Crosshand Putting. Is it worth the change.

[iTzJordyyyy]

I used to put the traditional way, i averaged 40 putts a round. I play off of 25 and out of all my game it was my dead cert score holder. I could rely on it. Now your going to be asking. What the f**k are you doing changing it?? Point taken. I watched a video from bret hartman when i first started playing golf this jamuary past. And i kept my head dead straight until i heard the plop. So again you ask. Good technique. Avg 2 putts a hole a round. Why change. I'm reading a book called *the impact zone*. It makes sense to crosshand put. Straignt leading arm. Lower firmer support of the shaft. And gary player said if he could do over his career he'd cross hand putt. I've played 4 rounds. I feel i have more control and i actually sense the acceleration going through the ball. It feels really weird to putt and the weight feels completely different. Like writing with the wrong hand. I've 3 putted shots i know i could have potentially putted but i feel more confident in the shorter putts to hole. and i feel good about the long puts like i can get the ball moving. I've avg 41 putts over 4 rounds. So it's not a massive drop but i'm holding out for it to get better. I urge you all to input and if you crosshand putt tell me how you got on. Experts. Should i stick with it or change back before it's to late.

[Ernest Jones]

40 putts a round isn't great, I'd be looking to change something up to. Cross-handed works great for some, definitely keeps your wrists from flopping around.

[iTzJordyyyy]

40 putts a round isn't great, I'd be looking to change something up to. Cross-handed works great for some, definitely keeps your wrists from flopping around.

2 putts a hole. Play off 25 and been playing golf for 8 months. There's worse parts of my game. Pro players avg 26?

[Ernest Jones]

2 putts a hole. Play off 25 and been playing golf for 8 months. There's worse parts of my game. Pro players avg 26?

It's not terrible but you'll want to get it sub-36 as its the easiest part of the game. There are 3 keys to putting: 1- controlling your speed 2 - hitting your chosen line 3 - green reading. Figure where you are weakest and work on improving it. The most effective way to practice is to work on the first two keys independantly. The 3rd key is a little tougher, I'd recommend an aimpont class but first practice 1 - putting to different distance to learn how to control your speed and 2 - hitting putts on your intended line. And practice then separately!!!

[iTzJordyyyy]

yeah i'll bare that in mind. Cross handed seems to be kind of working. I'll experiment i think.

[Ernest Jones]

@iTzJordyyyy Good info here: http://thesandtrap.com/t/77086/3-keys-to-better-putting/0_100 And really good info here: http://thesandtrap.com/t/74295/putting-do-not-accelerate-through-the-ball/0_100 Also look into Aimpoint green reading once your speed and line is relatively consistent and controlled.