Putting Worry Solution Tips: "Try It This Way"

No Obsession with Stroke Style, Choose Grip and Shape Suitable for Distance, Proper Aiming, Accurate Line Reading

The putting line is read carefully and accurately.

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] The biggest concern for amateur golfers is putting.

They want to be like Ben Crenshaw (USA) and Inbee Park (34, KB Financial Group), who excel at putting. However, the reality is different. It is common to lose strokes on the green. When a ‘3-putt’ occurs even at a short distance, it is difficult to achieve a good score. On the other hand, even if iron shots are not precise, excellent putting skills can help escape crises by turning bogeys into pars. This is why a lot of time must be invested in putting.

First is ‘opening the mind.’ Unlike the swing, there is no set way to putt. The best thing is to simply get the ball in. There is no need to obsess over grip and stroke style. First, pay attention to whether the face opens or closes at impact. There are grips advantageous depending on distance. One is the reverse overlapping grip. Set up the putter toward the target with the right hand, then place the left hand on top. This makes distance control easier for long putts.

The left-hand-low grip is the opposite, with the left hand lower and covering the right hand. It effectively prevents the left wrist from breaking during short putts. The shape of the putter is also important. The blade putter draws a small arc during the stroke. It is excellent for distance control in long putts. The mallet putter, which is round-shaped, maintains a straight line and is good for short putts.

The shaft length is based on arm length. 34 inches is the standard. Loft is usually 4 degrees; 3.5 degrees is good for fast greens. If the ball tends to go left, a putter without offset is good. If it tends to go right, a putter with more offset is better. The basic principle of aiming is to make the hips, feet, and shoulders perpendicular to the target line. Training with an alignment stick is very helpful.

The putting line must be read accurately. Predict the path of the ball rolling from in front of and behind the hole, as well as from the side. Check the inflection points where the ball curves according to the green’s contours and the stroke size. Carefully check not only the slope but also the grain of the grass. The grain appears faintly in the direction of the grain and dark like a shadow against the grain. Mountain and Ocean Break slopes flow from the mountain toward the lake. Actual golf courses in Jeju Island often cause optical illusions, unlike viewing from the center of Hallasan Mountain.

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