I have been a terrible putter for years. I have now played two rounds since watching this video, and the difference is unbelievable! Before I had so much tension on those 4 or 5 foot pressure putts, now there’s a sense of freedom even when the pressures on. Thanks!
This was great. I’m more of an “aim line” putter, though I eschew the line on the ball due to the misalignment issue you raised. I do two more things that I’m really surprised you did not mention. While facing the target, I take a practice stroke or two to “feel” the speed and length of my stroke. Once I have my aim line, I look for an intermediate target, like an imperfection in the grass or an old pitch mark. I then aim the club to the intermediate target, set my grip, and set my feet. One more thing - I also have a Odyssey two-ball putter, to which I added sharpie lines on either side of the two balls, and one straight down the center. I find the combination of the lines and the two balls help me align to my aim line. I have never putted better. Once all the aiming is done, I can focus solely on speed and stroke.
Love that, Steve! We have talked about that in videos of past....in this particular video I asked David to stick to this one particular part of reading the greens/aiming..... I heard about picking a spot in front from Dave Stockton awhile back and have used it ever since!
I agree, it really was so good from David. You also did a great job of clearly articulating his teaching points. Love the four different external options for aiming. Outstanding.
I have found it useful to pick an aim point closer to the beginning of the putt (actual spot on the green or different colored grass) where I can see the ball roll over the aim point and thus have confidence that I am rolling the ball on my intended path. When I pick something farther away or less precise I don't seem to be able to get the ball started on my intended path as consistently...
i have loved this series, there are so many golden nuggets in there to be had. im so looking forward to getting back on the greens to put this to practice. Thank you so much for doing this.
This was great, I have been researching "perfect putting machine" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Graysonyon Putter Prolific - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
Having spent many hours teaching myself to putt like touring pro's, I can say the most important thing is to understand the stroke. I would say less that 1 in 1000 people actually do. Once you understand the effects of the fact that the shaft is on a tilted plane, you will begin to understand how to putt straight on your intended line. This information is actually buried away in "The Putting Arc's" online documentation. You will also begin to understand why virtually all touring pros use some form of the Super Stroke grip and why they are taking the right hand out of things in general (like Mickelson does). Once you understand all of this you will find that Crenshaw was right all along. And you will understand why Tiger's "right hand only" drill is so important. Once you truly understand the stroke, get that putter so it is ready to fall out of your hands and "release it" just as both Crenshaw and Tiger did/do. Then, not much else is important because it is the putter's own momentum that keeps it in the proper orientation at all times. This is what Tiger is doing with his "right hand only" on the club in practice. He is learning to "let it float" on it's own. In effect he is actually not using his right hand. But this only works once you truly understand what a proper putting stroke really is. A proper stroke where that big flat spot on a Super Stroke grip is riding unrotated on a single plane is almost an illusion to your eyes if you watch the blade. I now easily make 100 in a row from 6 feet while practicing. It's not from repetition. It's from actually knowing how to putt. Virtually all touring pros now know this too. That cat is finally out of the bag and has been for some time. This is also why putting great Stan Utley say's. "I have no problem with someone who hooks the ball into the hole". Many touring pros now do that to double their margin for error on putts like Nickaus did with his "bread and butter" fade on his drives. Again, you have to know the stroke to be able to do that.
This is on point! I've found a great drill to focus externally and to the target is to practice looking at the aim point while stroking the putt. Ala Spieth.
Really interesting series of putting videos. I don't consider myself a good putter (too many missed short puts and poor distance control) but some of the tips suggested are things I do automatically simply because they seem to help me by creating some structure. Watching these videos has been a good way to formalise my approach further.
9:08 literally the best Bryson Dechambeau impression I've ever seen!!! Lol 🤣 Another awesome putting video!! Keep up the great content Eric!! Love the collaboration here.
I use this method and look at the hole as a clock. If I see the aim point to enter the hole based on the slope I might see the ball rolling in at 4:30 on the clock or whatever time on the clock the slope seems to predict. Then I just have to choose the right speed based on uphill or downhill etc.
Eric, Great video, as always. External Awareness....I find I put my best on putts under 10 feet, by looking at the hole (J. Speath). I believe that is because I am less focused on what is going on with the putter and stance and have a more maintained ficus on the line and hole.
Watched this multiple times. Took notes. More confused now after putting lesson at Pronghorn yesterday. Was taught straight line method: Keep putter straight on shortish putts. Maybe a hybrid approach is best? 🤷♀️
Hey Beth! Pretty straight back and through with a slight arc on both sides usually best! Test it with a "gate drill" or start line test and see what works best Something simple like this: th-cam.com/video/gcOREl6-3n0/w-d-xo.html
Eric, David Orr’s shaft tracks, putter head arc’s, and face rotates works great outside of approx. 5 feet. I lock up with yips inside 5 feet. Is there a different swing inside 5 feet? Straight back- straight through? Help? Thanks in advance!
Hey Dennis! without seeing your stroke I can't say for sure what YOU need to do....but in general these principles would apply for all distances. Go see David in person or send videos in to www.cogornogolf.com so we can help!
He actually set his right hand posture feet then left hand. I found a quick tip to stop pulling make sure your left hand is held a little straighter and further down the shaft for a right handed putter
@@CogornoGolf My actual feel mechanically is on the follow through is to pull the butt end in whilst pushing the right forearm through the line so the the puuterhead slightly closes without stabbing or blocking the putt or pulling it left. Like you say whatever works
is it just me that gets a lil annoyed at guys that use the belly putters. It hurts my eyes to see it and Mayb not annoyed but it just seems kinda pathetic to not be able to use a putter like everyone else lol. Like get it together w your hockey stick over there
I have been a terrible putter for years. I have now played two rounds since watching this video, and the difference is unbelievable! Before I had so much tension on those 4 or 5 foot pressure putts, now there’s a sense of freedom even when the pressures on.
Thanks!
Love to hear that it helped, Scott!
This was great. I’m more of an “aim line” putter, though I eschew the line on the ball due to the misalignment issue you raised. I do two more things that I’m really surprised you did not mention. While facing the target, I take a practice stroke or two to “feel” the speed and length of my stroke. Once I have my aim line, I look for an intermediate target, like an imperfection in the grass or an old pitch mark. I then aim the club to the intermediate target, set my grip, and set my feet. One more thing - I also have a Odyssey two-ball putter, to which I added sharpie lines on either side of the two balls, and one straight down the center. I find the combination of the lines and the two balls help me align to my aim line. I have never putted better. Once all the aiming is done, I can focus solely on speed and stroke.
Several very good ideas. Thank you.
Love that, Steve!
We have talked about that in videos of past....in this particular video I asked David to stick to this one particular part of reading the greens/aiming.....
I heard about picking a spot in front from Dave Stockton awhile back and have used it ever since!
I agree, it really was so good from David. You also did a great job of clearly articulating his teaching points. Love the four different external options for aiming. Outstanding.
Thanks man! David is awesome!
Eric made a very valuable contribution.Eric is an excellent coach & is willing to learn from
other people.This is good as nobody knows everything.
I have found it useful to pick an aim point closer to the beginning of the putt (actual spot on the green or different colored grass) where I can see the ball roll over the aim point and thus have confidence that I am rolling the ball on my intended path. When I pick something farther away or less precise I don't seem to be able to get the ball started on my intended path as consistently...
Yup! That works too!!
i have loved this series, there are so many golden nuggets in there to be had. im so looking forward to getting back on the greens to put this to practice. Thank you so much for doing this.
Our pleasure, Steve! Glad to hear that!!
Thank you for this series with David....so much food for thought.
Our pleasure!
This was great, I have been researching "perfect putting machine" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Graysonyon Putter Prolific - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my colleague got excellent results with it.
The "non-linear" makes so much sense. Great video. TY gentlemen.
Thanks, Philip!
Having spent many hours teaching myself to putt like touring pro's, I can say the most important thing is to understand the stroke. I would say less that 1 in 1000 people actually do. Once you understand the effects of the fact that the shaft is on a tilted plane, you will begin to understand how to putt straight on your intended line. This information is actually buried away in "The Putting Arc's" online documentation. You will also begin to understand why virtually all touring pros use some form of the Super Stroke grip and why they are taking the right hand out of things in general (like Mickelson does). Once you understand all of this you will find that Crenshaw was right all along. And you will understand why Tiger's "right hand only" drill is so important. Once you truly understand the stroke, get that putter so it is ready to fall out of your hands and "release it" just as both Crenshaw and Tiger did/do. Then, not much else is important because it is the putter's own momentum that keeps it in the proper orientation at all times. This is what Tiger is doing with his "right hand only" on the club in practice. He is learning to "let it float" on it's own. In effect he is actually not using his right hand. But this only works once you truly understand what a proper putting stroke really is. A proper stroke where that big flat spot on a Super Stroke grip is riding unrotated on a single plane is almost an illusion to your eyes if you watch the blade. I now easily make 100 in a row from 6 feet while practicing. It's not from repetition. It's from actually knowing how to putt. Virtually all touring pros now know this too. That cat is finally out of the bag and has been for some time. This is also why putting great Stan Utley say's. "I have no problem with someone who hooks the ball into the hole". Many touring pros now do that to double their margin for error on putts like Nickaus did with his "bread and butter" fade on his drives. Again, you have to know the stroke to be able to do that.
Appreciate the feedback and info!
This is on point! I've found a great drill to focus externally and to the target is to practice looking at the aim point while stroking the putt. Ala Spieth.
Love it!
Really interesting series of putting videos. I don't consider myself a good putter (too many missed short puts and poor distance control) but some of the tips suggested are things I do automatically simply because they seem to help me by creating some structure. Watching these videos has been a good way to formalise my approach further.
Thanks for being with us, John!
What a great video, again Eric. Thanks a lot.
I was putting lights out for 3 months and lost it just like that. My routine changed! Great video. I come back to it to ingrain good habits.
Thanks! Glad to hear this one helps!!
Congratulations on 100K subs, very well deserved!! 🏌️
Thanks, John! appreciate ya!
Awesome... thanks Eric for bringing along David o
Our pleasure! Lucky to have him!
Great video. Thanks to you Eric and Dave.
Thank you, Tom!
Another excellent,clear & very helpful video. Thank you.
Appreciate it, Alan!
9:08 literally the best Bryson Dechambeau impression I've ever seen!!! Lol 🤣
Another awesome putting video!! Keep up the great content Eric!! Love the collaboration here.
:)
Thanks man!
Really nice video Eric! Keep up the great work chap!! Best, Adam
Thanks, Adam! Hope you are well, my friend!
I use this method and look at the hole as a clock. If I see the aim point to enter the hole based on the slope I might see the ball rolling in at 4:30 on the clock or whatever time on the clock the slope seems to predict. Then I just have to choose the right speed based on uphill or downhill etc.
Nice!! Appreciate you watching my friend!
Trusting your aim point and aim line are so important. Can be hard to do sometimes.
100%
Eric, Great video, as always. External Awareness....I find I put my best on putts under 10 feet, by looking at the hole (J. Speath). I believe that is because I am less focused on what is going on with the putter and stance and have a more maintained ficus on the line and hole.
Love it!!
Watched this multiple times. Took notes. More confused now after putting lesson at Pronghorn yesterday. Was taught straight line method: Keep putter straight on shortish putts. Maybe a hybrid approach is best? 🤷♀️
Hey Beth! Pretty straight back and through with a slight arc on both sides usually best!
Test it with a "gate drill" or start line test and see what works best
Something simple like this: th-cam.com/video/gcOREl6-3n0/w-d-xo.html
It's interesting to see different putting techniques.
For sure!
Subscribed to the channel on the quality of these videos alone.
Thanks
Appreciate you being here, Martin!
Love this series! More putting gurus
Thanks, David!
Eric, David Orr’s shaft tracks, putter head arc’s, and face rotates works great outside of approx. 5 feet. I lock up with yips inside 5 feet. Is there a different swing inside 5 feet? Straight back- straight through? Help?
Thanks in advance!
Hey Dennis!
without seeing your stroke I can't say for sure what YOU need to do....but in general these principles would apply for all distances.
Go see David in person or send videos in to www.cogornogolf.com so we can help!
Love the 'changes the accent' part !! :D
:)
Maybe its me but i imagine David doing an excellent President Bush impression.
Using the 'sword,' do I use both eyes or is it best to use my dominant eye?
Did you guys talk about double breaking putts?
Thanks
Hey Frankie! We did not.
He actually set his right hand posture feet then left hand. I found a quick tip to stop pulling make sure your left hand is held a little straighter and further down the shaft for a right handed putter
Whatever works!
@@CogornoGolf My actual feel mechanically is on the follow through is to pull the butt end in whilst pushing the right forearm through the line so the the puuterhead slightly closes without stabbing or blocking the putt or pulling it left. Like you say whatever works
Why dose the pro’s use a line on the ball all the time on tv?
They adjust the line on the ball to aim at their target and then match it up with the line on their putter👍 Helps to get the perfect start line!
I am this frankenstein.
4:27
is it just me that gets a lil annoyed at guys that use the belly putters. It hurts my eyes to see it and Mayb not annoyed but it just seems kinda pathetic to not be able to use a putter like everyone else lol. Like get it together w your hockey stick over there
:)