elguapo79
Weekend Golfer
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TGCT Name: Jeremy Phelps
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Post by elguapo79 on Jul 19, 2015 19:25:02 GMT -5
Thank you for that explanation. I mostly have not messed with it but will practice now.
To be clear, when you say "x feet of power," that is purely an approximation based on how far back you pull the putter, correct?
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Post by Doyley on Jul 19, 2015 19:47:07 GMT -5
To be clear, when you say "x feet of power," that is purely an approximation based on how far back you pull the putter, correct? that's right Once you get used to moving it you will find distance control on putts much easier. |
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robdalky
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TGCT Name: Rob Dahlquist
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Post by robdalky on Jul 20, 2015 20:21:30 GMT -5
The marker gives your swing a set point, which means that if you set the marker for 20 ft, if your putter swing is somewhere between 16-24 feet (these numbers are an estimate only), it will hit the ball 20 ft. If you pull the club back all the way it will go max distance no matter where you put the aiming marker. Personally I use the putter face in relation to the ball to guide distance. <20 feet - by feel 30 feet - top of putter touching bottom of ball 40 feet - putter face even with ball 50 feet - bottom of putter touching top of ball more than that gets to be a real guessing game I still don't really get the marker's importance. Specifically, what do you mean "if the putter swing is between 16-24 feet"? I've searched around for a thread on the topic without success, but I didn't want to start a whole new one. thanks, anyone, for any insight! By that I mean that the length of your backswing corresponds to the distance your ball will travel, and if you swing to a distance close to where your marker is aimed, the ball will go exactly to your aiming marker. |
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elguapo79
Weekend Golfer
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TGCT Name: Jeremy Phelps
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Post by elguapo79 on Jul 21, 2015 10:03:27 GMT -5
Thanks again, guys. It's been a benefit to me so far. At the very least, I'm 2-putting where I would have probably 3-putted  |
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Post by mikeingreen on Jul 25, 2015 19:29:23 GMT -5
New guy question. How much does the marker make an impact on distance? What I mean is the putter says it will go 144ft or whatever, so if I set the marker 3 feet in front of me but still swing full power it will still go flying correct? (Not that I would do that) So does moving the marker to adjust distance make a difference, is it all related to how far back you pull the club or is it a combo of both?
<20 feet - by feel
30 feet - top of putter touching bottom of ball
40 feet - putter face even with ball
50 feet - bottom of putter touching top of ball
more than that gets to be a real guessing game
I am not understanding this. Isn't the putter behind the ball? These LONG puts give me fits and I am trying to get a grip on them |
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Post by mikeingreen on Jul 25, 2015 20:05:42 GMT -5
Never mind my posted question. I couldn't visualize what was being said until I went in-game. Now I see it. Thanks for the tip.
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Post by ABU_Bear on Aug 14, 2015 4:28:39 GMT -5
A question about camera angles when putting. Which one is better to use to develop "feel"? Since purchasing the game I have used the rear angle, but I have recently tried the overhead for longer putts.
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Post by HeMan1202 on Aug 14, 2015 8:44:49 GMT -5
Yeah, I said this somewhere else too. I use the slightly behind overhead view for anything over 10 ft. hitting distance because I have found that taking the putter to the back foot will get you roughly 10-12 ft. of distance and this is the best angle to see that.
Anything inside 10 ft. I use the slightly elevated close up view to stay inside the back foot.
Anything 4 ft. and in I just hit it straight through any break.
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Post by edi_vedder on Aug 14, 2015 19:39:16 GMT -5
I got so used to the default camera while putting that I probably couldn't use anything else (without practicing a lot).
I only adjust the camera when I can't see the cup by default while aligning the putt (marker). But before I hit the ball, I have to switch back to standard view.
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