I was taught to minimize my wrist movements during my putting stroke. I have used this lesson throughout the years and feel I have a fairly solid putting stroke. I have tinkered with it over the years and have settled on my current stroke that involves very little wrist action. After watching a Brad Faxon video, I might wonder if I need to change or at least experiment with moving my wrists slightly while putting. I will have to think about that for a while, but the conversation is important.
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Sinking More Knee Knockers In Golf
There is an ongoing discussion about which is most important during a putt – Line or Speed. According to many pundits, line is more important than speed. To make more putts or even to lag the putts closer, playing more of a break when putting is the smart mathematical thing to do! The more I think about it, I believe this is a great tip and explains so much about my short game. However, there comes a time where something has to change, like the 4 to 6 foot knee knockers, when sinking more putts from a shorter distance.!
Continue readingIt Is What You Leave In Golf
Regardless of where your ball comes to rest on the golf course it is important to think about the shot in hand and what you want your next shot to look like. This ‘next shot strategy’ is universal and can be applied to many sports and recreational activities. Unfortunately, like a chess match, many of us solely focus on the current play and disregard the follow on shots. This one dimensional thinking is a challenge as it usually leads to ‘no trouble doubles’. The mental errors of not focusing on future shots adds needless strokes to our score; something that is always avoidable. The challenge for most how do we ingrain the process of looking at our next shot when things go awry.
Continue readingUsing A Table Top To Chip A Golf Ball
There are many (overwhelming so) chipping techniques offered on the internet. Sifting through all the different nuances can be a challenge. I know I get overwhelmed from time to time, but I continue to seek out helpful tips for the readers at The Grateful Golfer golf blog. Today is no different. Danny Maude provides a simple, repeatable and controllable chipping process that will benefit most aspiring golfers. He talks about using a table top to help set the conditions for great chipping!
Continue readingPlaying Golf The Easy Way
Golf is a sport that can create challenges on every swing. Or it can be so easy that you wonder why people struggle shooting low scores. Over the years, i have talked about course management, club selection, and distance control in order to play our best golf. Well, I finally found a visual aid that will help us put all of our swing thoughts together. The topic deals with the 80% rule on shot selection. This course management strategy will work for every level of golfer and offers many strategy topics into on concise video. The 80% rule makes complete sense and is something that all aspiring (and experienced) players should consider.
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