Jump to content
IGNORED

Putter Issues


Note: This thread is 3194 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

I'm not sure how putter dynamics affect you stroke. I tend to miss putts to the right when i miss. is that a toe or heel issue? do you add more weight or is it my stroke? i use an odyssey white hot #1 design. maybe a putter lesson is in order. I found it strange most misses are to the right regardless of green contour. i would assume the putter face is staying open.
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Moderator
I'm not sure how putter dynamics affect you stroke. I tend to miss putts to the right when i miss. is that a toe or heel issue? do you add more weight or is it my stroke? i use an odyssey white hot #1 design. maybe a putter lesson is in order. I found it strange most misses are to the right regardless of green contour. i would assume the putter face is staying open.

Might be the way you aim your putter, might be something in your stroke, it's hard to say. A putting lesson might not be a bad idea, especially if your instructor has a SAM PuttLab.

Bill

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” - Confucius

My Swing Thread

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I'm not sure how putter dynamics affect you stroke. I tend to miss putts to the right when i miss. is that a toe or heel issue? do you add more weight or is it my stroke? i use an odyssey white hot #1 design. maybe a putter lesson is in order. I found it strange most misses are to the right regardless of green contour. i would assume the putter face is staying open.

It could be your aim is off. It could be you read the greens wrong, so you compensate by leaving the face open. Could be your putting stroke as well. It could be your putter is not fitted correctly for your putting stroke.

Hard to say with out actually seeing you putt.

Matt Dougherty, P.E.
 fasdfa dfdsaf 

What's in My Bag
Driver; :pxg: 0311 Gen 5,  3-Wood: 
:titleist: 917h3 ,  Hybrid:  :titleist: 915 2-Hybrid,  Irons: Sub 70 TAIII Fordged
Wedges: :edel: (52, 56, 60),  Putter: :edel:,  Ball: :snell: MTB,  Shoe: :true_linkswear:,  Rangfinder: :leupold:
Bag: :ping:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I sometimes start missing straight putts to the right. I have two on course adjustments I make. First, I address the ball where it is a bit more forward in my stance than my normal position. This allows the club face to close a little more.  If that doesn't work, I use a more open stance. This adjustment tends to give me a straighter putting stroke. Usually one these adjustments solves the problem, and gets me through the rest of my round.

After the round I might go to the practice green do a more in depth study as to what might be causing my putting grief. Other times I just don't do anything, and the problem goes a way on it's own.

I have friend who aims all his putts to the left of his intended spot because of his right side misses. He could never cure them, so he made this permanent adjustment. He now averages under 30 putts a round last I heard from him.

In My Bag:
A whole bunch of Tour Edge golf stuff...... :beer:

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Assuming your missing straight putt's in the 5 to 8 foot range, try using a straight edge - (2 x 4) about two foot long to practice.

Place the heel against the edge and see if your stroke maintains contact to the board.

Then use the broad to practice on a practice green.

Club Rat

Johnny Rocket - Let's Rock and Roll and play some golf !!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

I will throw this out to ANYBODY. Depending on how old the putter itself is, It may have "gone awry" after years of use and/or abuse. Lie angles, face angles, lofts can get screwed up. It may LOOK and FEEL alright, but using a square guide can quickly show the problem. This may be a reason as well, not just "technique". sometimes it IS the arrow, NOT the Indian. So before you spend a lot of time and or money on a putting lesson, be sure the putter itself is in spec. Could be a slight twist in the head that is pushing the ball right.
Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • Moderator

Could be any number of things. Could be your stroke, putter or green reading.

For the putter I'd recommend getting an Edel, I don't sell them the putter fitting system is great, and the putter lasts a lifetime.

For green reading, find an AimPoint instructor

Good thread on the putting stroke

Mike McLoughlin

Check out my friends on Evolvr!
Follow The Sand Trap on Twitter!  and on Facebook
Golf Terminology -  Analyzr  -  My FacebookTwitter and Instagram 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Do you wear glasses? I tend to miss right when I recheck my line with a glance.

Then I took off my glasses to putt and was more accurate. I also learned to use an open stance when I putt.

Julia

:callaway:  :cobra:    :seemore:  :bushnell:  :clicgear:  :adidas:  :footjoy:

Spoiler

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha w/ Fubuki Z50 R 44.5"
FW: Cobra BiO CELL 14.5 degree; 
Hybrids: Cobra BiO CELL 22.5 degree Project X R-flex
Irons: Cobra BiO CELL 5 - GW Project X R-Flex
Wedges: Cobra BiO CELL SW, Fly-Z LW, 64* Callaway PM Grind.
Putter: 48" Odyssey Dart

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

That's why I always line my ball using the words (like Pro V1) on the ball. When I get over the putt, it may look different, but I never adjust my line. I can't trust my lying eyes over the ball. I can hit the ball where I'm aiming but I can't read a green for sh!t. I also wear glasses. Progressive lenses normally but switch them for a pair of mono focal lenses when I golf.

Driver.......Ping K15 9.5* stiff 3 wood.....Ping K15 16* stiff 5 wood.....Ping K15 19* stiff 4 Hybrid...Cleveland Gliderail 23* stiff 5 - PW......Pinhawk SL GW...........Tommy Armour 52* SW...........Tommy Armour 56* LW...........Tommy Armour 60* FW...........Diamond Tour 68* Putter.......Golfsmith Dyna Mite Ball..........Volvik Vista iV Green Bag..........Bennington Quiet Organizer Shoes.... ..Crocs

Link to comment
Share on other sites


My latest answer to everything is:  start with alignment before worrying about the stroke.  I have had problems aligning putts and iron shots and discovered a lot of golfers have perception problems so that a right handed golfer will aim too far right and a left handed golfer too far left.  i.e.:

http://www.academia.edu/12240565/Golfers_may_have_to_overcome_a_persistent_visuospatial_illusion

See what happens when you ensure your eyes are directly over the ball and parallel to the ground.  For me, I get a much more accurate picture of the line that way.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Note: This thread is 3194 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...