I bought a Tour Edge Chipper just to see if it would make a difference in my short game. I tried it out today. The bottom line is that my chips shots were online and grouped close enough to one putt. I’ m thinking about putting it in the bag.
Chipping Practice and Targets
Chipping practice aids are handy for judging the distance you chip or how far the ball rolls out following a chip. I’ve put together some target options for chipping on the practice green or in the house that work for me.
Golf Scoring Strategy
Your golf scoring strategy should start during your setup on the tee. Plan all your shots as they come up, play with confidence and give yourself the chance at great scores.
Lag putting and practice
Lag putting is an important skill that many average golfers do not practice. It’s the most common reason for 3 putts. Let’s take a look at why tempo and rhythm are such an important part of of lag putts and all putts.
Softspikes lesson learned
Softspikes Pulsar Fast Twist spikes were the original spikes in my Footjoy Superlites. The Footjoy shoes are the best pair I’ve ever had. I wanted to order the Pulsar replacement spikes also. The lesson? Softspikes Fast Twist 3.0 and Fast Twist are not the same. Of course I ordered the wrong ones.
Alignment options for practice
Alignment options for golf practice vary from simple and inexpensive to pricey and overrated. Let’s take a look at a few I’ve used over the years.
Alignment Stick Connectors
Alignment stick connectors are something I’ve wanted for a long time. Recently, I purchased 2 alignment stick connectors from The Elixir Golf.
Follow through – Hold your finish
As you follow through on putts, hold the finish position. Why? Your brain needs to learn the proper body position in conjunction with the correct pace and rhythm for you to become a better putter.
Downhill Putts “Knee Knockers”
Downhill putts can be nerve racking. They don’t have to be. Let’s talk about a couple of simple thoughts and actions that make them easier to deal with.
Putts from off the Green
Putts from off the green can be in different forms depending upon your lie. Use your putter when you can, but putting with irons or hybrids may come in handy as well.
Tour Read App Review
The “Tour Read” app is the real deal when it comes to digital green reading. I don’t say that lightly. I have devices that measure slope, but this “app” gives you the actual break and pace for putts.
Setting up Drills
There are all kinds of putting drills. Here are some standard drills and what to use to set them up. These setup accessories can be used for all the putting drills we have on this site.
Finding a Coach
Finding a coach can truly be a challenge. Not because there aren’t a ton of good coaches, but because not all coaches or pros give you the instruction that you need.
Putting well at any age
Anyone can achieve great putting even into their later years. In fact, I didn’t become a good putter until I retired.
Putting: Make a Plan
Make a plan right from the tee box. Then reevaluate your plan once you get on the green. I’ve included an example from a recent round featuring our championship greens. In the article I show why it’s important to “make a plan.”