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mattj34

Newbie to the forum here.

I was hoping some of you guys could help me out a little bit. I seem to judge the break on my putts really well, but I struggle getting the proper speed. One shot will go three feet past the hole and the next come up a foot short.

Could any of you guys give me some tips on what I can do to lower my putts per round.

Thanks in advance.
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Crafty Dedicated Member

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For most pendulum putting strokes, the right hand determines the speed of the putt. For this reason, I would like to give you a drill that is used by David Toms.

Just toss some balls at the hole with you right hand, focusing on distance control. How hard your right hand throws the ball is roughly how hard your right hand needs to stroke the ball in order to achieve the proper speed.

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r7 425 Dedicated Member

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You may be decellerating the clubface through impact..Through adequate changes in modifications in the speed of the backswing to the blade may need proper adjustment..Hence i would tell you to try to practice a slow backswing and forthright a faster motion through the ball--this would add some consistency to your putts--best of luck

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For most pendulum putting strokes, the right hand determines the speed of the putt. For this reason, I would like to give you a drill that is used by David Toms.

this drill works GREAT!! plus, i bought an indoor green for $30 and i putt upstairs while i watch TV..its just confidence and practice, it'll come!

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Hustle Well Established Member

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Just toss some balls at the hole with you right hand, focusing on distance control. How hard your right hand throws the ball is roughly how hard your right hand needs to stroke the ball in order to achieve the proper speed.

This is exactly what I do. If I am playing for practice I always will roll a ball at the hole, not to see the break, but more to feel how much I need to go on my stroke. You must be a long lost brother Crafty......

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DavidFehertysBike Great Member

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I use a drill where i wedge a golf ball between my right forearm (right above the wrist) and the shaft and make putts like this. It help me take my arms out and makes it seem as if im swinging the club with just my shoulders and back muscles.
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watching the maters, i think it was faldo who said that a certain player, cant remember who, practiced putting in the dark or with his eyes shut, and you get a good feel for how well and firm you hit the putt. i haven't tried this and dont know if it delivers results, just something you could try.
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I got some lessons from a guy named Gary Battersby back in the day. He used to have me putt balls with my eyes shut, then guess where they went. When I opened my eyes, I would then see what really happened. You could do this in many different ways, but the idea is to develop a feel, specifically a direct link between the brain and the rest of your body. I did not practice near as much as I should, but this really helped at the time.

One thing I do for distance is vary my stance width depending upon how far I am from hole. Longer putt-wider stance. Seems to be working well lately as I am making a lot of putts.

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This season I've been using the putting methods in this video:



It has really helped me begin to form a solid putting stroke, and my speed control has improved a ton...

The section specifically on different distance putts begins at 5:15, but i think its worth watching this entire vid.

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