To get started, try to successfully complete each shot with an 8-iron:
Roll The Rock
Great putting is “all about the roll!” That means being able to create pure contact that keeps the ball hugging the turf. A great way to quickly simplify your putting approach is to
roll a few putts with your 8-iron. Grip down on the club so it feels more like a putter in length. Hover the head above the turf so the leading edge is lined up with the ball’s equator. As you make your stroke, focus on creating a level strike that catches the ball on or just above the equator. You’ll fi nd that producing a solid hit will also occur most easily with a compact motion that has minimal arc and face rotation. Following a few successful strikes, transfer the same feeling
Each year our coaching staff has the pleasure of working with nearly 400 kids at our summer camps, which we host at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach. One of the highlights of the experience is the “One-Club Tournament,” which INSPIRES AND INSTILLS THE SKILLS ASSOCIATED WITH CREATIVE SHOTMAKING. We always begin by sharing the
story of Seve Ballesteros, who learned to play the game on the beaches of Spain using only a 3-iron. With just one club to work with, Seve became a master of creative problem solving by learning how to alter the functionality of his equipment to produce literally any shot. This exercise is about imagination
and stretching the boundaries of what you believe is possible. As you work through each challenge, you’ll have a lot of fun unlocking the secrets to great shotmaking, while increasing your Golf IQ.
A few putts with an 8-iron will teach you how to create a more consistent strike and roll.
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using your putter. In only a few minutes, you’ll gain a new appreciation for the subtleties associated with creating a pure roll.
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