A properly fitted putter can make scoring much simpler and avoid need for complex and inconsistent compensations. Too many players spend their valuable practice time trying to develop an artificial stroke to compensate for a putter that does not fit, rather than practicing consistency in a stroke with a putter that fit what they do. For example, the u of putter length and lie angle may dictate a player’s distance from the ball. Your distance from the ball is important because it is essential to have our eyes over the line of the putt at address (our eyes are behind the ball, but over the line). This condition greatly influences our ability to aim the face and the shape of our stroke. Additionally, the lie angle of the putter must be such that the putter head sits flat on the ground at address. If the putter is not soled properly, the sweet spot of the putter is not in the center of the putter. For example, if a player has the toe of the putter of the ground, the sweet spot moves toward the heel. Obviously, now if a player makes a good stroke and hits the center of the face, the ball will behave as though it were hit off the toe. The ball starts left of the intended line and has insufficient speed. This player will then begin to compensate with both alignment and length of stroke.
November is putter month at the Golf Academy of Memphis. Come in and we can fit you in 30 minutes. We can make your current putter fit you better or put you in a new one. 30 minutes could greatly improve your putting and improve your ability to score.
Contact Charlie Long at 901.372.4870.
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