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Post by fondername0 on Mar 5, 2015 15:19:56 GMT -5
For me its all about putting better. I feel like I hit decent shots but leave a lot of strokes out there with the flat stick. I need to get better with those breaking putts, and the ones in the 10 - 15 foot range.
Is there any good way to practice putting?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2015 15:42:00 GMT -5
my take on improving putting,....is to improve the approach shot, and make that your most important shot of the hole, to make sure you can even have a good approach shot, hit your drive in a place on the fairway that will allow it, funny how that works  but, if you can drastically improve the distance to the cup after your approach shots, your putts per hole will drop like flies on doyley's sh%$. |
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Post by crow357 on Mar 5, 2015 15:42:32 GMT -5
Create your own course and practice to your hearts content in the designer  |
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Post by foolinjection on Mar 5, 2015 16:37:07 GMT -5
Creating your own course would be the way to go really. I did that for my own basic driving range to help me chart the length of the clubs with fade, draw, loft etc more accurately on medium conditions.  Don't see why you couldn't do that with 18 putting holes. One massive green, put the tees on the green and either softly knock the ball off the tee with a putter then putt from there or just use the "Play from here" button. |
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Post by daddyjules on Mar 5, 2015 16:47:04 GMT -5
Or try out col sanders putting course which is pretty interesting  and good practice! |
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Post by steelereign on Mar 5, 2015 21:11:44 GMT -5
Definitely the approach for me. I sink my fair share of putts and am pretty consistent off the tee. I just need to get closer to the pin.
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Post by bruce on Mar 6, 2015 11:40:16 GMT -5
The approach shot is the one, that really puts it on the line. I know the saying goes "drive for show and putt for dough" but to get those putts in, you really need to be close to the pin. If you could get within a 10 foot radius with your approach shots, you'd really improve your scores.
That aside though, to me its almost two different games being played. Its the fairways, then the green.Then again I like to look at it this way;"If I can get on the green with my approach shot I have a chance"..
Yes a chance, but IF I can get more consistant with my approachshots and get them within a 10 foot radius, my scores should get a lot better.
I shot my first 59 last week, and thats my lowest score ever. But I don't expect to shoot down there all the time. If I can shoot between 60 and 65 that would be a miracle and a great accomplishment, for me at least.
Its more likely I'll shoot between 64 and 68, and thats not even good enough most of the time to make the cut.
So for me its the approach shot as well.
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Post by williamhotel on Mar 6, 2015 11:44:46 GMT -5
Or try out col sanders putting course which is pretty interesting and good practice! Col Sanders is cool except for them damn chickens. They're always laying eggs in front of my shot. |
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Post by daddyjules on Mar 6, 2015 12:04:25 GMT -5
Or try out col sanders putting course which is pretty interesting and good practice! Col Sanders is cool except for them damn chickens. They're always laying eggs in front of my shot. Yeah dont think they have read the rules of golf regarding walking over someone elses line of putt lol |
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Post by Pubknight on Mar 6, 2015 12:11:59 GMT -5
Close approach shots definitely help, but don't ignore picking the right spot on the green too.
For example, I would rather have an uphill 15' putt than a 7' sidehill putt, even though it's more than twice the distance.
So try to plan where on the green you want to be to give yourself your 'favourite' type of putt.
i.e., I prefer right to left breakers over left to right breakers... personal preference, can see that break better.
so if the flag is on a slope, I'll try to plan which side of the flag I want to be on for the ensuing putt.
And if possible, I'm always trying to leave myself an uphill putt.
If you watch pro golf on tv, they are always talking about finishing on the right (proper) side of the hole.
The par 3 courses are fantastic for that sort of practice.
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Post by jimgem on Mar 6, 2015 12:14:35 GMT -5
I tried the col sanders course a couple of times but gives you inflated stats since you can get hio's on some of the putts.Ive made myself an 18 hole course one big green and instead of hitting it off the tees i just use play from here and drop it anywhere on the green and just putt for any hole and if not happy with the shot and the putt needs a little adjustment just use rewind shot,will help alot with breaks and uphill dowwnhill putts.
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Post by artb on Mar 6, 2015 12:22:43 GMT -5
I agree approach shots are important but I think the original poster is talking about reading the break of the putt. I miss more birdy putts because I misread the breaks even on short putts. Unfortunately its all guess and feel.Just have to keep practicing.
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Post by bruce on Mar 9, 2015 5:46:22 GMT -5
Putts are important, for me at least though just getting it on the green is imporatant as well, never mind trying to get it in a certain spot. As far as putting goes a lot of it is mental as well. Some people see a sidehill putt and there whole outlook changes. Instaed of trying to get it in, its now just try and get it close. I'll agree you have to get it close enough to make that next one, but theres no reason at least not to try and make it.
The other thing is don't leave it short, you have absolutely no chance to make the putt, unless you at least get it to the hole ! |
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Post by misternic on Mar 9, 2015 9:43:48 GMT -5
my take on improving putting,....is to improve the approach shot, and make that your most important shot of the hole, to make sure you can even have a good approach shot, hit your drive in a place on the fairway that will allow it, funny how that works but, if you can drastically improve the distance to the cup after your approach shots, your putts per hole will drop like flies on doyley's $#@#. I agree with this, but take it a bit further... where you leave your approach. You can make almost every 10-12 foot uphill low breaking putt. I will miss a lot of 15 foot side slope putts. I try and learn where I should miss... choose shorter here (or long there), or slightly right, vs slightly left. My issues is actually doing it... and learning to make 8-12 inch breakers |
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Post by edi_vedder on Mar 10, 2015 0:09:46 GMT -5
Definitely the approach for me. I sink my fair share of putts and am pretty consistent off the tee. I just need to get closer to the pin. Improving my approach shots (less than 100y) was the key point for me as well. Since I manage to dial in most of my pitch shots, I'm scoring much lower (under 60) then before. Still could improve my putting a bit though, no doubt about that.  |
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and good practice! 
