Sparing a thought for the few golfers who have over active hands in their putting stroke here a few options you to consider. In all cases they are designed to keep the right hand from overpowering left. For the lefties the left overpowering the right.
THE LEVEL PALMS GRIP Normally used in conjunction with a thicker putter grip this method is designed to make both hands work as one unit.
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THE CACK-HANDED GRIP For right handers the left below right grip. Commonly referred to as “cack-handed”.
THE CLAW GRIP This has been adopted most recently by putting legend Phil Mickelson.
GREEN READING This aspect of the game is sorely over looked and under coached. Getting the right “read” on the putt is crucial to getting the ball in the hole. Follow these simple tips next time you’re out on the links and see if it helps you hole more putts.
TIP 1 Visualise the breaks and borrows of your intended line. This is shown by the track of golf balls. This is the picture I am trying to conjure up in my “mind’s eye”. Helping me create a blueprint of how the ball is going to react once struck.
TIP 2 Now you have your intended line firmly in your mind, find the apex of the break and this will be your aiming point to start the ball.
TIP 3
The line is clear and the aiming point is decided. From here keep it simple. Let your mind be free of any technical thoughts and focus on your goal….holing the putts!!
ROYAL LIVERPOOL GOLF CLUB 2013 MAGAZINE
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