I am a pretty good driver and have my days in the fairway. But one thing I can't get down is putting. Also could any of you recommend a putter for me? I don't want to spend ridiculous amounts of money but I need a decent putter.
2006-06-07 15:00:08 · 10 answers · asked by R man 4 in Sports ➔ Golf
Sometimes I hit over and sometimes I don't even get 5 feet to the cup. So i basically suck all around.
2006-06-07 15:04:54 · update #1
When it comes to putters if you like it and think you can make putts it's good. Heavy putters for slow greens light for fast.
A couple things to remember
Do not use your wrist
Short back swing good follow through - make sure you accelerate the putter
Length of putt
Lay a ruler on the ground. Putt the ball 3 feet. Make a note how far you take the putter back. 1.5 inches in most cases. Do the same for a 5 foot, 8 foot and 15 foot putt. Once you learn how far to take the club back for each distance your way ahead of the game.
Here is some more info
http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/shortgame/improve_nesbitt120505.cfm
2006-06-07 15:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Doug 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off...find a putter that feels comfortable to you anywhere you can. Golf discount stores, pro shops, yard sales, etc. Stick with the one you have if it's a decent putter. THEN...follow this drill.
OK...next time you go to the practice green (preferably in a not crowded area). Take 3 balls. Stand on the edge of the green in the fringe. Underhanded, lob the balls at hole number one. Try to land the ball so it rolls most of the way. Watch the roll. Take it all in. Hopefully one or two might even go in. Go pick them up. Walk back. Repeat process. Go to 2nd hole, 3rd, etc. You are trying to get a feel for the speed of the green. Now start over with the putter. Make sure to allow the club head to go back and forth the same distance. You will develop a feel for the speed. Do this until you understand the feeling. Then before your next round. Walk up and gently toss three balls. The feeling will become ingrained. Done properly this will help your putting prowess. ENJOY!!! Good Luck.
2006-06-08 02:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by midlifecrisis5600 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any putter can work, try out a few, pick one and stick with it.
To improve:
Spend 10+ hours a week with a putter in your hand.
Skills critical to putting are impacting ball on center of club face, hitting the ball the right distance, and hitting the ball on the right line.
Here are three drills to help you with each of these skills.
Drill 1 - "Center face impact drill"
Tape 2 band aids 1 inch apart on the putter face.
A center face impact will miss the two band aids.
At home hit putts on a smooth surface with no target.
Simply work on hitting the ball in the center of the face.
Drill 2 - "Distance control drill"
On practice putting green place a ball 12,15,18,21,24,27,30 ft from hole. Hit in order starting at 12 feet attempting to leave all within 2 ft of hole.
Drill 3 - "Line drill"
Practice making 4-10 foot long puts with the ball passing thru a "gate" made by placing two tees in the ground along the path of the putt. The 2 tees should be 2 feet from ball 3 inches apart.
Good Luck.
2006-06-09 13:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by bsm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't say what is wrong with your putting. My advice is to go to a golf shop and try different putter styles. Putters come in all varieties and makers of putters have many different models to choose from. Choose one that you feel comfortable with and is within your budget. It is not the brand of putter you get but your confidence with the one you choose.
2006-06-07 22:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by rogue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will recommend you to buy two ball blade putter, because its feeling is quite good and easy to control the distance .I used to have the same problem as you(good driving, good approach shot , but not good in putting) .After I've changed to two ball blade putter, my score has a big change from 90 strokes improved to 85 strokes, so go and change two ball blade putter.
2006-06-08 09:50:24 · answer #5 · answered by psmom2006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had putting lessons before and my putting actually did improve after them! I know everyone says "Read the green" and stuff, but I've personally never been able to do it. However, I learn some important things. The first one is keep your head down. Don't immediately look up after you putt to see where your ball is going. This makes your ball go straight. Also when you are practicing, put a quarter on top of the ball, then hit it. So yeah, I would suggest lessons if at all possible.
2006-06-08 00:46:22 · answer #6 · answered by blueeyedcarrottop 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grab a bucket of balls,, 75 or so..
make a circle around the hole using tees as markers..placed around 3ft from the cup.. use in 5-6 different locations.
when you can when you can make all 75 without missing..
then you can putt
i see more golfers miss 3 footers for par, than any other putt..
2006-06-09 03:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by mark m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, are you hitting too hard, too soft, or do you just have a hard time reading the break of each green? All I can say is that it takes practice, and a LIGHT touch. Easy does it.
My putting game is pretty decent; it's my short game that sucks.
2006-06-07 22:03:36 · answer #8 · answered by spmdrumbass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get some real good instructional videos for golf and they would be worth your while to check out. We usually have bad habits that need broken. It's a great game so do your best by getting a few lessons.
2006-06-07 22:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by folklore 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tape two golf balls together and if it goes strait u r getting better
2006-06-07 22:03:25 · answer #10 · answered by mike p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋