Thread: Ozgolf Little Red Book

I guess it might just be experience that does it for me. When I look at a putt, no matter the elevation changes, etc, I just seem to hit and accept what comes. Even with all the elevation changes, it still comes down to choosing a target and hitting it to that target. Factor all the elevation changes and variables into choosing a target. Once you have that, simply hit it to it. The target choosing may require some practice. The speed will come...

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny Canuck if i ask you to throw me a ball from 10 feet, you'll do it without thinking. there is no reason why your putting shouldn't be exactly the same. we all have the "touch", it's just a matter of learning to trust it. While I understand that analogy and get the general point, the difference is that the air between us does not change resistance on the ball when throwing...

I want to get one of those devices that help to draw the straight line. Does anyone know where you get them

Henno, you are baffling yourself with crap and thinking about it way too much. Dr Bob is right.

A key to chipping success, particularly on tight lies, is to create a straight line with the left arm and the shaft at address and keep that line through the shot. There is no quicker way to lower your handicap than the ability to consistently chip close enough for one putt instead of two.

Quote: Originally Posted by Ferrins I want to get one of those devices that help to draw the straight line. Does anyone know where you get them I think that most golf shops would have them. Maybe even somewhere like Kmart. I've got a Proline one.

I do that but not in the way that the quote means I think. I get told something like my grip for example, that is my swing thought until something else comes along and sooner or later my grip is up shit creek again. I think that quote means learn it but then don't think of it when your swining. I could be wrong about that though. That however is a good way to do it as you have a clear mind.

Sometimes it is technique, and sometimes it is your body taking over. I use clear keys once I am over the ball and it seems to mostly eliminate the pushed or pulled putts or charge past. Finding a putter that gives you real feel off the face also helps a lot I found, plus one that is designed for your swing type i.e centre balanced or toe balanced as the case may be.

Quote: Originally Posted by AndyP I putt to my target, so it wouldn't work for me. If my putt is downhill and breaking to the left, I will pick a spot on the green short of the hole and to the right to putt to. I ignore the cup once I've chosen my target, unless it is my target. That's why I rarely have the flag tended for long putts. I'm not actually looking at the hole. Maybe it's lost in translation. What you are...

Quote: Originally Posted by razaar Q: When does a chip become a pitch? A: When the backswing is long enough to require a hinge of the wrists. Another perspective: A chip is played with the leading edge of the club hitting the ground after the ball. A pitch is played when the sole of the club hits the ground at the same time as the face hits the ball.