive brag but also to provide some info on my ability level which I believe is okay considering my overall LOFT.

 

So I would say that I know the fear you speak of and a little bit about what works for me to conquer the fear...  One part of this for me is to approach putting as a fun game that is completely separate from the rest of my golf game.  I try to look at a 4 foot down hill left to right slider as a fun putt to try to figure out line and speed.  Then I try to putt in a detached manner with an attitude of let's see what happens if I hit it right there feeling the speed in my trial hand.  The other part of this is I am looking forward to possibly getting a chance to make a ten footer coming back which is something that really makes me feel good when I can do it.  

 

LOL there are a few more things that I try to use but I guess that is enough for now...

Edited June 4, 2021 by Nels55
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[bortass]

18 hours ago, remlap13 said:

Really interesting thread to have stumbled upon.. 9 index here, long off the tee, terrible putting. It's always been the worst and most inconsistent part of my game. Over the 10 rounds I've played this year, I'm averaging 7 GiR (high of 13, low of 5), and 35 putts (high of 39, low of 33) per round. That 13 GiR round was also the one with 39 putts, for a final score of 80. Infuriating.

 

It seems to be the short putts that are most troubling to me mentally, especially when it comes to distance control. I have not kept track of putt distance or makes from certain distances, but I know that leaving putts short is where most of my misses are. This manifests itself in one of two ways: I leave a 6 foot putt a foot short or I miss a 6 foot putt low because I hit it with just enough power to drop into the hole, despite picking a line that requires more speed. There are times when I'll push or pull a putt as well, but this usually happens when I don't trust my initial line, and subconsciously adjust my stroke as it's happening to try and steer the ball.  

 

Forgive me if I missed it somewhere in the thread, but do you have any tips for people like me who putt "scared" and consistently hit putts softer than they should? Is it all mental? Are there actual drills that can be done (at home or on a putting green) to help fix this? 

 

I gotta say, it's inspiring/frustrating to see all these people talk about going sub-30! 😄 

I am no expert, so with the disclaimer out of the way here goes. I'd consider working on 3 - 4 foot putts and putt them firm. I'm a die the ball into the hole putter too and that has lead to some stupid misses inside 4 feet. I just started to work on being firm with my short putts and it seems to be helping. It will also help get more confidence in being more aggressive from 6 feet when warranted. If you go a couple feet long, it's not as big of a deal. There are exceptions of course but that's a given in golf.

[remlap13]

2 hours ago, bortass said:

I am no expert, so with the disclaimer out of the way here goes. I'd consider working on 3 - 4 foot putts and putt them firm. I'm a die the ball into the hole putter too and that has lead to some stupid misses inside 4 feet. I just started to work on being firm with my short putts and it seems to be helping. It will also help get more confidence in being more aggressive from 6 feet when warranted. If you go a couple feet long, it's not as big of a deal. There are exceptions of course but that's a given in golf.

 

That lack of aggression also really hurts when it comes to birdie chances. I think it was mentioned earlier in this thread, but that "fear of loss" is huge. It's silly because like you mentioned, going a couple of feet long isn't a big deal. It's the same as coming up a couple of feet short. But it feels so different...

[remlap13]

2 hours ago, Nels55 said:

This is a question that resonates with me.  I have a lot of answers but not so easy to convey by writing...  This part of the game has a mental component for sure but a big part of it is also mechanical.  Good mechanics provide confidence which can translate into making the short ones.  I converted to what I call a wrist lock setup with my stroke lab putter and for the seven rounds I have been using this setup I have averaged 28.6 putts per round which is 2.5 putts lower then my usual average.  Of course I have also been hitting the ball lousy so part of that is having more up and down chances then usual.  I mention this because I like to passive brag but also to provide some info on my ability level which I believe is okay considering my overall LOFT.

 

So I would say that I know the fear you speak of and a little bit about what works for me to conquer the fear...  One part of this for me is to approach putting as a fun game that is completely separate from the rest of my golf game.  I try to look at a 4 foot down hill left to right slider as a fun putt to try to figure out line and speed.  Then I try to putt in a detached manner with an attitude of let's see what happens if I hit it right there feeling the speed in my trial hand.  The other part of this is I am looking forward to possibly getting a chance to make a ten footer coming back which is something that really makes me feel good when I can do it.  

 

LOL there are a few more things that I try to use but I guess that is enough for now...

 

The detached manner is something that I may need a sports psychologist to solve. I've come to accept the fact that I'm a little bit OCD. When I "apply" this to the golf course, it means I always know my position within the hole (i.e., par sand save) and within the round (i.e., I've bogeyed the last 4 holes so I need to make this par save). It also makes me a terrible golf competitor when playing against a friend. When I'm on the practice green, I feel much more comfortable sinking putts.. There's no pressure. It's actually just a game vs my precious score. 

 

I'll see what I can do tomorrow when it comes to the "fun" aspect of putting!

[msg]

22 hours ago, bortass said:

I am no expert, so with the disclaimer out of the way here goes. I'd consider working on 3 - 4 foot putts and putt them firm. I'm a die the ball into the hole putter too and that has lead to some stupid misses inside 4 feet. I just started to work on being firm with my short putts and it seems to be helping. It will also help get more confidence in being more aggressive from 6 feet when warranted. If you go a couple feet long, it's not as big of a deal. There are exceptions of course but that's a given in golf.

I used to be very good with short putts and I did charge them before. Then I let go of my trusted putter, because, well, I hot bored. lol 

 

8 putters later, I cannot find the same magic on short putts like before. I cannot putt firm on short putts because I have lost all my confidence. I feel fear and anxiety like never before. I know it's all mental and I just have to trust the process. And practice more. 

 

* Just played this morning and hit 11 greens and putted 35 times. I have like 5 birdie tries from 10 feet and below and I all left them short. 3 of them stopped at less than an inch at the cup lol 

Edited June 5, 2021 by msg

[Petethreeput]

Recently I was putting lights out, and then my putts started to roll a little wonky (I use the line on top so I can see it) and I started to miss a few putts by more than I felt was correct based on the stroke. I am a LHL putter. 

 

Last week I stepped back and thought about what I was doing better and it was an easy fix.  I had begun to get too long in the backswing because I was wanting to smooth the putt rather than hitting it.  Shortened up the backswing, and voila, ball is rolling evenly and putts are starting to drop again.

 

Obee, hope the back is feeling OK, and thanks for this thread.

[baudi]

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do you have any tips for people like me who putt "scared" and consistently hit putts softer than they should?

0. make it harder for yourself in training.  

1. take a flat piece of ground.

2. put two balls in in line. one at 5 ft the other at six ft. of the target. 

3. play pool. first pot the bal at 5 ft. 

4. if done well the second ball is at the spot of the first. knock it in too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Myherobobhope]

On 5/19/2021 at 3:57 PM, bortass said:

Great thread, I have pulled three things out of it that I am hopeful will help me in the long run. 

 

The tip about checking the grip by clenching your hands. Sure enough my putter face closed when i did that. Shifted the grip into my palms more, so it wouldn't shift, and my putts made it to the end of the 3 foot ruler instead of veering off halfway down.

 

Focus putting practice inside 5 feet.

 

Be aggressive within 4 feet aka treat it like a tap in. Take as much break out via speed as you can is my paraphrasing of it. I'm more of a die the ball in the hole putter and can have stupid misses when a short putt breaks hard at the cup because I hit it softly.

 

Actually spent a little time on the practice green today and worked on hitting random putts, mostly inside 5 feet, using the new grip and thought of more speed and it went very well. It'll take more work but it's progress. I already putt okay but improving this will likely be easier than trying to fix my full swing, lol.

Highly recommend ladder drills… I’ve suggested it before, but still think it’s great…

 

my putting numbers haven’t changed dramatically, but my mental Approach is 10x better… I’m less worried about missing and 3 putting and just rolling putts… I’m still gaining consistency and confidence, but my three putt percentage has dropped a ton and I’m just enjoying putting more. 
 

im hoping long term my total putts drops, but really, if I just start having some Days where putts are falling, I’ll be super happy.

 

overall, putting is no longer my biggest weakness, which is partially practicing putting and partially my full swing being bad right now!

[bortass]

17 hours ago, Myherobobhope said:

Highly recommend ladder drills… I’ve suggested it before, but still think it’s great…

 

my putting numbers haven’t changed dramatically, but my mental Approach is 10x better… I’m less worried about missing and 3 putting and just rolling putts… I’m still gaining consistency and confidence, but my three putt percentage has dropped a ton and I’m just enjoying putting more. 
 

im hoping long term my total putts drops, but really, if I just start having some Days where putts are falling, I’ll be super happy.

 

overall, putting is no longer my biggest weakness, which is partially practicing putting and partially my full swing being bad right now!

I'm still a bit all over the map but I can't expect a few practice sessions to be a magic fix. I am feeling better with short putts though. I really expect it to improve as I get used to putting those firm. I had some misses the other week because i didn't commit and hit it too soft and watch it break right at the cup and miss. Gotta love those. I did manage less than 30 putts that round though.

 

I'm not doing any drills right now but did like the ladder drill when I tried it months ago. I am just taking a couple balls and I toss them near a hole and putt out. Find a new hole and repeat. It's helping me because there are different lengths and breaks with every putt. I can't do well just because I got in a rhythm from putting from the same spot repeatedly.

 

So far, so good.