Javs Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Saw this article and thought I would share. I am a feel player and putter. I understand routines, but can’t say I have an exact one. What about you? https://golf.com/news/brandel-chamblee-blasts-rory-mcilroy-putting-us-open/?utm_campaign=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_content=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_medium=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&utm_source=PANTHEON_STRIPPED&=1 cksurfdude, HeathS16 and Josh Parker 3 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 I remember reading somewhere that practice strokes before a putt does you no good and you just nix that from the routine and make the stroke, if I find it I will link it, it was a long time ago. I think it is up to the individual. I myself, have a "routine" but it can fluctuate a bit from round- to-round depending on how I am feeling that day. So it isn't a strict routine I guess. I do think it is important to have something you can go to when under stress, as it can provide a bit of comfort and familiarity. I do think Brandel is a bit off here. Just because Jack didn't have one doesn't mean everyone should just step up and hit it. cksurfdude, Josh Parker, Haro and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RetiredBoomer Posted June 17 Popular Post Share Posted June 17 3 minutes ago, HeathS16 said: I remember reading somewhere that practice strokes before a putt does you no good and you just nix that from the routine and make the stroke, if I find it I will link it, it was a long time ago. I think it is up to the individual. I myself, have a "routine" but it can fluctuate a bit from round- to-round depending on how I am feeling that day. So it isn't a strict routine I guess. I do think it is important to have something you can go to when under stress, as it can provide a bit of comfort and familiarity. I do think Brandel is a bit off here. Just because Jack didn't have one doesn't mean everyone should just step up and hit it. I walk up to the ball and hit. Eventually, it goes in. Javs, TSauer, HeathS16 and 7 others 2 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 1 minute ago, HeathS16 said: I remember reading somewhere that practice strokes before a putt does you no good and you just nix that from the routine and make the stroke, if I find it I will link it, it was a long time ago. I think it is up to the individual. I myself, have a "routine" but it can fluctuate a bit from round- to-round depending on how I am feeling that day. So it isn't a strict routine I guess. I do think it is important to have something you can go to when under stress, as it can provide a bit of comfort and familiarity. I do think Brandel is a bit off here. Just because Jack didn't have one doesn't mean everyone should just step up and hit it. Agree with you. Like putting routines are a very individual thing. While I am a feel player, I do some set things to get ready to execute. I do not usually take a practice swing or stroke. Unless I have been waiting awhile to get to go. HeathS16, cksurfdude and Josh Parker 3 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Just now, RetiredBoomer said: I walk up to the ball and hit. Eventually, it goes in. I cannot argue with that at all. Rob Person, cksurfdude, Javs and 1 other 1 3 Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 I have a routine of one practice stroke after setting my line for direction. Pick my spot and then go. I'm a feel person for putting and trust my mark I pick out. Rob Person, Javs, cksurfdude and 1 other 4 Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 3 minutes ago, Javs said: Agree with you. Like putting routines are a very individual thing. While I am a feel player, I do some set things to get ready to execute. I do not usually take a practice swing or stroke. Unless I have been waiting awhile to get to go. Right, sometimes you feel the need for a stroke, sometimes you don't. Blasting someone as weak for relying on a routine in a position like Sunday afternoon at the US Open seems a bit...overly harsh. Not going to lie the 4 footer he missed was a gnarly little putt. cksurfdude, Javs, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 I do both. If it's a simple enough looking putt, I'm confident enough to feel the speed needed and putt it. Other times I will take a couple of practice swings to feel if I'm ready to make it happen. cksurfdude, Javs and Hacker60521 3 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 4 minutes ago, HeathS16 said: Right, sometimes you feel the need for a stroke, sometimes you don't. Blasting someone as weak for relying on a routine in a position like Sunday afternoon at the US Open seems a bit...overly harsh. Not going to lie the 4 footer he missed was a gnarly little putt. Agree and getting in contention is a big deal. Rob Person, HeathS16 and cksurfdude 3 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty11 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Being an old basketball player I believe in routine. I’ll usually do two practice swings and go. Rob Person, HeathS16, cksurfdude and 1 other 4 Quote PXG 0211 15* Taylormade Sim 2 max 18* hybrid (Taylormade) 22* hybrid (Adams) 25* hybrid (Tour edge) irons - Callaway Big Bertha 2002 (It's a long story!) Putter - Odyssey AI one 2 ball DB 35¨ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 The only routine-ish thing I do is aim the ball at my chosen line, take a step back to make sure it looks good, then step up and hit it. No practice strokes or anything for me. cksurfdude, Javs and Rob Person 3 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 I would say EVERYONE has a routine, even feel players. You read the putt to determine necessary speed, you identify and determine the start line for that speed, you aim the putter, and then make a stroke that launches the ball with desired speed on the start line you picked. This is all done pre-shot so it is a pre-shot routine. Rob Person, Josh Parker, cksurfdude and 2 others 4 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I've tried a routine before and I don't seem to putt any better than when I take a quick look at the line & walk up and hit it, no practice strokes. For me the routine got me thinking about too much stuff rather than just stroking the putt. cksurfdude and Josh Parker 2 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I think Chamblee was a little too harsh. I thought I heard that up to 16 and 18, he made 54 of 54 putts within five feet. Rory would not have been in the position to win if it wasn't for his "process." I personally have a set of simple process steps I try to use when approaching a putt. Like every other golfer, I miss my share of putts. However, nothing frustrates me more than when I don't follow my routine and I miss a short putt. It's often it's a short putt that looks automatic and I step up to tap it in. Usually, there's more there than meets the eye that I don't pick up because I didn't go through the steps and ultimately paid the price with a miss. As much as I'd like to say it's the routine that has made me a better putter over the years, I think it's more about having and not deviating from a disciplined approach when putting. Javs, cksurfdude, Josh Parker and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie MSG Tester: Shot Scope LX+ Rangefinder MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons MSG Tester: Titleist Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 39 minutes ago, Golf2Much said: I think Chamblee was a little too harsh. I thought I heard that up to 16 and 18, he made 54 of 54 putts within five feet. Rory would not have been in the position to win if it wasn't for his "process." I personally have a set of simple process steps I try to use when approaching a putt. Like every other golfer, I miss my share of putts. However, nothing frustrates me more than when I don't follow my routine and I miss a short putt. It's often it's a short putt that looks automatic and I step up to tap it in. Usually, there's more there than meets the eye that I don't pick up because I didn't go through the steps and ultimately paid the price with a miss. As much as I'd like to say it's the routine that has made me a better putter over the years, I think it's more about having and not deviating from a disciplined approach when putting. Agree with you on Chamblee. Easy to poke holes from a booth. Harder to execute on the course. cksurfdude 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegan_Golfer_PNW Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 (edited) Here is my routine. Easier for me to do without others around but I can manage. It also has me less worried and anxious about putting. It works for me pace off my putt on the line of my putt check 3 to 4 spots with my feet and feel the break on putts 9’ and in, point ball line to where I felt break and heads up putt if longer than 9’ make a equilateral triangle with pin on my left and ball on my right. Look at hole, ball, hole, ball. While looking at the ball the last time, walk to it, setup, one peak at the hole and go. Edited June 19 by Vegan_Golfer_PNW Javs and cksurfdude 2 Quote Follow my journey to enjoying golf and going low Driver: Epic Max LS TD Cat 4 60g 3wHL: Rogue ST LS 75x Tensei AV Blue w/ xlink 7w: Apex UW 21* MMT 80S DI: Caley 01X 18* with PGH Stiff plus 95g 4-AW: 0211 with Tour Stiff 2.5* up 3/4" long, Soft stepped, MOI matched Wedges Zipcore Putter:Directed Force 2.1 69*/35" in blue Ball: Prime 4.0 Shot Tracking: Bag: Vessel VLX 2.0 Grip: Lamkin Sonar + Midsize Glove: My Reviews: Caley 01X Driving Iron Review 2023 Max Swing Speed Training and Speed Progress: Current Speed 120 in the MGS Speed Challenge (updated 3/15/23) TAIII #2 Review here: TAIII Impact #2 Putter ) Zipcore Tour Rack 54/full and 58/mid (review here) 0211 2019 Unofficial Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdrnsamurai Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 Honestly, WTF does Chamblee even know about the game?? I'm not a fan of Rory either but I hardly think that Chamblee can say anything about anything in regards to his game... Sometimes, I think they keep him around to say stupid s*** like this so they have something to write about... Personally, I don't take practice putts because my distance is pretty locked in at this point... I Read, Feel, Adjust, and Bombs away... (My Routine) and it works pretty well... I don't Rory changed anything he does normally, he just missed a putt that he makes 99.9% of the time in a high-pressure situation which can happen in a Major Championship... Not that Brandel would know anything about that... cksurfdude and Hacker60521 2 Quote "A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." ~John Stuart Mill "All great things are simple, and many can be expressed in single words: Freedom, Justice, Honor, Duty, Mercy, Hope." ~Winston Churchill Currently Gaming: Driver: Titleist GT3, Mitsubishi 1K Black 6.5 - X-Stiff Woods: Callaway Ai Smoke 3W 17*, Project X Denali 6.0 70g - Stiff Irons: Mizuno MP 245 (4i thru PW), NS Pro Modus Tour 120X (4i - 21*, PW - 42*) Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10 48.10F, 52.08F, 56.14K, 60.04T Grind Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Design 1.5 (2004) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haro Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I think Chamblee makes things up just to get controversy started and hooks audience like Stephan A smith does Tiger has a routine.... reads ... walks around the putt ... take two practice swing then putts cksurfdude, Mdrnsamurai and Javs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 For me having a pre-shot routine on every shot - including putts - is absolutely essential. Now a "routine" can be as brief .. or as drawn out .. as suits you. And specifically you; it's your routine. The idea is to prepare yourself for executing the shot. So if all you do is walk up behind the ball and go, that's great - that's your "routine" let's call it if that's what you do every time. Mine, and what works for me, is a little more involved as I still need to think about what I'm going to do and plan the next shot. All a part of the bigger work in progress! Javs, cnosil, Mdrnsamurai and 2 others 3 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max (Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 45/A) 3H...Cobra King Tec (MMT 70/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha '19 (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) SW, LW...Mizuno ES21 54-08, 60-06 (KBS Hi Rev 2.0) Putter...MLA Tour XDream or EvnRoll ER5 ...all in a Bag Boy hybrid bag on an MGI Zip Navigator. ..ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Or "found" Pro V1. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Other tests: MLA putter; Cleveland Hi Bore driver; Ben Hogan hybrids. For Sale in Classifieds: SkyTrak home launch monitor in excellent condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 I have a routine for every shot. For putts specifically, read the putt and figure out the line that I want to start on. Line up the line on the ball with that and stand behind it to make sure it still looks good. Try to visualize the putt and then set up over it and go. No practice strokes here. cksurfdude and Javs 2 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker60521 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Routine vs Feel isn’t one or the other. It’s good to have a routine to create discipline around how you putt or take any swing for that matter. But as you continue to play and create more reputations, the “feel” side comes in more because you’ve seen more putts. cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver: Stealth2 3W: Stealth2 4H: Stealth 2 Irons 4I-9I: T200 Wedges P, 48: T200 Wedges 54, 58: Vokey SM9 Putter: O Works #1 Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolter1 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 If standing behind the ball and getting a read, then stepping up and maybe take a practise stroke a routine, then yep I got one. Hacker60521, cksurfdude and jbern 3 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 10.5 Fairway Woods: Ping SFT G425 3-5 Hybrid Ping G410 4H Irons Ping G425 5-LW Putter: Ping Anser 2 Ball: Titleist Tour Speed/AVX Bag: Titleist All shafts are Ping's CB Alta, Regular in Woods and Hybrids, Stiff in the irons ( I just like these shafts and never saw a reason to look for others) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn lost in San Diego Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I spent a long time working out cross handed putting, where to place the front low hand, on face balanced putter, as straight back-and-forth stroke as possible. I am the opposite of Patrick Cantlay, I don't fidget. I read the green quickly. I am on a public muni so it gets a lot of use, not pristine condition, no sense in trying to discern each and every slight dip. Confidence is high, speed is paramount. No practice swing. Concentrate on not twisting either hand on contact. cksurfdude 1 Quote #1 PXG 0211 10.5 deg, Evnflo Riptide CB 40 gram A flex. 3W: Callaway Steelhead Xr, Tensei Blue CK 55 gram A flex. 5W : Titleist TSi 1, Aldila Ascent 40 regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC Fli-Hi 3i 18 degree, Recoil 95 reg flex. 4 iron: GFF Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree forged hollow body, Aerotech Steelfiber . 5 Hybrid: Mizuno (2017) JPX Fli-Hi wave tech, Recoil ESX 460 reg flex. Irons: 6 - PW: Ping I 500, on Recoil Smacwrap ES 760, reg flex. Wedges: 2 x Mizuno S5 52/09. 1@ 50 deg, 1@ 54 deg; New (July 2024) Mizu ES 21, 58 x 08, jet black. Chipper: Don Martin "Up n In" brass/bronze. Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" Ball, face balanced, with 2 piece Stroke Lab multi material shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn lost in San Diego Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 On 6/19/2024 at 12:39 PM, Mdrnsamurai said: Honestly, WTF does Chamblee even know about the game?? I'm not a fan of Rory either but I hardly think that Chamblee can say anything about anything in regards to his game... Sometimes, I think they keep him around to say stupid s*** like this so they have something to write about... Personally, I don't take practice putts because my distance is pretty locked in at this point... I Read, Feel, Adjust, and Bombs away... (My Routine) and it works pretty well... I don't Rory changed anything he does normally, he just missed a putt that he makes 99.9% of the time in a high-pressure situation which can happen in a Major Championship... Not that Brandel would know anything about that... Not a fan of Chamblee on the mic, but he did have a TOUR card and he probably plays better than he comments. cksurfdude and Mdrnsamurai 2 Quote #1 PXG 0211 10.5 deg, Evnflo Riptide CB 40 gram A flex. 3W: Callaway Steelhead Xr, Tensei Blue CK 55 gram A flex. 5W : Titleist TSi 1, Aldila Ascent 40 regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC Fli-Hi 3i 18 degree, Recoil 95 reg flex. 4 iron: GFF Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree forged hollow body, Aerotech Steelfiber . 5 Hybrid: Mizuno (2017) JPX Fli-Hi wave tech, Recoil ESX 460 reg flex. Irons: 6 - PW: Ping I 500, on Recoil Smacwrap ES 760, reg flex. Wedges: 2 x Mizuno S5 52/09. 1@ 50 deg, 1@ 54 deg; New (July 2024) Mizu ES 21, 58 x 08, jet black. Chipper: Don Martin "Up n In" brass/bronze. Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" Ball, face balanced, with 2 piece Stroke Lab multi material shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn lost in San Diego Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) I just heard: Rory is going to take putting lessons from Marcel Siem. Maybe Lexi should do like wise. Edited June 30 by Donn lost in San Diego 2nd brainstorm cksurfdude 1 Quote #1 PXG 0211 10.5 deg, Evnflo Riptide CB 40 gram A flex. 3W: Callaway Steelhead Xr, Tensei Blue CK 55 gram A flex. 5W : Titleist TSi 1, Aldila Ascent 40 regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC Fli-Hi 3i 18 degree, Recoil 95 reg flex. 4 iron: GFF Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree forged hollow body, Aerotech Steelfiber . 5 Hybrid: Mizuno (2017) JPX Fli-Hi wave tech, Recoil ESX 460 reg flex. Irons: 6 - PW: Ping I 500, on Recoil Smacwrap ES 760, reg flex. Wedges: 2 x Mizuno S5 52/09. 1@ 50 deg, 1@ 54 deg; New (July 2024) Mizu ES 21, 58 x 08, jet black. Chipper: Don Martin "Up n In" brass/bronze. Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab "R" Ball, face balanced, with 2 piece Stroke Lab multi material shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple_Putt Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 I aim the ball on the line I think I need, step back and make sure it looks good. Step in, take 1 practice stroke, then step in and hit it. Any more thought than that and I putt terribly cksurfdude 1 Quote Super Burner 2.0 10.5* Fly-Z hybrid 17.5* Rogue 5 wood 24* SMS 4-GW Vokey SM7 60*, SM8 54* Versa 1 putter 2023 Tested: Edel SMS Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AverageSizedDog Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 I'm more about getting the pace right on the practice green, then I can feel my way to the cup. cksurfdude 1 Quote Driver Ping G5 3 Wood Ping G5 22 degree hybrid Ping G5 Irons Ping G5 4-SW Putter Ping Anser 2 Ball, anything that finds water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 For the longest time, I would line up behind my mark and get my line, set my ball and take one practice stroke. That changed in 2022 when Cameron Smith won the Open at St. Andrews. He addresses the ball, looks at the hole and fires. It made sense to me…that I should trust myself and my line and roll it. Now I place my ball, find an intermediate target between my line and my ball, stand at address and aim toward my intermediate target without taking a practice stroke. My putts per round average is 32.4 and while I only use GHIN app stats, it does not reflect my improvement at putting. I am hitting an average of 2-3 more greens per round since switching to the T100 irons. More greens means more 2 putts. cksurfdude, cnosil and russtopherb 3 Quote PING G400 LST Mitsubishi Tensei White 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 7 hours ago, bens197 said: For the longest time, I would line up behind my mark and get my line, set my ball and take one practice stroke. That changed in 2022 when Cameron Smith won the Open at St. Andrews. He addresses the ball, looks at the hole and fires. It made sense to me…that I should trust myself and my line and roll it. Now I place my ball, find an intermediate target between my line and my ball, stand at address and aim toward my intermediate target without taking a practice stroke. My putts per round average is 32.4 and while I only use GHIN app stats, it does not reflect my improvement at putting. I am hitting an average of 2-3 more greens per round since switching to the T100 irons. More greens means more 2 putts. I also stopped with the practice putting strokes after seeing a number of studies that show they tend to wire your brain to do the wrong thing. I get the break, find my spot to aim at, and go. cksurfdude, bens197 and Javs 2 1 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Halo XL 5i-DW CBX 54* & 58* ER5 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 39 minutes ago, russtopherb said: I also stopped with the practice putting strokes after seeing a number of studies that show they tend to wire your brain to do the wrong thing. I get the break, find my spot to aim at, and go. I’ve added a “practice” stroke based on what I have read. Start with a large stroke and then look at the hole and let the brain dial in the distance. Amazing how the stroke will size itself based on what you see. Javs, bens197 and cksurfdude 3 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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