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.”
Air Swings – Blast Motion
Air Swings are something new with the latest update from Blast Motion Golf. The new feature allows you to practice swings and record data without hitting a golf ball.
Printable Drills
Drills are a popular page on this site. I made up two printable drills Portable Document Files or PDFs. The idea is to have a mix of drills. There are putting and short game drills which include score keeping.
Practice Balls
I’ve used practice balls since I started to play golf many years ago. Back when I started, we used whiffle balls in the yard. Recently, I purchased Callaway HX Soft-Flight Colored Foam Practice Golf Balls. A lime green 18 pack.
Bags for Accessories
The golf related accessory bags I take to the course or practice green have been down sized. It’s a great idea to weed out what you are not going to use for the day and carry what you need.
Getting new Grips
It was time for new golf grips. There is a wide variety out there. Today’s article is on which ones I chose and why.
Practice Etiquette
Etiquette on the practice range or practice green has a direct impact on their quality of use. No one is perfect, but taking care of the practice area makes it better for everyone.
Compact Putting Mirror
The PuttOUT compact putting mirror works great on your home mat or on the practice green. It comes with a handy travel case and fits in your golf bag nicely.
Putting Triggers
Putting triggers are a motion that that you use to start your putt. It’s an effort to stay relaxed and not be tight or mechanical over the ball.
PuttOUT: Tournament Inspired
This version is the same as the PuttOut Academy Putting Studio only it’s color design is inspired by the first major tournament of the year. It’s first rate.
Training Aids: Magic! Oh Really?
Use training aids to improve your game. Improve enough that you can leave them at home and repeat the good things you have learned at the course. That’s the magic.
Slope and Effective Stimp
How does the degree or percent of slope figure into the effective stimp of a putt? It’s a significant factor. Let’s take a look at ways to measure it.
Tripod Mount: Perfect Upgrade
The tripod mount for my phone and iPad has been upgraded significantly. The Owine tripod mount is width adjustable from 3.74 to 9.05 inches fitting almost any phone or tablet. It comes with a camera wireless remote.
Alignment Rods and Devices
Alignment is critical for full swing shots, pitching, chipping and putting. Let’s take a look at various options for alignment and setup at the range or on the practice green.