well obviously there are lots of different putting methods and theories (straight-back-straight-through, arced, etc.). But the end purpose is to get the ball rolling straight.
I do think there are some putters who put...
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Blindfold anyone and they're instantly going to be worse, across the board. Our eyes are helpful. Even more helpful if they're allowed to remain relatively steady...
I actually think Hogan's chapter on the grip in Five Lessons is awesome, however I've heard he was fighting a hook at the time so his grip was too weak for most players. I think for many if they follow Hogan's instructions but make it...
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Ah...does he also suggest putting a blindfold on and trying to swing the club...
Ha funny you say that because he actually does use the example of blind players who...
Well Knudson in his book spends about 2 full pages debunking the "keep the head still" myth (his words). His conviction is that golf is not a hand-eye game and therefore the idea that the eyes might move is irrelevant. He is more...
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Do you really believe that your setup (address) and swing is the same with both irons and the driver? If so, this is a bigger problem than what the OP is...
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The moving of the head is the result of how the body is moving so sure it is not a problem with the head moving but the body in the wrong way. Of course you should not...
I think this may have gone out of fashion, but I still find Hogan's chapter on the setup from Five Lessons to be great for getting into a balanced position. If you setup like Ben tells you, you will feel solid and balanced over...
It often helps for me to shorten the swing with the driver. I find especially with the driver there is a tendency for my swing to get too long and my arms separated from my body. When I keep everything compact and rotating...
