Putting Drill for Improving Technique
When we’re finished, you should be putting better than ever!
This week’s Mini Clinic is all about turning your flatstick into a birdie machine…
And if your putting motion closely resembles Jim Furyk’s full swing, then you MUST see this video.
Because I’m about to fit you for a pair of cement shoes. And when we’re finished, you should be putting better than ever.
Check it out right now.
It’s time for you to finally get better once and for all…
20 Comments
This pigeon-toed putting drill is great for calming your lower body. My question is why don’t people putt like this? Why is it just a drill?
Ian Middleton,
Thanks Ian for the blog post. The reason people don’t do this is because it looks weird. Think about jack Nicklaus with his elbows spread. he was one of the best putters ever and no one teaches that setup either. If it works for you than I say keep doing it.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Not quite William. One very important point is ball position in relation to your set up. If the ball is too far back in your stance the putter will come into contact with the ball with an open face. Similarly too far forward it will strike the ball with a closed face. The correct ball position is two inches forward of your sternum. This will encourage square contact along with the correct upward stroke needed to put a good roll on the ball. Hope this helps.
GordonSteen
Putting Consultant.
I like the putting tip,Arnie has putted like that for years, he was pegion toed and knock kneed, I copied him for years need to go back, He still my hero.
Tem Miller,
Thanks Tem for the post. Arnie is a great ambassador for the game. We are fortunate to have been able to watch him play.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Hi CJ, I’m a terrible putter and look forward to more putting instructions. I don’t move my bottom half, and I do keep my head down. Where on the ball is the putter supposed to hit? Does it matter if the ball is hit higher or lower? Look forward to your response.
Susan Severino,
Thanks Susan for the blog question. If your a struggling putter than I wouldn’t worry too much about it. To simplify I would say just below center to help. For the technical person the correct position is 10mm up on the ball to produce the perfect roll. Having said that if you think about that than good luck. Make sure your rocking your shoulders and eliminate any wrist motion and you should be fine. Keep in touch.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
I use this tip and it works well for me
Mike,
Thanks for the blog post Mike. Keep in touch.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
CJ
The driver full swing and the putting tip were great.
Of all the instructors you are the best. Your tips fit with the average golfer the best. Keep them coming
Jim
JIm,
thank you so much for the kind words Jim. It really does mean a lot to me to hear the praise and to know that I am able to help you with your game. I am truly blessed to have this job and to have the great students that I do. Please keep in touch.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
got my dvd on the 7th great love it but i still hit my pw 155 yd and 8 iron 130 cant figer it out any suggestions
just got my bundle great short game Cd
Wally,
Thank you!
This seems like a good drill for the full swing for someone with an overactive lower body.
John L,
thanks John for the blog post. I appreciate your comments and recognize your name from many comments before. Keep in touch and keep writing in. hope all is well with your game.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
Go back and watch Arnold Palmer putt. He putted knock-kneed and pigeon-toed. He was pretty good.
Donald Bainer,
Thanks Donald for the blog post and your right. You look at Arnold and Jack and their styles are not really taught or copied, but in order to be that good you needed to be a great putter.
Keep em Long and Straight,
CJ
I like those 2 drills CJ. Simple and can be implemented straight away without too much thought process.
Are you going to be covering any drills to stop the putter face opening up particularly on longer distance putts.
Cheers
got a suggestion for this. Find yourself a lazer pointer like they use at business meetings, and use it like your putter to see if your putter backstroke and follow through are a streight line and do not pull off either back or through. This stroke will make the ball track true to your target.