Putting - upside down grip yields better results for me??

[mellojoe]

A few weeks ago I putted with my left hand below my right, which is upside down from my normal right-handed grip. So, instead of my right hand being closest to the ground, my left hand... my leading hand was closest to the ground.

However, my putts have NEVER been better. I'm on line. I feel like I'm keeping my shoulders square. I have a better "feel" with my stroke, and I can judge how hard / soft I'm hitting the ball.

Is this just plain wrong? Will I get laughed at like a "newbie" for putting with an upside down grip? Am I the only one who's doing this?

[Smallville]

I think Fred Couples in particular putted "left-hand low" for a while a few years back. I've seen q uite a few other tour players doing it from time to time, but he's the one who stands out in my mind. I tried it but I couldn't get used to it and went back to conventional.

[Ben]

Putting is the most individual aspect of the game. As long as you can find something that is comfortable, and you are confident with it, stick to it. Just remember that it does treat you well, and don't give up on it if it does go bad for a bit. good putting is more about confidence than physical ability.

[Craig Mac]

I think Fred Couples in particular putted "left-hand low" for a while a few years back. I've seen q uite a few other tour players doing it from time to time, but he's the one who stands out in my mind. I tried it but I couldn't get used to it and went back to conventional.

Funny, I saw Freddie do this(probably 12+ years ago, you must be old like me, hehehe) and gave it a try. I have been putting left hand low since, it really helped me keep my shorter putts on line, for me it helped take the wrists out of the putt. I had trouble with the longer putts(30+ feet) at first, but now it feels natural and has improved my putting considerably. And I echo what Ben said, if it feels good, stick with it.

[drtbk933]

Tried it before. Made a lot more putts but just didn't feel good. Went back to choking it down real far.

[GaijinGolfer]

If crosshanded putting works for you, go with it. I experimented with it and it doesnt work for me, but whatever works for you is fine.

[kc8kir]

Padraig Harrington uses it. He does ok.

[907golfer12]

Padraig Harrington uses it. He does ok.

Yeah, I was going to say Padraig Harrington uses a left-hand low grip, and Jim Furyk has used it I believe, and he isn't too bad either

[mellojoe]

Well, I don't feel like such a tool, anymore. I'm sticking with it.

Crosshand.
Left-hand-low.

Sounds good. Better than "upside down" grip, huh? Thanks. It works, so I'll keep using it.