GOLF--You Can Immediately Expand Your Putting Ability

On the surface, it appears that putting must be the simplest part of playing golf. Very little power is required and putting looks like a simple movement. But for more than a few golfers, putting is where their round of golf is won or lost. A winning putting technique requires a smooth and precise movement and can only be obtained with repetitive training.

There is really no agreement on one model putting technique. In the end, the perfect putting technique is the swing that puts the ball in the cup every time. Even though there are limitless variations, most golfers rely on one of the three following techniques: the orthodox grip, the Langer grip, and the anti-yip grip.

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"Drive for show, putt for dough" is the lesson we've all seen and learned from watching professional golfers in every tournament and championship.

The masters of golf can drive a ball from here to eternity, but it all boils down to how many strikes of the ball it takes to put the ball in the hole. The long accurate drives don't amount to anything if you're unable to putt accurately.

Choosing a putter is important, but using whatever putter you have consistently is more so. I've had the same putter for fifteen years; I know what it feels like in my hand, I know its weight and how that plays into my putts.

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This expose explores three diverse types of putter (and I don't insinuate "standard", "belly" and "broom handle"), how they can involve the style you putt and why it's crucial to decide on the class that's most excellent for your stroke.

1. Heel Shafted

As its designation suggests, the shaft is placed at the utmost heel bottom of the putter head in such a way that no segment of the heel end of the putter head extends ahead of the shaft. Time and again called a blade putter, it's the type usually used by players such as Phil Mickelson.

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Putting is perhaps the most mental aspect of the game of golf. The ball is just sitting there on the green and you can take as much or as little time as you want to hit your putts. Learning how to putt well will require discipline and effort on your part as it is a continuous process.

If you really want to realize your full potential as a putter then you will need to master the mental aspects of putting. However this does not mean that putting mechanics are not important. It is important to pick a putting style and putter you like and then stick with that approach and focus on the mental game to elevate your putting success.

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Dave Barry once remarked, “For me, the worst part of playing golf, by far, has always been hitting the ball.” Playing golf isn’t easy and you are never going to get it right in few days. It requires consistent practice and patience. Sam Snead was right when he said, “You can’t go into a shop and buy a good game of golf.” But what you can do instead is go buy a good golf putter. In fact, buying the correct golf putter that you are comfortable with can help improve your game a lot.

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Do you know how to pick out the perfect set of golf clubs? One reason it's so difficult to pick out golf clubs is that there are so many options. There are new advancements in design and materials nearly every day, and they all promise to transform your game. Buying the perfect set of golf clubs is likely to be crucial to your personal ability on the golf course. The perfect set of golf clubs can provide you with the self-confidence and the skill to perform at the top of your game.

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This expose explores three separate types of putter (and I don't purport "standard", "belly" and "broom handle"), how they can put on the fashion you putt and why it's of the essence to select the brand that's unsurpassed for your stroke.

1. Heel Shafted

As its term suggests, the shaft is placed at the maximum heel extremity of the putter head in such a way that no piece of the heel end of the putter head extends clear of the shaft. Frequently called a blade putter, it's the sort generally used by players such as Phil Mickelson.

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Everyday when we are out doing a demo day for our “Ashdon Putters”, I am rewarded and encouraged by a customer’s satisfaction and comments. Recently, while working at a Country Club in the San Diego area, Mr. Fritz Long stated that “this is the best putter I have ever had. Once the ball is hit it stays on line and has a true roll”. I couldn’t explain the results of our putters any better than his statement.

The Ashdon Putters are built connecting the head, heel and toe of the putter to one point.

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Neil McEwan is a golf professional in the UK and has been teaching golf for 20 years. His wealth of knowledge and experience is mind blowing! He's coached players on the European Tour as well as the average man (and woman) next door.

He specialises in improving your golf game and bringing down your handicap. Previous students have included Steve Webster, Sam Walker and Tom Whitehouse, who are all now on the Professional European Tour.

Here, he looks briefly at the golf scoring game and putting stroke.

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There are basically three ways to grip a putter and the most common of these is known as the "conventional grip". Other methods include the "cross-hand grip" and the "one-hand grip" which is used with an especially long putter.

Although the conventional grip is the most widely used, the cross-hand grip is often preferred by more experienced golfers. The one hand grip, which was made famous by the legendary golfer Sam Snead, has also proven to be very successful.

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