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    Default Putting strokes - Phil M's method

    I've been struggling with my putting for a long time now, and previously when using a mallet style putter, it usually get me close in terms of distance control, but accuracy has always been an issue for me, specially with the 3-6 feet putts; my ball position tends to be slightly forward from middle with a straight back straight forward stroke.
    Recently bought myself a SC Squareback, but it down from 34" to 32", added 20g to counter the shorter shaft, and changed the grip to a fatter grip. Accuracy has improved, but my distance control is now crap; With some putts striking pure and goes a mile, or some just roll half way through. Then when it comes to short 3 feet putts, I would loose confident in it, and nurse the putt ending it going right.


    I've watch Phil's short game video previously, and it help my chipping game alot, but I previously found how he placed the ball behind his front feet's heel, it was very odd with the mallet putters I had then.
    After last few weekends' dismal performance, I thought I give it a try during my practice sessions.

    I found that my putts are more consistent with how it hits off the putter face. I can seem to easily putt within the 3 feet radius around the hole. Shorter putts seems more aggressive to attack the hole rather then dribbling it in, and so far have been happy with the result.

    Only thing is I have been practicing on greens that can be considered as slow. So I am not sure how it will perform on fast greens.
    Another question is on how he suggest the 25-75 putting stroke. Is it meant to control the distance by how fast you follow through or by how far you swing back, thus how much further it will need to follow through for longer putts.

    Anyone else use a similar method to this video?

    Havent tried this in a game situation, and it will be a stroke game this weekend, so will be interesting to see how it performs.
    Last edited by okitoki; 30th May 2018 at 10:43 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Nemo View Post
    Or get an eyeline putting mirror...
    These are very good Joe.

    I've got one if you want to borrow it.




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    Might take up your offer mate

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    I only had 24 putts today , just thought you would like to know that

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grumpy8 View Post
    I only had 24 putts today , just thought you would like to know that
    How many greens in reg?




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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Canuck View Post
    How many greens in reg?
    4 I think , for 2 birdies, a par and a 3 putt bogey, didn’t hit the ball all that well , was on or around the fringes a fair bit , 7 one putts on back nine .Sometimes people can improve their putting by chipping better and closer to the hole . I use a face balanced putter and found using a string line to practice under helped turn my putting around

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    Well had my first ever putting lesson... did not realise how far off I was with my head not over the ball and how much my putter was leaning back on the heel.

    After the adjustment to the stance and locking up my wrists more on the grip. Seem to have reduce the tip situation. A couple of drills to practice for my stroke technique and also on distance control.

    Long way to go

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    Club Pro>Phil Mickelson

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    You gotta rise above it, you gotta harvest the good energy and block out the bad.
    Harvest energy, block bad.
    Feel the flow, feel it, it’s circular.
    Its like a carousel. You pay the quarter, you get on the horse, and you go up and down and around…in a circular circle with the music, the flow, all good things.
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    I think Phil might need to update his video to include tips on how to run after your ball in time to hit it again before it stops...

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    Haha... ouch


 

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