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Bettinardi Arm Lock puts Kuchar on top news


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att Kuchar, who has a one-putt average among the top three on this season’s PGA Tour, paid


tribute to his Bettinardi Arm Lock putter as he revealed the secrets behind his success on the greens ahead of the Scottish Open at Gullane, East Lothian. The seven-time PGA Tour winner


arrived for a fortnight of golf in Scotland having single-putted more than 44% of greens on the U.S. circuit using his Bettinardi Kuchar Model 1 putter. The American Ryder Cup star designed his 42” Kuchar Model 1 putter together with Bob Bettinardi. It features a long grip that he locks parallel to his left forearm for a more stable putting stroke – a technique officially known as the Arm Lock. Deemed legal by the USGA for


January 2016 when the anchoring ban starts, the Arm Lock has also helped the PGA Tour’s ‘Mr Consistent’ to an incredible 99.6% success rate from three-feet this year. Unlike most standard putters on the market which have loſts ranging between two to four degrees, this distinctive Bettinardi putter has 7˚ loſt to compensate for Kuchar’s forward press technique. The Sea Island resident also helped design


the Kuchar Model 2 halfmoon-shaped putter that launched this year. “I really see it taking off in 2016 when the anchored putter ban has taken effect,” said Kuchar. “It's not considered anchored, as the butt end of the putter still moves. “Because of the way it sits in your


right hand, it keeps that right angle in the wrist and shoulder,” he added.


“Putting this way uses more of the bigger muscles and that helps eliminate some of those little flinching muscles that may come into play and cause some missed putts.” Aſter originally experimenting with 15


different variations in 2012 and then putting the precision-milled Kuchar Model 1 blade into play a year later, the popular 37-year-old has since won three tournaments, including the WGC World Matchplay Championship, and claimed more than $10m in prize money. “It was Matt’s idea to try the Arm Lock


method,” said Bob Bettinardi. “He wanted something to take the small muscles out of his putting stroke and aſter testing he settled on the Model 1, because he wanted a blade-style putter with a wider body that gives him a better view of the sightline. “With more and more golfers willing


to paying a premium price for a putter designed to meet their needs, it’s crucial they benefit from being fitted to their stroke. “That’s why all putters go to markets


like the UK with uncut shaſts, so the product can be tailored to the exact requirements of the individual golfer.”


www.bettinardi.co.uk Summer deal for customers from Srixon


tour performance swing speed. It is designed to give distance, precision control and a truly soſt feel to give the middle to high handicapper all the characteristics of a tour ball. Srixon UK and Eire brand manager


Ben Davis said: “We believe our 3 piece tour balls are the best in the business and we want to make sure as many golfers as possible have the opportunity to play them. We’re sure this offer will prove very popular so we’re making sure all our outlets have plenty of stock available.” The special promotional offer on the


S


rixon have announced a new summer offer on the Z-Star and the AD333 Tour.


From July 6, you’ll be able to get


FOUR for the price of THREE on both of these balls at selected retail outlets. There’s no limit on the offer – if you want four dozen balls, you will pay for just three dozen.


14 SGBGOLF The Srixon Z-Star combines all the


latest technology in a ball which won 78 Tour events in 2014 and is used by more than 70 professional players, including Graeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley and Miguel Angel Jimenez. The new Srixon AD333 Tour features


tour performance technology for golfers who may not quite have that


two Srixon balls runs from July 6, through August and September – the very peak of the golf season. The promotion will be supported


across the UK & Ireland with in store point of sale material. The Z-Star offer will only be available on course, while the AD333 Tour offer will be available both on and off course.


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