Matt - you have saved me hundreds of strokes this year. Fifty rounds/year X 4 strokes = 200. So, I’m not exaggerating. Any time someone comments favorably on my game, I tell them they need Mr. Short Game. Keep up the good work.
I have to say that I didn’t consider the front pad idea. But it’s the way I putt. It’s better to be clear about what I’m doing. Now I can feel more in control of my putting technique. Golf can be so unnerving that being more thoughtful can only help me maintain my composure. Thanks Matt
Do whatever feels comfortable and do it a lot!!!! putting is an art and mostly green reading. Practice hitting thru a gate for the first 2 feet and make sure you can start it online. Once you are confident you can start it straight, the rest is all matching speed and line. aka green reading.
Well damn! I had 2 of the 3 things wrong in my grip Matt. First off,the way to check your grip pressure is brilliant, I was totally gripping way too hard. But the real kicker was having pressure on upper vs lower pads - what a difference that makes! And I'd never heard that tip before. I've putted SO much better the past 3 rounds since working on these 2 things. Shot 77 today and most of the putts looked like they had a chance to go in. Now I just need to improve my reads. THANKS!
Wooooooow!!! I’ve never heard anyone explain the front/back pad in the putter grip before!! This was an Ahaaa moment for me. I always knew high hands were preferable, but it always felt so awkward and locked me up. Now it makes perfect sense. Thank you so much Matt :)
Found this searching to find different types of of gripping the putter, looking for a change to improve. Only to find out not only do I grip to hard and low; I've been using the bottom pad for all these years of golfing(9yrs)! 😝Whoops 😂 Thanks for the great tips and instructions! 😎
Matt your the best bro, you know I have 2 full tears in each shoulder so you know what that means I've been all over my putting game,, I absolutely love your putting game ,awesome tips Matt as always !! I'm a low teen HC er that's means I 3 putt no doubt about it ,, no more buddy following your putting game and getting after it!! Thanks Matt I love it!!
I never thought about holding the putter in the upper pads of my hands. That really helps me keep the putter more upright. I worked on it this morning and it has made a huge difference. Thanks Matt!
It's amazing how much grip changes putting. I had a hard time over squeezing so I tried an interlocking grip and tipping the putter up a bit higher. I rarely 3 putt now.
Interesting. I had always come at the front/back pad issue as; hold your clubs in your fingers and the putter in your palms, definitely not fingers. Same/same I guess.
Pretty good at putting. I quit trying to fight myself and grip my left hand pretty hard. Just they way I do it. Turns out to be a benefit in pressure situations, when I tend to tense up anyway. At that point it is how I already grip amped up. Seems like no adjustment is better than trying to relax or calm down. Not suggesting anyone do it. I am saying everyone should try it multiple ways and find what you like and can perform with consistently, personally for you with whatever ailments you have.
Hey Mr Shortgame, I am going to apply all of your putting tips and can't wait for my putter to become a 'Matt Magic Wand'. However, if I do not see any improvement after say 3 rounds, you will be hearing from me!!
Mid season I switched to a tight grip with low hands. Have never putted so well. The death grip has taken out the wrist movement I used to have resulting in better distance and accuracy.
Best after Christmas gift. I have never known how much pressure to use. Nobody would address this address this problem with me. This should help cure some 3 putts. 😅
To say always in that putting grip is misleading. Steve stricker, Brad faxon, Ben Crenshaw and pat obrian use and teach a grip where the putter grip rests on the rear pad of the left hand. With players like that suggesting that grip I think it is a mistake to say you should “never” do it. Nothing wrong with using and teaching something different than what they use but saying they are wrong is a mistake imho,
This video is wrong claiming to NEVER do this or that.... it should be listed as suggestions, instead. First off if you're making putts, you can do whatever is working! #2) saying " if you're on tour, you can do whatever you want." well how do you think they got on tour? They were once not on tour when they were Juniors and amateurs- just like someone could be right now growing up! Don't ever let someone tell you there's something you can't do or there's a certain way you have to do everything! You do whatever works for you- but you must be honest with yourself if its actually working or not. I mean good grief, a rule that you can't let the putter grip touch a certain part of the pad on your hand?...but you can grip it like a neanderthal with a "wrist lock" running all the way up against your doggone forearm like a goon? Yeah right? that's acceptable but never let the putter touch the wrong pad on your hand? And if you want to put the completely wrong hand on top or bottom and call it "cross hand"- go for it... Good grief come on now how do you think these things became accepted? because someone went against the rules of "NEVER do this.." Like the gentleman said above, this video is misleading I would much rather Trust the players listed above who teach a grip which doesn't follow these "rules.." Remember growing up when they told us there was only one way to swing a golf club? 😅... And there was only one type of Putter, and that was a blade putter?
I don't know dog, I have gone through 4 putters this year and I am still a mess. Thinking I might need a Bourbon dispenser on the cart to help me focus. If I can be patient I will try out the tips. Peace
I’m sure you’ve got some good points to make. But facing the camera at the sun ruined this video due to glare behind you and cannot see illustrations of your hands on putter.
Dude you chat too much rubbish, I can putt using any part of the putter face and still make a decent putt, so what are you saying to the golfing world???
Matt - you have saved me hundreds of strokes this year. Fifty rounds/year X 4 strokes = 200. So, I’m not exaggerating. Any time someone comments favorably on my game, I tell them they need Mr. Short Game. Keep up the good work.
50 rounds a year? Goddamn I wish I had that time and money 😂
I have to say that I didn’t consider the front pad idea. But it’s the way I putt. It’s better to be clear about what I’m doing. Now I can feel more in control of my putting technique. Golf can be so unnerving that being more thoughtful can only help me maintain my composure. Thanks Matt
Do whatever feels comfortable and do it a lot!!!! putting is an art and mostly green reading. Practice hitting thru a gate for the first 2 feet and make sure you can start it online. Once you are confident you can start it straight, the rest is all matching speed and line. aka green reading.
Well damn! I had 2 of the 3 things wrong in my grip Matt. First off,the way to check your grip pressure is brilliant, I was totally gripping way too hard. But the real kicker was having pressure on upper vs lower pads - what a difference that makes! And I'd never heard that tip before.
I've putted SO much better the past 3 rounds since working on these 2 things. Shot 77 today and most of the putts looked like they had a chance to go in. Now I just need to improve my reads.
THANKS!
Wooooooow!!! I’ve never heard anyone explain the front/back pad in the putter grip before!! This was an Ahaaa moment for me. I always knew high hands were preferable, but it always felt so awkward and locked me up. Now it makes perfect sense. Thank you so much Matt :)
The grip pressure tip was great. Can't wait to try it out. Thanks Matt.
That front pad tip is game changing. So simple but so important.
Found this searching to find different types of of gripping the putter, looking for a change to improve. Only to find out not only do I grip to hard and low; I've been using the bottom pad for all these years of golfing(9yrs)! 😝Whoops 😂 Thanks for the great tips and instructions! 😎
You are the man! Awesome as always. I always enjoy your enthusiasm and video content.
Thanks for these tips have see what I’m doing to suck at putting probably all of them thanks Matt
Awesome tips! After I saw this, I took this to the course and had 25 putts for the round! Thanks Matt!!!!
I'm definitely not on tour so I have to do as you say! Nice tips. Have a great weekend Matt
Love your tips. Keep them coming! Thanks.
Matt your the best bro, you know I have 2 full tears in each shoulder so you know what that means I've been all over my putting game,, I absolutely love your putting game ,awesome tips Matt as always !! I'm a low teen HC er that's means I 3 putt no doubt about it ,, no more buddy following your putting game and getting after it!! Thanks Matt I love it!!
Great tip. I will always remember the "Front pad" in putting. Thank you for your excellent video's.
I never thought about holding the putter in the upper pads of my hands. That really helps me keep the putter more upright. I worked on it this morning and it has made a huge difference. Thanks Matt!
It's amazing how much grip changes putting. I had a hard time over squeezing so I tried an interlocking grip and tipping the putter up a bit higher. I rarely 3 putt now.
Interesting. I had always come at the front/back pad issue as; hold your clubs in your fingers and the putter in your palms, definitely not fingers. Same/same I guess.
Im a back pad kind of guy and have a tendency to grip to tight which I’m aware of but going to take this back pad thing to the course this weekend!
Thanks Matt.
My putting has to be the weakest single element of my game. Hoping this tip will help me.
Pretty good at putting. I quit trying to fight myself and grip my left hand pretty hard. Just they way I do it. Turns out to be a benefit in pressure situations, when I tend to tense up anyway. At that point it is how I already grip amped up. Seems like no adjustment is better than trying to relax or calm down. Not suggesting anyone do it. I am saying everyone should try it multiple ways and find what you like and can perform with consistently, personally for you with whatever ailments you have.
Hey Mr Shortgame, I am going to apply all of your putting tips and can't wait for my putter to become a 'Matt Magic Wand'. However, if I do not see any improvement after say 3 rounds, you will be hearing from me!!
Some wonderful putting tips Matt. Keep up the great work.
This was great! more putting tips please!
Quick eyes can help steady the putting stroke. We plan and dream our golf swing. It’s so much easier to be possessive of the putting stroke.
Excellent video. Thanks!
My biggest putting bugaboo for years has been the “too tight” move from the ball. I never knew why it happened. Until now. Thanks Matt!
Mid season I switched to a tight grip with low hands. Have never putted so well. The death grip has taken out the wrist movement I used to have resulting in better distance and accuracy.
Never knew about the back pad grip issue. Golfing today, so this mod is going into immediate play. Thanks, Matt!
Great video as always! Thanks for the tips!
Great video Matt! Thanks.
What are your thoughts on a small forward press if you start with your hands in the neutral position?
Great tips. I need all the help I can get
Loving the putter instruction!
Hey Matt. Keep up the great work.
Best after Christmas gift. I have never known how much pressure to use. Nobody would address this address this problem with me. This should help cure some 3 putts. 😅
Thanks Matt.
Awesome tips.
You should talk about the BGT Stability putter shafts and how it creates less torque
I live in Atlanta. Please do a charity event such as: Play/Lesson with Mr Shortgame or Outing at White Columns with Me Shortgame. I'm in.....
I think you might of just changed my putting with the front pad tip thank you!
You ROCK Mr. SG!
Best in the bizz Matt by far 👌👏!!!! But a quick question, I'm only on TH-cam not face book or insta 🤔 how can I send you my swing?
Oh thanks again awesome content too
What is the putter grip that Mr. Short Game is using?
I assume you repaired that divot 😂. Thanks for the awesome content 👍
Is the putter grip equal, under or a top of the top pad?
To say always in that putting grip is misleading. Steve stricker, Brad faxon, Ben Crenshaw and pat obrian use and teach a grip where the putter grip rests on the rear pad of the left hand. With players like that suggesting that grip I think it is a mistake to say you should “never” do it. Nothing wrong with using and teaching something different than what they use but saying they are wrong is a mistake imho,
This video is wrong claiming to NEVER do this or that.... it should be listed as suggestions, instead.
First off if you're making putts, you can do whatever is working!
#2) saying " if you're on tour, you can do whatever you want." well how do you think they got on tour? They were once not on tour when they were Juniors and amateurs- just like someone could be right now growing up!
Don't ever let someone tell you there's something you can't do or there's a certain way you have to do everything!
You do whatever works for you- but you must be honest with yourself if its actually working or not.
I mean good grief, a rule that you can't let the putter grip touch a certain part of the pad on your hand?...but you can grip it like a neanderthal with a "wrist lock" running all the way up against your doggone forearm like a goon?
Yeah right? that's acceptable but never let the putter touch the wrong pad on your hand?
And if you want to put the completely wrong hand on top or bottom and call it "cross hand"- go for it...
Good grief come on now how do you think these things became accepted?
because someone went against the rules of "NEVER do this.."
Like the gentleman said above, this video is misleading I would much rather Trust the players listed above who teach a grip which doesn't follow these "rules.."
Remember growing up when they told us there was only one way to swing a golf club? 😅...
And there was only one type of Putter, and that was a blade putter?
I don't know dog, I have gone through 4 putters this year and I am still a mess. Thinking I might need a Bourbon dispenser on the cart to help me focus. If I can be patient I will try out the tips. Peace
5:10 I see you flexin on us 💪
Do you have a video on how you grip the putter?
Ty
Im 61 and NEVER played golf this is the guy "mrshortgame" is going to be my mentor
I never understood why the putter lifted up when I started my stroke. Too tight of a grip. Great tip
what a putter build oh my
My guess is that a decent % of the low hands people are compensating for some other problem in their putting stroke.
Steve Stricker...one of the best putters...said he strangles the putter
Brad Faxon, Tiger, numerous more disagree with that 3rd tip
Number 3 was gold lol
Looks like Super Stroke grip
That front pad/back pad thing?? I thought everyone just gripped it naturally to be in the correct position.
Be the best example; fix your divots
Nice shoes……
I’m sure you’ve got some good points to make. But facing the camera at the sun ruined this video due to glare behind you and cannot see illustrations of your hands on putter.
Wow that first putt was terrible….😉
Jesus loves you all and died for our sins
He’s still alive and plays for Arsenal mate 🤷♂️
$50 a hole any course, anytime anyday.
You make no sense re: putting. Anything to crank out a video.
Dude you chat too much rubbish, I can putt using any part of the putter face and still make a decent putt, so what are you saying to the golfing world???