Wrist putting went out of fashion during the 1970s when teaching pros started to advise arm putting, which they thought resulted in a more reliable stroke. Wrist putter Sam Snead was partly responsible for this trend because he blamed the putting "yips" he developed in his late 40s on loss of feel in his hands due to aging. Before that more than half of the great putters were wrist putters, and they didn't just excel on slow greens. Great fast green putters like Bob Rosburg, Billy Casper, Jerry Barber, and of course Arnold Palmer would add a little arm movement on long putts, but otherwise they used all wrist.
Putting is a delicate, precision action. Surgeons don’t operate using big muscles and mechanical movements either. The best always had fingers/hand/wrists directing the show popping or stroking as needed.
Played two rounds since my original post. For over 40 years I’ve been putting with a PGA approved steam locomotive piston feeling mechanical stroke. I went back to my instinctive handsy popping stroke and waddaya know? 21 putts with two birdies for a 78 and 28 putts no birds for a 79. That’s pretty good for a 7 hc and honestly I haven’t had many 70’s rounds lately. I’ve been saying for a while that if I had my 20 year old eyes back, I’d be a solid 5 but it seems my putting style had much to do with my average 30+ putts per round. What I discovered (re-discovered) along the way is: 1) Stroking requires a proper follow through whereas popping just needs to stay square for that instant of impact. The left wrist hinges slightly through impact but it’s not a loosy-goosy feel. 2) Just as in rolling a putt by hand, the ultimate control is in the wrist and fingers. I’ve been a pretty good lag putter but going back to my instincts, my lags were almost in the hole. 3) There’s less concern over the back stroke path. 4) Its easy to get excited over the short ones and punch them way past the hole. A few good practice strokes can dial it in. For putts under 4’ or so I’m trying to play within the hole unless severe circumstances suggest otherwise. If you’re like me, hanging short putts on the lip, try hitting three footers with enough force to go 3-4 feet past. Sounds a bit much but this tip really works for me. Try a 18” gimme; most people hit those with enough force to go 3+ past the hole. So a firm putt is required and again, knocking it past the hole can easily be done with a mechanical stroke too. I’m sticking with my wristy popping style. Anyone remember Billy Casper? At 70, I was about to give up my dream of ever getting to scratch…well, ok shooting mid-70’s from the whites - 3-4hc is back on the drawing board. Fairways and greens! PenguinGolf
Agree completely. This season experimented with incorporating wrist action putting. Distance control much better. I believe contact is more consistent because I’m not over controlling the stroke. And slow greens.
What difference does the speed of the green make? You only have to roll the ball down the correct path at the right speed. The ball nor the green know how it was struck. Have greens gotten faster since Hogan played? He was wristy, but then he didn't care for putting, either.
Lifelong (over 40 years) low single here. Have always used wrists and never (yet) had the yips. But if I did, I’d certainly go to a stiff robotic action as Pelz (who I believe is not a naturally gifted putter) preaches. Nicklaus putted on slower less manicured greens but Tiger still uses his naturally gifted wrists, popping or stroking as the situation dictates.
Not to mention incredible feel with wrists, absolutely no timing involved, just point and shoot. Get good with your line and you can put the ball ANYWHERE. What is rubbish is this whole "fast green" non-sense. Quit telling people that it's harder on those greens. It just implements a stained Idea of improper approach. You can do anything you please with putting and be the best at it.
m.th-cam.com/video/KO72pJPFQSw/w-d-xo.html He challenged pros using his shoe (worn) as a putter. Like Bobby Jones on those slow bumpy greens they used a lot of wrist.
So what did we get out of this? Not much but the purpose of the show is to eat up whatever time they need to eat up. It's not about being right or being informative. Why is there a leggy babe on the show? Is that about golf or is it about getting more viewers? Anyone who expects to learn anything worthwhile about golf out of The Golf Channel will be sorely disappointed.....unless you wanted to see the leggy babes, which are worthwhile.
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Wrist putting went out of fashion during the 1970s when teaching pros started to advise arm putting, which they thought resulted in a more reliable stroke. Wrist putter Sam Snead was partly responsible for this trend because he blamed the putting "yips" he developed in his late 40s on loss of feel in his hands due to aging. Before that more than half of the great putters were wrist putters, and they didn't just excel on slow greens. Great fast green putters like Bob Rosburg, Billy Casper, Jerry Barber, and of course Arnold Palmer would add a little arm movement on long putts, but otherwise they used all wrist.
Putting is a delicate, precision action.
Surgeons don’t operate using big muscles and mechanical movements either.
The best always had fingers/hand/wrists directing the show popping or stroking as needed.
Well said
Played two rounds since my original post.
For over 40 years I’ve been putting with a PGA approved steam locomotive piston feeling mechanical stroke.
I went back to my instinctive handsy popping stroke and waddaya know? 21 putts with two birdies for a 78 and 28 putts no birds for a 79.
That’s pretty good for a 7 hc and honestly I haven’t had many 70’s rounds lately.
I’ve been saying for a while that if I had my 20 year old eyes back, I’d be a solid 5 but it seems my putting style had much to do with my average 30+ putts per round.
What I discovered (re-discovered) along the way is:
1) Stroking requires a proper follow through whereas popping just needs to stay square for that instant of impact. The left wrist hinges slightly through impact but it’s not a loosy-goosy feel.
2) Just as in rolling a putt by hand, the ultimate control is in the wrist and fingers. I’ve been a pretty good lag putter but going back to my instincts, my lags were almost in the hole.
3) There’s less concern over the back stroke path.
4) Its easy to get excited over the short ones and punch them way past the hole. A few good practice strokes can dial it in. For putts under 4’ or so I’m trying to play within the hole unless severe circumstances suggest otherwise. If you’re like me, hanging short putts on the lip, try hitting three footers with enough force to go 3-4 feet past. Sounds a bit much but this tip really works for me. Try a 18” gimme; most people hit those with enough force to go 3+ past the hole. So a firm putt is required and again, knocking it past the hole can easily be done with a mechanical stroke too.
I’m sticking with my wristy popping style. Anyone remember Billy Casper?
At 70, I was about to give up my dream of ever getting to scratch…well, ok shooting mid-70’s from the whites - 3-4hc is back on the drawing board.
Fairways and greens!
PenguinGolf
Agree completely. This season experimented with incorporating wrist action putting. Distance control much better. I believe contact is more consistent because I’m not over controlling the stroke. And slow greens.
Excellent and no doubt, it makes sense!
What difference does the speed of the green make? You only have to roll the ball down the correct path at the right speed. The ball nor the green know how it was struck. Have greens gotten faster since Hogan played? He was wristy, but then he didn't care for putting, either.
I'm a scratch.... 0.6 handicap.... I have the yips if I putt normally..... I use my wrists in putting
Yes. I had yips on long putts. Went to left hand low. That helped. Then used left hand low and all wrists. Golf is fun again.
Lifelong (over 40 years) low single here. Have always used wrists and never (yet) had the yips. But if I did, I’d certainly go to a stiff robotic action as Pelz (who I believe is not a naturally gifted putter) preaches.
Nicklaus putted on slower less manicured greens but Tiger still uses his naturally gifted wrists, popping or stroking as the situation dictates.
Great tip!!!!
She is right at 2:36.
It cures the yips for me!
Thank you so much
Great advice!
Not to mention incredible feel with wrists, absolutely no timing involved, just point and shoot. Get good with your line and you can put the ball ANYWHERE. What is rubbish is this whole "fast green" non-sense. Quit telling people that it's harder on those greens. It just implements a stained Idea of improper approach. You can do anything you please with putting and be the best at it.
Ain't she gorgeous, Pequeña petite!
A a a a a absolutely
Waiting for the Bobby Locke name drop....people shouldnt be allowed to name drop someone that they never saw putt! #ancient
O. G. Bobby locke is known as the greatest putter ever
m.th-cam.com/video/KO72pJPFQSw/w-d-xo.html
He challenged pros using his shoe (worn) as a putter. Like Bobby Jones on those slow bumpy greens they used a lot of wrist.
Barely used her wrists arms 🤔
This should be called "Leggy Babe Holes 10 Footer" or "Old Dude Misses Hole with A rusty Putter"
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So what did we get out of this? Not much but the purpose of the show is to eat up whatever time they need to eat up. It's not about being right or being informative. Why is there a leggy babe on the show? Is that about golf or is it about getting more viewers? Anyone who expects to learn anything worthwhile about golf out of The Golf Channel will be sorely disappointed.....unless you wanted to see the leggy babes, which are worthwhile.