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#8,276
brandonco05 said:
I've gotten to the point where I feel like I'd be wasting my time taking my time on the greens, I feel like I'm going to miss regardless.
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And there lies the problem, Putting is all about confidence, feeling as if you can sink a putt from anywhere on the green.
 
#8,277
#8,277
govols/cc said:
If you're 3 & 4 putting then its just practice. Probably need to work on speed. Try looking at the hole & putting. If you're missing putts you think you should make do like everybody else & get a new putter.
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That might be the case, but it certainly isn't as simple as you make it sound. If he's three and four putting, then it is most LIKELY an alignment issue.
 
#8,278
#8,278
2ironVol said:
That might be the case, but it certainly isn't as simple as you make it sound. If he's three and four putting, then it is most LIKELY an alignment issue.
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It's more common to putt a ball 5-6ft short or long than to misread one by that much. If you can't read greens or have halfway decent speed alignment doesn't mean a thing.
 
#8,279
#8,279
I'm a pretty good putter and I use the feeling of my feet at address and 1 or 2 spots on the line if I am able and not in anyone else's line. My feet tell me better on many holes than my eyes do.
 
#8,280
#8,280
govols/cc said:
It's more common to putt a ball 5-6ft short or long than to misread one by that much. If you can't read greens or have halfway decent speed alignment doesn't mean a thing.
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I don't think he's arguing for alignment over speed. He was just gently pointing out that anyone who is 3 and 4 jacking every green likely has something more than just a speed issue.
 
#8,281
#8,281
Spartacavolus said:
I'm a pretty good putter and I use the feeling of my feet at address and 1 or 2 spots on the line if I am able and not in anyone else's line. My feet tell me better on many holes than my eyes do.
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Whatever works for you. I do know one thing though . . . I never get tired of watching people plum-bob when it's obvious they've got no clue what they're looking at.
 
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#8,282
GAVol said:
I don't think he's arguing for alignment over speed. He was just gently pointing out that anyone who is 3 and 4 jacking every green likely has something more than just a speed issue.
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True. He didn't really specify how he was 3 & 4 putting so it would be hard to pinpoint. He's obviously missing some short putts & probably knocking 6fters 5ft past & leaving 20fters 5ft short. Just guessing of course.
 
#8,283
#8,283
GAVol said:
Whatever works for you. I do know one thing though . . . I never get tired of watching people plum-bob when it's obvious they've got no clue what they're looking at.
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I've never done it because I don't get it. I get about 99% of what I run into, but I don't get calculus and I don't get plum-bobbing. Maybe they are connected.
 
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#8,288
GAVol said:
It's a lot easier to keep them on line when you're pounding them 10 feet by. :)
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I don't knock it that far by, or leave it that short. It sounds weird but im better with really long putts than medium range ones. I exaggerated some too with the 4 putts.
 
#8,289
#8,289
Called in sick today to Play. Was 2 under through 6 and finished front 2 over.

Shot a 77. I have been hitting my new irons so far for me it's hard to club. Hit an 8 iron 165 into the wind for a birdie on a par 3. I used to hit an 8 150
 
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#8,290
brandonco05 said:
I don't knock it that far by, or leave it that short. It sounds weird but im better with really long putts than medium range ones. I exaggerated some too with the 4 putts.
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As someone said earlier, a drill that works for me with speed from medium-long is to look at the hole while making the stroke.

Vols520 said:
Called in sick today to Play. Was 2 under through 6 and finished front 2 over.

Shot a 77. I have been hitting my new irons so far for me it's hard to club. Hit an 8 iron 165 into the wind for a birdie on a par 3. I used to hit an 8 150
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Swing change or is that just a result of the new irons having a stronger loft?
 
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#8,291
TennesseeOrange said:
As someone said earlier, a drill that works for me with speed from medium-long is to look at the hole while making the stroke.



Swing change or is that just a result of the new irons having a stronger loft?
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I have been working out for the last year so am a lot stronger and also got the ap2's. My 5 wood used to go 215. I birdied a 235 par 3 by putting it 8 feet away on sat. Was hitting my 3 wood like 260 w roll. My drives only go like 275-280 if I bomb it though.
 
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#8,292
The prob is I was 130 out into the wind and hit a 3 quarter pw right at it and flew the green and ended up bogeying. It's frustrating hitting a good shot and not having distance control.
 
#8,294
#8,294
Just got invited to a golf and ryder cup trip to Chicago in September with a group of 8. Never been. Should be cool. Think we are playing and drinking in morning and to the cup from there.
 
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#8,295
govols/cc said:
It's more common to putt a ball 5-6ft short or long than to misread one by that much. If you can't read greens or have halfway decent speed alignment doesn't mean a thing.
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I would have to see him putt to make an accurate diagnosis. Part of an alignment issue can be an inaccurate read. That's ok though. It's likely you know much better:birgits_giggle:
 
#8,296
#8,296
Vols520 said:
The prob is I was 130 out into the wind and hit a 3 quarter pw right at it and flew the green and ended up bogeying. It's frustrating hitting a good shot and not having distance control.
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You might want to get your lofts checked. It's not too uncommon to have a new set arrive with all the lofts off just a bit.
 
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#8,297
2ironVol said:
I would have to see him putt to make an accurate diagnosis. Part of an alignment issue can be an inaccurate read. That's ok though. It's likely you know much better:birgits_giggle:
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Because its common for people to misalign 5 or 6ft wide of target I guess.
 
#8,299
#8,299
I just stare at it for a minute and then whack the ball in the general direction of the hole. Usually works out pretty well. I never have to do any more than 4 putt.
 
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