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kc8kir

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kc8kir Well Established Member

kc8kir

I wanted to share this with everyone. Hopefully it helps you as much as me.

After practicing chipping yesterday and doing well at it (wrists firm, forward press, weight on left foot) I went to practice putting.

I suddenly realized that putting and chipping are exactly the same. Ok, hear me out and give it a try. Square up to the putter and your intended line, with the ball just off the left heel. Then take your grip, forward press slightly, and put your weight on the left foot (for righties). Now just chip the ball, keeping the putterhead low and smooth, and wrists firm. You'll quickly find it's the same motion as chipping and the distance control feel is almost exactly the same. Because of the forward press and solid base, I found the sweet spot with the putter almost every time. It was fantastic for both line and speed.

One note, I was using a blade putter, so I'm not sure how this would work with a mallet, or putter with more significant weight behind the head. But if you've never given thought to what foot your weight is on when putting, and struggle with putting consistency, give it a try. I was really impressed. I think finding these links in feel and technique between the different shots a great key to consistency.
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Dent Great Member

Dent

Good tip, Although it does not work for everyone, I have been doing this for about a year, and just recently changed it up. With my putter I won't make good contact if I use this technique, because I have the C-grooves, When i come down I don't make contact with the face of the putter, and results in a mishit, I used to have a strong grip as well. This resulted in a lot of pushes.

I read in a book that to ensure great putting, use the lightest grip possible.
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Chief Broom Great Member

Chief Broom

I always looked at this the other way around. That chipping was basically putting with a wedge.

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titaniummd Dedicated Member

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On chipping my hands are forward of the ball. I putt with the putter set at center and the ball is just to left of my sternum.

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