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Post by Dennis on Dec 5, 2014 18:28:25 GMT -5
Thank you very much for this. I didn't even know you could move the marker. duuuuu. Still learning. I will get on this tonight. PGA here I come lol
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Post by Doyley on Dec 5, 2014 19:02:56 GMT -5
Easy formula for putting uphill
Take elevation in inches divide by 2, add result to original elevation and then add 2 more. Bring the marker to the hole (which will be the original distance to the hole) and then add the final calculation for your final marker destination. You'll never leave another putt short
Uphill Example 23 foot putt uphill 7 inches 7in / 2 = 3.5in (divide by two because it works...that's all!) 7 + 3.5in = 10.5 (7 was the original elevation) 10.5 + 2 = 12.5 feet (add 2 so that the ball will roll past the hole) 23+12.5 = 35.5 feet from the golfer is where the marker needs to go
14 foot putt uphill 4 inches BEDMAS version: (4/2)+4+2 = 8 14 feet to the hole + 8 feet to account for elevation = 22 feet from the golfer is where the marker goes to make that uphill putt.
Downhill Example For downhill it's closer to 1:1 minus a couple of feet
10 foot putt, downhill 4 inches 4in-2=2 (minus 2 because it works...that's all!) 10-2=8 feet
Bring the marker to the 8 foot mark (2 feet short of the hole) to have the ball comfortably make it to the hole but not leave a long putt back if you miss.
Looks a lot more complicated written down than it is in my head...but it works!
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Post by Doyley on Dec 5, 2014 19:06:25 GMT -5
PS, for those that think we're shooting low by unsavory means, we're not - we're just doing lots of math!
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Post by Dennis on Dec 5, 2014 20:16:06 GMT -5
Again, you guys are awesome. tks One other question. Are you pulling the putter all the way back every time? Should I be making a full backswing and using the marker to get the right distance?
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Post by rawkinjawsh on Dec 5, 2014 20:30:59 GMT -5
Again, you guys are awesome. tks One other question. Are you pulling the putter all the way back every time? Should I be making a full backswing and using the marker to get the right distance? The marker provides a margin of error by about 2 ft on either side. So attempting to hit 20ft power you are going to get the same result if you hit 18-22ft. Also, Doyley, wondering if there are any tweaks to your formula for slow/fast greens?
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Post by Doyley on Dec 5, 2014 21:18:45 GMT -5
Again, you guys are awesome. tks One other question. Are you pulling the putter all the way back every time? Should I be making a full backswing and using the marker to get the right distance? The marker provides a margin of error by about 2 ft on either side. So attempting to hit 20ft power you are going to get the same result if you hit 18-22ft. Also, Doyley, wondering if there are any tweaks to your formula for slow/fast greens? Yes you have to adjust but I just go by feel- it's a very minor adjustment - maybe plus/minus a foot depending on speed of greens.
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Post by betweentheeyez2 on Dec 5, 2014 23:56:05 GMT -5
I think for green speed you can look at the feet in the top right hand corner. The numbers vary from 101 to 192. This I believe tells you how far the putt would go on a flat green with a full backswing. If the putt calculation is 20 ft on the slowest green, 101 ft, your backswing needs to be 20%, 20/101, with a normal follow through. Other factors can affect your speed like slope and tempo but this gives you a starting point.
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Post by proto22 on Dec 7, 2014 18:54:37 GMT -5
Very glad I reached out and made this topic! I've played 2 rounds so far putting the "right" way, and I definitely feel more confident judging uphill and downhill putts. This is the way to go for sure. While my scores didn't drastically improve, I can definitely see this helping my game in the long run. Thanks everyone for the tips and advice!
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Post by wirenut48 on Dec 7, 2014 23:21:01 GMT -5
I believe the forgiveness of the aiming marker is more like +- 5' so if you set the aiming marker distance up correctly its pretty easy to get the proper lag. Now on short putts, 5' or less, this magnetic effect of the marker makes it near impossible to putt with any feel for speed. The best way, and probably the only way to control the speed of your putt for the break you want is to move the marker back a bit further depending on the speed you want. It will take some practice to get a feel for how much speed it adds. This has helped me drain a lot more of those short putts as you can hold a line playing less break, hope this helps.
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Post by Mitchblue on Dec 7, 2014 23:30:53 GMT -5
I miss my putts because I hit crooked. Any wisdom math for that ;-)
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Post by Doyley on Dec 7, 2014 23:37:54 GMT -5
I miss my putts because I hit crooked. Any wisdom math for that ;-) take the root of the elevation and solve for x!
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Post by Mitchblue on Dec 7, 2014 23:48:56 GMT -5
I miss my putts because I hit crooked. Any wisdom math for that ;-) take the root of the elevation and solve for x! You're a genius. i would never of thought of that. I was doing like X squared times rubik cube. Thank you..
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2014 0:03:08 GMT -5
Lol
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Post by CoinHen77 on Sept 25, 2019 12:00:02 GMT -5
Easy formula for putting uphill Take elevation in inches divide by 2, add result to original elevation and then add 2 more. Bring the marker to the hole (which will be the original distance to the hole) and then add the final calculation for your final marker destination. You'll never leave another putt short Uphill Example23 foot putt uphill 7 inches7in / 2 = 3.5in (divide by two because it works...that's all!) 7 + 3.5in = 10.5 (7 was the original elevation) 10.5 + 2 = 12.5 feet (add 2 so that the ball will roll past the hole) 23+ 12.5 = 35.5 feet from the golfer is where the marker needs to go 14 foot putt uphill 4 inchesBEDMAS version: ( 4/ 2)+ 4+ 2 = 814 feet to the hole + 8 feet to account for elevation = 22 feet from the golfer is where the marker goes to make that uphill putt. Downhill ExampleFor downhill it's closer to 1:1 minus a couple of feet 10 foot putt, downhill 4 inches4in- 2= 2 (minus 2 because it works...that's all!) 10- 2= 8 feetBring the marker to the 8 foot mark (2 feet short of the hole) to have the ball comfortably make it to the hole but not leave a long putt back if you miss. Looks a lot more complicated written down than it is in my head...but it works! Doyley Does all this still apply in TGC2019? Does setting the marker to the correct distance location still give you that margin of error it did when all these posts were written?
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Post by ErixonStone on Sept 25, 2019 12:09:54 GMT -5
Yes, the mechanics still apply. TGC2019 adjusts by default, and it's pretty good at it.
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