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Putt Like Phil
Phil Mickelson was the second premier golfer in the world a few short months ago behind who else but Tiger Woods. A putting tip from Dave Stockton in September virtually elevated his game overnight. His old putting method overlapped the index finger of his lead hand over the knuckles of his trail hand as many golfers do. But according to Stockton, the straight finger creates tension all the way up your lead arm. Stockton alleviated the tension by adding a crook or a bend in the overlapping finger. It now gives it more of a trigger look like Phil is firing a weapon as he putts.
A good putter is an excellent weapon in golf as more than half of a golfers score is made on the putting green. Most good putters spend some time on this invaluable part of the game as it is important to limit the three putts and maybe even make few one putts during a golf round. Besides relieving the tension in Phil’s stroke Dave emphasized the importance of the follow thru when putting. Stay with the putt as long as possible because the longer the ball stays on the clubface the more accurate it will go toward your target line as long as you DO NOT LOOK UP! Happy Golfing to All!
There is an expression in golf , ”Drive for Show and Putt for Dough”, which is true to some extent. Although driving the golf ball is an important part of golf so is Putting. In fact half or more of the strokes in your score are made on the putting green. So you can see it is important to minimize the amount of putts needed to get the ball in the hole. While putting can be challenging for some to master it is also the easiest and most accessible part of the game to practice on.
There are some excellent golf putting training aidsthat can be used to better this part of a anyone’s golf game. Golf cups with auto return features, putting mats and putting guides to the Eyeline Putting System, which will allow you to Putt with confidence from now on. The Eyeline Putting Alignment System focuses on the importance of the swing path. It helps align your eyes, shoulders, club face and path for that perfect putt. For use indoors and outdoors, it comes with adjustable and removable aluminum rails and a laminated mirror and the whole system fits in your golf bag. Putt with precision with Eyeline.
The putting training aids can range in price from $12.00 to around $ 60.00 or $70.00 for the more sophisticated hi-tech models, such as the one listed above from Eyeline. If you want to improve your putting these devices can not only help you better your stroke but they will keep your putting sharp all year around as they can be used indoors. Happy Golfing to All!
Tiger Woods larger than life personna has exuded an almost god like aura to us mere golfing mortals for the past dozen years or so. Now, almost everywhere you turn for the past 12 days, the hottest topic of conversation on Radio, TV, Cable, Newspapers, and even the casual gossip amongst friends has been focused on Tiger Woods, the premier yet besmirched golfer of the modern era. His supposed squeaky clean reputation as a golf athlete proceeds him and I, for one, would never have suspected Tiger to ever become embroiled in this type of controversial dilemma. I would assume that in general, the golfing and non-golfing public alike would surmise that an athlete of Tiger’s caliber and success would want for nothing. He has a beautiful wife, two adorable children, some of the most notable sponsors in golf, virtually all the money he could ever ask for and his achievements in golf history are rivaled by no one, but yet something was still missing in his life.
I am not making excuses for Tiger, but number one, he is a male and a rich and successful one at that. Combine that with the fact that he’s a world renowned athlete and you have an irresistible attraction for many members of the opposite sex. Given the fact that he is on the road away from his family much of the time, the premise can be a bit tempting to say the least. Once again, I am not condoning his actions by any means because he is a role model for many youngsters. That is part of the responsibility that you assume when you are gifted with the caliber of talent that he has and are constantly in the public eye. But who are we to judge him as far as the whys and wherefores of his actions? If the president of the United States can get caught with his pants down so to speak, and Clinton will not be the first or last, who will cast the first stone? Not I, for I am not privy to any of the REAL information regarding the circumstances that may have led up to this unfortunate incident that has become fodder for comedic retorts throughout the media. If you tune in to the news or read the newspapers or tabloids, it would appear that almost every famous actor, actress, or politician is involved in one way or another in some sex related dalliance. From Pam Anderson, Tommy Lee and Paris, to Spitzer and John Edwards, who are we to judge? It seems like sexual proclivity is the latest trend of the rich and famous who live life in the fast lane. Is this a strategic ploy to revive one’s career so to propegate more money, or is it the intense craving for the limelight that many stars, politicians and athletes are addicted to?
In Tiger’s case one may speculate that he was alone, away from home and the male ego got the better of him. Or maybe he was bored and the excitement of the chase and the possibility of getting away with it was the driving force behind his actions? Could it be that there is something missing in his relationship at home or a void he is trying to fill since the loss of his father a short time ago? The possibilites for what has occurred are endless so let us speculate no further. This incident occurred and I’m sure he is sorry for his actions as he already expressed openly to the public. I wish him much success in his efforts to mend his relationship with Elin. Tiger has a long road ahead but I am still a huge fan and the world of golf would be remiss if they did not forgive and forget this unfortunate occurrence in the life of the world’s finest golfer. His sponsors should cut him some slack to give him the benefit of the doubt and forgive this digression from his long standing status of role model for the golfing public. What is the saying ? “To Err is Human, To Forgive Devine.” and he deserves another chance. Having his reputation tarnished in this manner and the repentive road back to mend his relationship with his wife and family are punishment enough for him to deal with at this critical time in his once illustrious career.
I’m looking forward to Tiger’s return, with his golf clubs in hand, as his presence on the links would be sorely missed if he could not overcome perhaps the greatest challenge of his career as a golfing sports legend. Tiger, we wish you well. Happy Golfing to All!
When I took my son out to the golf course for the first time, I had a number of goals in mind. Of course the fun and the bonding element were huge parts of it, but I also wanted to instill a lasting love of the game. That meant teaching him proper etiquette. It’s easy for a seasoned golfer like myself to take certain parts of the sport for granted. While you and I wouldn’t think of talking during a playing partner’s shot, children have to learn about these things.
When we finally arrived at the first green, my son stepped right in my line. I had to tell him about the importance of walking around a player’s line – the invisible path from the ball to the cup. I also taught him the procedure for marking and cleaning a ball. Now he knows not to line up his odyssey putter without taking those rules of etiquette into account. Golf truly can be a character builder unlike any other.