"The dumbest money in golf is spent on putters."

I have had my most success with an acuity mallet steel putter and I have no idea ball just rolls in

I think you just have to find a putter that works best for you. In my opinion though a good putter can make the ball go in the hole using a broom. A good putter (person) is a good putter. 

I'd like to 'waste' some money on a putter -- kind of want an Edel...  :)

I agree with the sentiment.  I'll probably have the same putter for the rest of my life.  I can't envision a scenario where I would need to replace it.

I tend to agree.  I have a few putters but my gamer the last three years cost under $80.  Odyssey #9 brand new.  I have two....just in case.

More like the dumbest money in golf is spent on drivers.  Sounds like your, "old codger" friend would be wise to listen to a few tips himself.

Speaking from my own experiences, I think the dumbest money is spent buying golf equipment that you're not fit for.  People spend so much on putters and drivers because they're looking for the magic stick that will sink every putt and send every drive down the fairway 300+ yards.  Golfers spend thousands of dollars chasing the latest marketing craze and never find the magic. 

I played a round last week with a business associate that played Hogan Apex II irons, Hogan woods, and a Bullseye putter.  He shot an 82 after having not played a round all summer.  He could hit the ball 280 yards on his drive and he appeared to sink every putt within 10'.  He paid $50 for the entire set, including the bag, so much for needing to spend thousands.  He said he owns newer drivers, new irons and even a few SC putters but he doesn't score as well with them, he said I guess these clubs just "fit" me. 

I agreed in that I've spent a lot of money on putters only to find out that what appealed to my eye didn't fit my putting style.  Turns out that while I like the look of a blade putter, the #9 is better for my putting style.  I could have spent tens of thousands on blade putters but if my putting style didn't change I wasn't going to have much success with them. 

I just believe in finding a putter that suits you and feels good in your hands, one that's easy to stroke for you.

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Originally Posted by xmanhockey7 

I think you just have to find a putter that works best for you. In my opinion though a good putter can make the ball go in the hole using a broom. A good putter (person) is a good putter. 

I would agree, IMHO, good putters (person) are natural, much like a musician or an artist.  Training can enhance the skill, but most of it is natural.

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Originally Posted by GaijinGolfer 

More like the dumbest money in golf is spent on drivers.  Sounds like your, "old codger" friend would be wise to listen to a few tips himself.

Totally agree, been using the same putter for years and will use it for years to come, but my driver is good for only a couple more years, if even that.  

Any reason for that view? Do you know some one who spend 1000 hours practicing putting that is not really good (i.e top 10% at it)?  Personally i have never met a "natural" musician or artist. All the ones I know practiced a ton. Wether they practiced a ton because they were good at it or were good at it because the practiced a ton, I will leave up to you to decide.

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Originally Posted by lumpuckeroo 

I would agree, IMHO, good putters (person) are natural, much like a musician or an artist.  Training can enhance the skill, but most of it is natural.

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Originally Posted by x129 

Any reason for that view? Do you know some one who spend 1000 hours practicing putting that is not really good (i.e top 10% at it)?  Personally i have never met a "natural" musician or artist. All the ones I know practiced a ton. Wether they practiced a ton because they were good at it or were good at it because the practiced a ton, I will leave up to you to decide.

 

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Originally Posted by lumpuckeroo 

I would agree, IMHO, good putters (person) are natural, much like a musician or an artist.  Training can enhance the skill, but most of it is natural.

Not sure what to say other than when you meet one you'll know it. Good luck.

I was putting terrible the first half of the season before going down to the PGA Tour store, getting fitted by Jerry and buying a See More putter which is the most expensive club in my bag.  He also gave me a few putting tips.  Some days are better than others, but overall my putting has improved a lot.