Mr Puddle

At a club I used to play at there was a woman who often played on her own. She was very attractive, albeit a little overweight. I often wondered if she had done all her housework before coming out ?

I played 18 holes this morning and achieved a putting average of 1.83 (33 putts). A month ago that would have been nearer 2.5. I totally agree with that what works is right

After being on the other end of a great deal of abuse, I thought I would give you all an update regarding my putting. I was having a pretty decent degree of success by placing the ball slightly back of centre (towards my rear foot). I felt it had straightened my putting and stopped me dragging the ball to the left. I was informed by more than one member this was simply putting a plaster on the problem. I took this to heart and spent a few weeks attempting to putt with the ball placed forward of centre. Well, my putting reached an all time low, so I reverted back to plan "A". Whilst my putting improved a little, I couldn't emulate the success I previously had, so I decided to spend some time on the practice green. As previously mentioned, I have a friend who putts one handed, and very rarely 3 putts. I attempted this for myself, and whilst I don't feel confident enough to use this technique as the norm, it was easier and better than I thought. This lead me to try something else. I now putt with the ball slightly back of centre, but only use my left hand to secure the putter, rather than to use it for directional purposes. In brief, my right hand does 90% of the work, and my left hand is there for moral support only. My putting is more consistent than it ever has been now, but I openly admit I will never be the best putter in the world

Lessons are one of the most controversial subjects amongst golfers. Firstly, to everyone one good teacher there are probably half a dozen poor ones. I have had lessons from three different pro's, and two of them were hopeless. I am nearly 62 years old, and not very flexible, and the last pro to give me a lesson got frustrated because I couldn't swing like a 20 year old. Another pro thought it was a good idea to let me get on with what ever I did and just give me encouragement. The first pro to give me a lesson was brilliant. He gave me enough information to allow me to develop, but not to much to confuse me. You also have to consider your age and where you are in your golfing life. To be honest I don't care if I don't get better, but I would like to stay as good or as bad as I am at present. The only way I am going to be able to do this is to make what I do work. Of course, all the time I am looking for little changes in my swing or my putting technique etc to keep my shots down. Lessons can be a great thing, but they have to be for the right person, and given by the right pro

No, I have a few friends who always make the ball buzz regardless of the ball they his. None of the players in question are low handicappers, and don't have the ability to make the ball spin at will. There is one answer, and one answer only, SPEED

I think your site name probably says it all

This person questioned my credibility. Even in the USA this is the same thing as calling somebody a liar, and you know it. I am quite long in the tooth, and have been posting on various sites, including political and watch enthusiast forums (my other hobby). When people such as the person in question have no logical argument, they find it best to accuse another person of lying, and at worst make threats. Over here we call them "internet warriors". It's sad that these people exist, but I suppose it's inevitable !

What's gasoline ?

Thank you, I think we agree Mate it's simple. I altered what I did, and it worked. What I did before was pretty text book, and it didn't work. Your ethos would have had you carrying on doing something that didn't work for you indefinitely, but mine is different. Of course, it's easy to accuse someone of being a liar on the internet, but people rarely have the confidence to do it face to face. Your very brave, keep it up

Come on, you know exactly what I mean. We all know golfers who play off of similar handicaps, whilst their actual ability is a mile apart. I know people with an 18 handicap who should really be playing off of 28, and I know people with an 18 handicap that should be playing off of 10. perhaps it is different in the USA. Regarding putting techniques. There becomes a point in ones life where band-aid fixes are just fine. I am nearly 62, and the likelihood is that I will get progressively worse as I get older and more unfit. If a little tweak works, that's exactly what I will do !!

OK, I shall give you another example to prove my point. I play with a golfer who plays off of 13, and a rather good 13 he is as well. He is naturally left handed, but plays right handed. As a result, he claims his dominant left hand forces him to pull the ball to the right, and now putts one handed with his weaker right hand. I can't remember ever seeing him three putt. Now, please tell me any pro that would suggest putting one handed with the wrong hand ? Again, if it works, it works !

Disagree. What your saying is everyone has to putt using the same technique to get it right, when in actual fact putting techniques vary incredibly, even amongst the worlds best. If standing on my head and putting backwards with my left hand makes the ball go in the hole, then surely that's the path to take?

Putting is like the rest of golf, it's about what works for the individual. I know that putting the ball back in my stance has straightened my putting, and has vastly reduced my average. It doesn't matter what the books say, it doesn't matter what the pro says, IT WORKS FOR ME. We all know good golfers with bad swings, and we all know bad golfers with fairly good swings. I used to know a chap who used to place his left leg so far in front of his right when he putted, he looked like he was walking. He was one of the best putters I have ever played with. I tried it myself, and it didn't work at all for me.

I took up golf four years ago, and I think it's fair to say my putting has been pretty dreadful. To be honest I don't think I will ever be a great putter, but something I started doing about a month ago has made me at least average, and the other day I was pretty awesome. I have purchased and sold various putters without any real change, I have changed my stance, my grip, and marked the balls, but nothing made any real difference. This is going to sound pretty stupid, because it is so simple, and to be honest I am annoyed nobody suggested it to me, as I had to find out for myself. I simply have the ball further back in my stance. Even after a month this still feels a little strange,and apart from that I am not doing anything differently. Today whilst watching Youtube the science behind this has been explained. When a golfer puts his right hand under his left it makes the right shoulder drop, and this in turn may make him drag the ball to the left. By putting the ball further back squares up the shoulders, which in turn helps the ball to be putted straighter. The thing is most of you on here will already know that, and it's quite possible every other golfer on the course knows it, so why didn't anyone tell me ? Anyway, is there anything that has helped you ?

45 putts would be a good day for me. Of course, that's an exaggeration, but it isn't a very good part of my game. I have recently improved a little by moving the ball back a few inches in my stance. This has stopped me dragging the ball to the left. The problem is that once you have made a few bad putts it gets in your head. Every inch feels like it is a foot, and every foot a mile

Hope your dog is OK. It is most likely the ball will have to be removed surgically, so I hope your dog is young enough to have the surgery. Dogs are dogs though, and there is little chance he will learn by this experience. Let us know how it goes

I had a par yesterday, that's very unusual

Your experience of golf is obviously very different to mine. Having a bad round is the norm for me, and having a good one is pretty rare these days. The most important thing is getting the exercise, having some good company, and some vicious banter. If I stopped playing every time I was having a bad round, I would only get to play 18 holes a few times a year.

How strange, I have been warned for having an opinion. I may have expressed my opinions about religion (which I apologise for) so I hope the person who expressed their confidence in God also received something similar. With regards to the other point. I see you are from the USA, whilst I live on the other side of the pond. It is well documented that women tend to be the boss of the household more often than it is over here, and can therefore understand your post. No idea, but it is a great wind up, and I award it thread of the year😁

Yeah, I have been married 38 years, and we have made it work. Doesn't stop us both hating each other though

I just hope she looks better than mine, and doesn't nag as much ! First of all I should point out that there is no God, and it's a complete myth. The concept of there being an almighty being up there somewhere was thought up by a bunch blokes a few thousand years ago who knew no better. Secondly, leave him alone and let him get on with what he enjoys. If he prefers time with his mates playing golf, go and get yourself a hobby. As couples get older they change and get wiser. I have to be honest, I much prefer spending time playing golf than I do with my wife, and in fact I think I prefer spending time at the dentist than I do with my wife. Please take into account though, I think I have been married over 100 years now.

Because I am so rubbish, I don't see the point of dropping down clubs. The theory is that I should consider two 4 iron shots, than a driver and and an approach shot. The problem is that I don't hit any of my clubs straight, so hitting a lesser club serves me no purpose. Thanks for the advice, but I am rubbish, and your handicap is 3 higher than mine

I eat fast, I walk fast, and I drive VERY fast. Playing slow golf drives me to a point of despair. As well as that, just about every score card at every golf club clearly states "Avoid Slow Play At All Times". If you want to play slowly, that's fine, but PLEASE ensure you let others play through. In answer to your question "what would I be doing otherwise" have you not heard of a pub ?

Sounds ideal. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Like I said, a good marriage is based on the time spent apart, not together

I'm like you. I am over 60 and like to get on. I despise slow golfers, especially those who won't let me play through. Only last week when playing with a friend, got stuck behind a very slow 4 ball of inexperienced players.