THE REAL MONEY SHOT WITH DEREK JAMES
(Compleat Golfer Aug 13) The trick to being a consistent putter is to practise while focusing on a coin and holding your finish, reckons PGA
Grip:
Keep hands soft. See 2 or 3 knuckles of left hand.
Grip sits in the fingers of the right hand, not in the palm.
Aim:
Aim straight or to the left of your target, never right.
Ball position:
Forward of centre, (but changes with slope)
Driver = Ball Forward; Short Shots = Middle to Back.
Hands:
Hands are ‘set’ going back and ‘un-set’ coming down. Train hand speed.
Back swing:
Club goes back on line and turn. Feel throwing position. Weight stays on inside right foot.
Weight transfer:
Transfer weight going through with footwork. Weight must go forward and finish on left side. Right foot ends on toe.
Narrow your stance
Start with weight on left side
Ball position back (generally)
Hit down and through (take a divot)
Dominant right side
Use your feet
Extend right arm and hold your finish
(Compleat Golfer Aug 13) The trick to being a consistent putter is to practise while focusing on a coin and holding your finish, reckons PGA