Golf Thread 2014 - All Things Golf!
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JamesNotJim said:
Stop being soft. Putting is what makes a good golfer a great one.
Nothing beats rolling in a birdie or even better an eagle putt.
Putting is all technique with a smattering of confidence
Love this comment but disagree, unless you consider reading a putt as technique?Nothing beats rolling in a birdie or even better an eagle putt.
Putting is all technique with a smattering of confidence
I would actually say that putting is mainly confidence and the ability to read greens, quite an art imo!
It is the ultimate equaliser and I love it, not in until it's in
DuncanM said:
Love this comment but disagree, unless you consider reading a putt as technique?
I would actually say that putting is mainly confidence and the ability to read greens, quite an art imo!
It is the ultimate equaliser and I love it, not in until it's in
"Putting is like wisdom, partly a natural gift and partly the accumulation of experience." I would actually say that putting is mainly confidence and the ability to read greens, quite an art imo!
It is the ultimate equaliser and I love it, not in until it's in
Arnold Palmer
There are many different ways to see a line of a putt. Some people can just read greens, it's a simple task for them, others struggle. Adam Scott and a few other use techniques to "read" the line of a putt.
JamesNotJim said:
DuncanM said:
Love this comment but disagree, unless you consider reading a putt as technique?
I would actually say that putting is mainly confidence and the ability to read greens, quite an art imo!
It is the ultimate equaliser and I love it, not in until it's in
"Putting is like wisdom, partly a natural gift and partly the accumulation of experience." I would actually say that putting is mainly confidence and the ability to read greens, quite an art imo!
It is the ultimate equaliser and I love it, not in until it's in
Arnold Palmer
There are many different ways to see a line of a putt. Some people can just read greens, it's a simple task for them, others struggle. Adam Scott and a few other use techniques to "read" the line of a putt.
Nicklaus himself insisted that putting was unlike any other part of the game, even telling of his wife soundly beating him at putting competitions!
It affects better players because they give themselves more putts to miss.
SpeckledJim said:
A major hole in my game is not being able to capitalise from my (relatively) good short iron play.
Time and again I'll halve a hole that I was 6' away from in regulation, against a partner who was 25' away in the same.
Ouch.
Where are you missing? pace or line?Time and again I'll halve a hole that I was 6' away from in regulation, against a partner who was 25' away in the same.
Ouch.
What sort of putter are you using?
JamesNotJim said:
SpeckledJim said:
A major hole in my game is not being able to capitalise from my (relatively) good short iron play.
Time and again I'll halve a hole that I was 6' away from in regulation, against a partner who was 25' away in the same.
Ouch.
Where are you missing? pace or line?Time and again I'll halve a hole that I was 6' away from in regulation, against a partner who was 25' away in the same.
Ouch.
What sort of putter are you using?
The nice way to put it is to say I'm quite good at sliding it the right distance past!
I've got an Odyssey 2-Ball that I've shortened to suit my, err, concentrated stature. Sometimes when I'm extra disgusted with myself I swap to an old Ping Anser, but if anything that just makes my length worse.
I'm only finding time to play, not practice, so I'm only playing perhaps 36-46 putts a month, so I can't reasonably expect much, really.
SpeckledJim said:
I'm sure a good putter would criticise both, but I'd say generally length is better than line.
The nice way to put it is to say I'm quite good at sliding it the right distance past!
I've got an Odyssey 2-Ball that I've shortened to suit my, err, concentrated stature. Sometimes when I'm extra disgusted with myself I swap to an old Ping Anser, but if anything that just makes my length worse.
I'm only finding time to play, not practice, so I'm only playing perhaps 36-46 putts a month, so I can't reasonably expect much, really.
Ever had a putting lesson? a shonky grip can cause chaos or even a simple alignment issue.The nice way to put it is to say I'm quite good at sliding it the right distance past!
I've got an Odyssey 2-Ball that I've shortened to suit my, err, concentrated stature. Sometimes when I'm extra disgusted with myself I swap to an old Ping Anser, but if anything that just makes my length worse.
I'm only finding time to play, not practice, so I'm only playing perhaps 36-46 putts a month, so I can't reasonably expect much, really.
I'd also consider looking at a putter fitting, knowing the arc of your swing will help limit your misses.
Putting is something you can practice at home, so you can soon rack up the hours honing a new putting style.
SpeckledJim said:
A major hole in my game is not being able to capitalise from my (relatively) good short iron play.
Time and again I'll halve a hole that I was 6' away from in regulation, against a partner who was 25' away in the same.
Ouch.
I'm the same if I am honest. I can putt, but not when I'm playing well......... bTime and again I'll halve a hole that I was 6' away from in regulation, against a partner who was 25' away in the same.
Ouch.
d isn't it :-)
Rosscow said:
Had 9 holes today, really focused on my putting and was rewarded with a 39.
15 putts? impressive stuff!
Played today in some pretty intense wind. a 40 point 8, with 36 putts which i was pleased with considering the 4 3 putts i had on the front 9!
Gamed my new SLDR driver today...more fairways than usual but i think that was down to me not the club. the low spin is impressive though...finally driving almost as far into the wind as i do on a still day which is nice!
Best thing about today, i got to play with 3 of my best mates and the sun was shining, love this game!
DuncanM said:
JamesNotJim said:
rat840771 said:
Adizero golf shoes in Sports direct for £12.99, that 90% off.
Grab yourself a bargain
Indeed, bought 3 pairs on Monday.Grab yourself a bargain
Got another 2 pairs today so got a selection of colours now!
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