Is it worth learning to putt from off of the green?

[Wittler]

I also prefer to use my lob wedge for a wide variety of shots and it is the go to club for anything inside 80 yds. I play in northwest Washington so we deal with long rough and fairly shaggy fringes. The only time I am more confident in my putter is in a situation where the fringe is mowed tight and I only have <4ft to roll through. I'd like to practice putting from off the green more because I do believe it's a valuable skill.

[dak4n6]

This is in the same vein as those GEICO commercials with the gravely-voiced announcer that looked a little like Rod Serling.

Q: Is it worth learning to putt from off of the green?

A: Is having an former Marine drill instructor for a therapist a bad idea?>>>>

"That's why yellow makes me sad I think"

"Well...you want to know what makes me sad?........YOU DO! Why don't we just waltz on over to mamby-pamby land where maybe we can get some self confidence for you, you jackwagon!"

[0ldblu3]

Originally Posted by dak4n6

This is in the same vein as those GEICO commercials with the gravely-voiced announcer that looked a little like Rod Serling.

Q: Is it worth learning to putt from off of the green?

A: Is having an former Marine drill instructor for a therapist a bad idea?>>>>

"That's why yellow makes me sad I think"

"Well...you want to know what makes me sad?........YOU DO! Why don't we just waltz on over to mamby-pamby land where maybe we can get some self confidence for you, you jackwagon!"

R. Lee Emery is the best!  That whole dressing down scene in Full Metal Jacket was improv...sorry, off-topic.  I use any club from 7i on down, and sometimes my hybrid to get the ball rolling toward the hole.  Practicing the same type of shot with different clubs will promote feel and possibly present you with saved shots on game day if you aren't feeling your "fly it in there" shot.