Hard to consolidate such vital information into a 15 minute video AND hold viewer's attention throughout. You did just that sir. Many thanks. Learned a lot.
Great lesson! Just to mention… If I have a breaking putt, I move towards the break line and plumb until I get a straight line. That’s where I aim to get the ball to break to the hole. Also, for straighter putts, I like to use a stroke that stays fairly low level back and even through the ball contact … seems to keep the line better.
Mr. One Putt absolutely spot on with these three tips. I have used a 12" ruler for years as a training aide and it simply works. Secondly picking a the spot on the correct putting line is a must to becoming a better putter as your eyes can play tricks on you. There is one other thing that I have found, is that my body alignment sometimes gets off in relationship to the putting line. I hit great putts to the wrong place. My front shoulder is critical and must be positioned and aligned to my putting line. I found myself at times aligning to the hole as opposed to the putting line which results in a missed putt. Please keep these great videos coming!!!! Thank you
All good tips! It should also be mentioned that using a center shafted/face balanced putter is a little different technique than using a toe hang putter. I would also remind golfers that gravity comes into play the minute the ball leaves the face of the putter. As the ball gets closer to the hole, it's moving slower and is therefore more affected by gravity than it is from the start point. If you read six inches of break, you might try adding to that number if your putts tend to fall short and below the hole. On steep breaking putts the front of the hole is actually more to the top side...so aim higher than you think. Good video.
@@gringo19860 Generally face-balanced putters are for those golfers who putt straight back, straight through. If a golfer has an arced putting stroke, they will normally use a heel-toe putter, much like Tiger Woods Scotty Cameron/Ping Anser style. However, since I've been playing for over 60 years, my general rule is if you find a putter that works for you, never let it out of your sight no matter how it looks, who made it or what it cost.
My putting line is right on target after following your advice, I am working on the distance , short sometimes and long others. Thanks for a great video!
Thank a million, wow, love it, incredible, speechless, golden treasure…I can’t say enough how much I appreciate your teaching, sharing your knowledge! We need more teacher like you!
So: 1) Learn to roll ball straight up target line. Minimize rotating face off target line. 2) Alignment. Read putt. Select line relative to hole, then select intermediate target on line, 9-12" out on green. 3) Aim. Ensure that aim matches the alignment, the line chosen. Then execute #1 above. Stroke/roll ball straight up target line, over chosen target. Right?
Thank you, Mr. 1P! I have experienced many times not trusting where I aimed the line on my ball. I will add the intermediate target as confirmation and try the 14" practice! You've helped my confidence in the past year!
In my opinion you are absolutely correct. I tend to line my putter up to where I want or think it should be pointing, then while I am standing over it , it looks completely wrong , BUT I have learnt my self not yo doubt where I was aiming for 😊
I think as I get into my later years, putting and saving those valuable shots is just vital as I lose distance. Certainly going to use the tips shown. Great video
I’d be interested in what you thoughts were of the STOW STICK golf accessory…. It sure has made a difference in my putting movements…. The resistance band also helped out in keeping my hands out of my game… “Thank You” for your for your well explained video..
Thanks for great information on putting. I have been away from Golf for a minute and this video made me remember my golf lessons. Thanks for mental refresher! I suscribed Mister One Putt. I also continue to always be amazed by the knowledge base from TH-cam. Thanks
My biggest problem is pushing very short 3-4 foot putts. I’ve ordered a metal rule to practice. Although I did order a 600mm one after watching an older video. It’s ok though. I can mark the rule further down to allow the 5” and 9” Thank you for the video Mr. One putt ⛳️🏌️♀️💥
I too have struggled with pushing short putts. I have found that the usual cause, for me, is looking up, which I often do when nervous. When you start to look up, your left shoulder goes up and the clubface opens. If I remember to keep my head still it doesn't happen. But of course, when you are nervous, it can be hard to remember to do the right thing. The ruler technique will get your eyeballs and alignment dialed in, but you have to find a way to take your practice to the course under pressure. Golf messes with your head.
i’ve been watching mister one putt for 6 months, and can honestly say my putting has not improved one whit. the problem? an absolute inability to judge speed/distance, or to judge the slope/break. so now i just revel in a well struck driver or iron, and accept my half dozen or more 3 putts.
There is a technique you can use for the speed/distance thing that does not involve total judgement. Use the length of your backstroke to control the distance. On the practice green before a round, roll a few putts, taking the putter back as far as your right big toe (assuming right handed). Step off how far they rolled. So now you know how many steps corresponds to a big toe backstroke. Do the same for middle toe, little toe, one foot width outside of right foot. That will probably get you up to 10 paces or more, depending on the speed the greens are rolling that day. Now when you are on the course, just step off the distance to the hole and use the corresponding backstroke length that you found when warming up. If the putt is uphill or downhill, add or subtract steps from the number that you stepped off. Obviously you will need some adjustments for really long putts but this will get you in the ballpark. It gives you something to do that is a lot more definite than just winging it, which can take off a lot pressure and free up whatever intuition you do have. For this to work, you have to first learn to make a smooth stroke where you always have the same tempo regardless of the backswing length. It won't work well if you tend to take it back too short then try to make up by hitting it hard or soft. That "slap it harder" technique is hard to control under the best of circumstances, so it is worthwhile to learn the smooth-stroke, control the speed with the backstroke technique regardless of whether or not you use the toe calibration or just eyeball it. Another nice thing about this technique is that the calibration step where you are doing big toe, middle toe, etc is pretty good as a warmup. It forces you to observe your backstroke and control it, instead of just going out and doing whatever without really paying attention.
Perhaps, it is a hilly course with sever sloping greens, and the greenskeepers cut holes on highly sloping portion of the greens. If so, the approaches will need the ball to stop below the hole for an uphill first putt, if possible. Approaches need to avoid missing on the high sides of the greens that result in chipping or pitching downhill to the flag. One of the Bryan brothers, who plays on the PGA tour, even said that he avoids having to chip or pitch with the wind, if the winds are strong. If the greens are superfast on top of these, it is a totally different putting ball game that is not addressed in the video.
@ 😂🙈 What if the other 99 golfers were pga professionals? Your remark which you probably thought at the time was witty doesn’t really stand up does it?
Is that a Kotahi putter grip? If so, that further validates that this guy knows what he's talking about. Each of my two most recent putters had that grip and I really love it for helping keep my hands from being too active in the stroke.
I have a question , I have a 38” mezz 1 putter with a 17” grip. I use a pencil grip my concern is how to hold the putter in my left hand ? Thank you for your help.
@@billmasterson4981 most right handers who use a pencil and grip hold the putter in their left hand in a pretty traditional way I’m OK with anything that puts the Potter more through the palm thumb pad of your hand and out of the fingers on your left hand and also makes it as easy as possible for you to not flip or bend your wrist during the stroke
My best putting days are when i step over the putt I look at the hole once and once only, trust the line I’ve already picked. Intermediate target is key.
Re: learning to trust your line at address. Have you done the exercise / made a video where you place 3 tees in a known straight line (20' span perhaps) and then address a ball at the first moving your eyes until your brain agrees with the line? Can do different distances. I hate when I get over the ball and feel like the line on the ball is pointed wrong. Happens more on side slopes.
No, it is not too long. I would just mark off a 14 inch section and put a line at nine of that 14 inches and make that your placement for the ball then another line 5 inches behind that and that’s what you wanna worry about just ignore the rest of the ruler or you can cut it down if you choose, but it’s not necessary.
It’s a Honu made of bamboo and brass. That bright yellow grip is just my color choice. Here’s my review th-cam.com/video/oOmXAJZObv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BaF4MMkSm7Mw36jz
It’s a Honu. Here’s a review I did several years ago. Video description has a discount code that will save you a few bucks th-cam.com/video/oOmXAJZObv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-DvcEm5AK7pcMVSe
I was also checking that thing out and wanted to ask the same question, I’m waiting for my LAB golf putter to show up and I saw that putter and I’m thinking “that technology seems awful familiar….”
@@devivoman the technology and engineering concept are pretty much the same as the lab Golf butters whole new was started before lab but nobody copied each other. I played a lab until I got the whole new to try and love it because of the feel but you will be very pleased with your lab golf putter. They are great.
@@misteroneputt I didn’t mean my comment as a jab at any one or any company, rereading it it may have come across that way unintentionally. I like that putter you are using, it is very sharp, I like the bamboo. Honestly my first thought was it looked like a very old putter, and I wondered “did I just blow $525 on a putter with “new” technology that has been around since the 70’s?” and wondered if I was going to be able to find a used one of those online for $40😂 I was honestly pleased to find out it was a new putter that wasn’t miles less expensive! I can see how that putter would suit your eye better, probably almost nostalgic being wood and all. I’ll be 40 this year so the “newer” “tech-y-er” LAB putter will probably suit my eye better! I really enjoyed the video you made, I’ll keep watching! Thanks for sharing!
@@devivoman it didn’t come across as mean or critical. Online stuff is easy to take the wrong way because there’s no tone of voice or facial expressions. But I took your comment as simply that a comment. no no offense. I do know of a customer who has two Honu Putters and wants to sell one at a decent price but it’s more than $40.
I simply use 2 - 3' long 2 x 4's and putt between those. Use a 3" metal ruler with a small hole in one end, puit the ball in the hole and try to roll it all the way down into the cup. NIce video...just 5 minutes in so far.
@@ChipEichelberger I’ve only done one ever on the hips and virtually. Nobody watched it. Probably my fault with a bad title or something but yeah I’ve got some ideas. Email me and we’ll play with that.
We have used a thin metal yardstick 3ft to train our high school golf teams to roll the ball straight into the hole on short putts. It helps get the ball on line for any length put but especially avoids missing those short ones that kill your score.
Thank you for the tips. I received my 16 inch ruler today and made my marks. My question is at 15 minutes in video you talk about the target being 3 3/4 inches outside the hole. Then you measure and you put a Tee in at 14 inches outside the hole. Why 14 inches vs. 3 3/4 inches. Probably a stupid question, but most stupid questions have to be asked by someone. I'll be your huckleberry. Thanks.
@@KeithBergner the 3 1/2 inches comment was simply a hypothetical example off the top of my head. Then the actual putt I showed in the video did have a 14 inch break. Not a stupid question at all. I understand how I created the confusion. One was just a hypothetical for giving you the concept and then the other was an actual real put on the course.
Why do I feel I am going to go long on every putt and end up 2’ short? It’s a mental problem and I cannot break myself of it. Thank You for this vid Though, very well done
Well, that is another video, but I certainly understand the feeling. A couple of things in the meantime. One work on a consistent routine that occupies your mind so you won’t be thinking about long or short two work on hitting puts on the practice screen a certain distance, uphill, downhill and flat just hit them that distance and then you get good at that. That will give you a little confidence and you can then think about the distance and how much you need to adjust while you’re making your read and then going into your routine and stroke the pot without thinking about distance anymore.
@@davidroman1654 exactly. The putter has to arc and curve because of the way the shaft goes into any putter. It’s not 90° like a croquet mallet. Will do a video soon on the question of whether the putting stroke is an arc or a pendulum and the fact that it is both, and neither at the same time. The face has to be square in the 5 inches behind the ball both back and through
I don’t drag the putter on the metal ruler. I put the putter face on the equator of the ball and so I’ve been doing it with a ruler like this for seven years using both my current Potter and metal putters in the past and never had an issue.
Wow. Tough world. Poor guy has made 496 out of 497 putts inside of 3 feet this year and the one that counted most is the only one any of us ever talk about. That’s the price you pay for living in the spotlight I feel sorry for him, but at the same time it’s part of the game. He probably will recover from this and make it up in the future.
This does not address the hardest part of putting - distance control but I know that if aim and alignment etc. is correct, you can focus solely on pace.
I certainly agree with you. That pace is the most difficult part of putting. My theory here is that you can get better than 99% of people with these things and then work on speed and distance control until you become truly elite at putting.
Face rotation would mean starting at Square so 90° to the target line rotation would be anything off of that either open or closed. Pros rotate their face 4 to 6° total throughout the stroke and amateurs rotate theirs about 20 throughout the stroke so pros go from three open to three closed and amateurs go from 10 open to 10 closed.
@@AdrianArthurBray exactly. The True Stroke Putting Track has an attachment that goes on your putter when practicing that actually makes it impossible to rotate the face at all. I haven't tried that part of the product, but could see it as beneficial. Alternatively you could tape a couple of popsicle sticks on the outside and inside edges of your putter...running forward and backwards from the face like wings. Then set up between 2 boards or books just barely wider than your putter and make strokes...The popsicle sticks prevent the face from twisting...Develop that feel.
Rule 10.B.2 prohibits the alignment aid marker. We have had this discussion many times in Australia. If you do this at my club you will incur a 2 shot penalty. If you do it again you will be disqualified from the match. Balls may be marked. But No one will ever use this alignment marker in professional competition. It is considered cheating. I do not feel you are a cheat. Rule 10.B.2 is often overlooked. Many also feel that a professional golf company would not lead anyone astray, whereas I believe they make mistakes also, and without any deceitful intent. Alignment aids like adjustable ball markers are an instrument of alignment and are in my opinion against the spirit of golf and against the rules. Loved your video though, and I learned a few things. Thank you.
I hear you. However the maker of the alignment ball mark has letters from USGA PGA and R & A stating it is legal for all play. Agree with you that we should not cheat. And I appreciate your honest and courteous comments. I can see how this aid can be considered a violation of 10.B.2. Not sure how he got it approved
@@misteroneputt If that is the case, it can only be that the PGA and USGA both consider that the line on a ball working in conjunction with the ball marker do not reveal the line, but that instead the player is still using their skill to select the line of play. I will take this to my club captain for clarification. Thank you for your comments. They have been helpful.
Mr One Putt did you see the Bob Toski putting secret he demonstrated years back in the final few seconds of a show on the golf channel? The announcer had not a clue what Bob was showing. What he did was drop his left palm down above where the ball and putter path would be. He then took his right hand and slowly swung it well back and came through exactly where it met the stationary left palm.
the mistake in the planning was rolling the ball over the ruler's, whether it's, metal, plastic or wood. no "special" aids can be used in professional play and normally on any home courses. basics rules of play forbid it and the fact that it changes the surface and it the ball started on the grass and hit the end of it this alters the intended path. a side demo next to the ruler would have made it clearer.
Putting better than 99% of putter. Its really easy. Step one - keep putter head square. Align to your target, aim to your target. Oh, so just regular putting? I have a hard time believing 99% of golfers arent trying to do these three things.
hahahahahahaha....that's a good one. I've been single in Vegas a long time and these gals out here are all looking to make sure I have nothing to leave in my will except a putting stroke.
These things take longer to explain than they do to actually perform, but they will certainly make you better than 99% of other golfers
it depends who's doing the explaining.
Sank an 81 footer and several 25-40 after watching this. No marker or ruler, just using the info. Thanks
@ you’re welcome. And thank you for the feedback. I’m glad it helped.
@@reigngage eighty ONE feet?? you actually measured it?
I can’t believe I just watched a 15 minute long putting video and wanted more when it was over. Wow that is good stuff. Thank you.
Thank you. I always worry that my videos are too long, but also try to balance that with clearly communicating helpful tips.
Hard to consolidate such vital information into a 15 minute video AND hold viewer's attention throughout. You did just that sir. Many thanks. Learned a lot.
@@sventiger55 thank you for those kind words
I always appreciate simple if it’s too much I can’t follow it, but this is simple enough that I can. Thank you.
I’m a 2.5 index and putting is a major issue. These focus areas will really help. Especially the spot putting 9-12 inches. Thank you.
Thank you, Charlie. And you’re welcome.
Just what we all need, another TH-cam golf coach😵💫
Great lesson! Just to mention… If I have a breaking putt, I move towards the break line and plumb until I get a straight line. That’s where I aim to get the ball to break to the hole. Also, for straighter putts, I like to use a stroke that stays fairly low level back and even through the ball contact … seems to keep the line better.
What do you mean? It seems quite technical can you expand on what you mean? Also what does plumb mean?
Mr. One Putt absolutely spot on with these three tips. I have used a 12" ruler for years as a training aide and it simply works. Secondly picking a the spot on the correct putting line is a must to becoming a better putter as your eyes can play tricks on you. There is one other thing that I have found, is that my body alignment sometimes gets off in relationship to the putting line. I hit great putts to the wrong place. My front shoulder is critical and must be positioned and aligned to my putting line. I found myself at times aligning to the hole as opposed to the putting line which results in a missed putt. Please keep these great videos coming!!!! Thank you
Thanks, Randy appreciate your comments
All good tips! It should also be mentioned that using a center shafted/face balanced putter is a little different technique than using a toe hang putter. I would also remind golfers that gravity comes into play the minute the ball leaves the face of the putter. As the ball gets closer to the hole, it's moving slower and is therefore more affected by gravity than it is from the start point. If you read six inches of break, you might try adding to that number if your putts tend to fall short and below the hole. On steep breaking putts the front of the hole is actually more to the top side...so aim higher than you think. Good video.
Louis, what is the difference for face balanced/centre shaft putters...?
@@gringo19860 Generally face-balanced putters are for those golfers who putt straight back, straight through. If a golfer has an arced putting stroke, they will normally use a heel-toe putter, much like Tiger Woods Scotty Cameron/Ping Anser style. However, since I've been playing for over 60 years, my general rule is if you find a putter that works for you, never let it out of your sight no matter how it looks, who made it or what it cost.
My putting line is right on target after following your advice, I am working on the distance , short sometimes and long others. Thanks for a great video!
This is the best putting lesson I've ever seen
@@brianmyers4195 thank you sit
Thank a million, wow, love it, incredible, speechless, golden treasure…I can’t say enough how much I appreciate your teaching, sharing your knowledge! We need more teacher like you!
Thank you very much
Well worth listening to, I’ve been playing now for 30+ years and still learned a lot 😎
Thank you...glad to help.
So:
1) Learn to roll ball straight up target line. Minimize rotating face off target line.
2) Alignment. Read putt. Select line relative to hole, then select intermediate target on line, 9-12" out on green.
3) Aim. Ensure that aim matches the alignment, the line chosen.
Then execute #1 above. Stroke/roll ball straight up target line, over chosen target.
Right?
Yes. Then speed is the only thing left to work on
Thank you, Mr. 1P! I have experienced many times not trusting where I aimed the line on my ball. I will add the intermediate target as confirmation and try the 14" practice! You've helped my confidence in the past year!
Thank you for the kind words Dan
Spot on!! And... i am a forward facing putter style, arm lock, straight back, straight through. Your tips are great. I just subscribed. Thank you.
@@billwatson7412 thank you Bill
In my opinion you are absolutely correct. I tend to line my putter up to where I want or think it should be pointing, then while I am standing over it , it looks completely wrong , BUT I have learnt my self not yo doubt where I was aiming for 😊
Posting video on Friday going in depth on the aiming piece of this and then the following week adding speed and distance control to the mix
This was really helpful. Of course, now I need to actually practice my putting doing this- my biggest psychological obstacle.
I got it. It is sometimes hard to be motivated to go and practice plus, everybody is so busy these days.
I think as I get into my later years, putting and saving those valuable shots is just vital as I lose distance. Certainly going to use the tips shown. Great video
Yes, as we age, we have to be super effective from inside 100 yards
I’d be interested in what you thoughts were of the STOW STICK golf accessory…. It sure has made a difference in my putting movements…. The resistance band also helped out in keeping my hands out of my game… “Thank You” for your for your well explained video..
I’m not familiar with that product but will research and possibly review
Thanks for great information on putting. I have been away from Golf for a minute and this video made me remember my golf lessons. Thanks for mental refresher! I suscribed Mister One Putt. I also continue to always be amazed by the knowledge base from TH-cam. Thanks
You also have to be able to read the green. Line and speed both have to be correct to make the putt.
Very true
We’ll yea if you can’t read this doesn’t matter but if u can read and can’t do this consistently same applies…
My biggest problem is pushing very short 3-4 foot putts. I’ve ordered a metal rule to practice. Although I did order a 600mm one after watching an older video. It’s ok though. I can mark the rule further down to allow the 5” and 9”
Thank you for the video Mr. One putt ⛳️🏌️♀️💥
You’re welcome. And you can always cut the ruler down to 14 inches.
That’s very true. So just to clear it up. I don’t need any longer than the 14” ?
@@paulbunn72 correct
I too have struggled with pushing short putts. I have found that the usual cause, for me, is looking up, which I often do when nervous. When you start to look up, your left shoulder goes up and the clubface opens. If I remember to keep my head still it doesn't happen. But of course, when you are nervous, it can be hard to remember to do the right thing. The ruler technique will get your eyeballs and alignment dialed in, but you have to find a way to take your practice to the course under pressure. Golf messes with your head.
You were right about being nervous but not about looking up
i’ve been watching mister one putt for 6 months, and can honestly say my putting has not improved one whit. the problem? an absolute inability to judge speed/distance, or to judge the slope/break. so now i just revel in a well struck driver or iron, and accept my half dozen or more 3 putts.
Sounds like we’d make a good scramble team
I added a putting tip that may work for your breaking putts. 16:55
There is a technique you can use for the speed/distance thing that does not involve total judgement. Use the length of your backstroke to control the distance. On the practice green before a round, roll a few putts, taking the putter back as far as your right big toe (assuming right handed). Step off how far they rolled. So now you know how many steps corresponds to a big toe backstroke. Do the same for middle toe, little toe, one foot width outside of right foot. That will probably get you up to 10 paces or more, depending on the speed the greens are rolling that day. Now when you are on the course, just step off the distance to the hole and use the corresponding backstroke length that you found when warming up. If the putt is uphill or downhill, add or subtract steps from the number that you stepped off. Obviously you will need some adjustments for really long putts but this will get you in the ballpark. It gives you something to do that is a lot more definite than just winging it, which can take off a lot pressure and free up whatever intuition you do have.
For this to work, you have to first learn to make a smooth stroke where you always have the same tempo regardless of the backswing length. It won't work well if you tend to take it back too short then try to make up by hitting it hard or soft. That "slap it harder" technique is hard to control under the best of circumstances, so it is worthwhile to learn the smooth-stroke, control the speed with the backstroke technique regardless of whether or not you use the toe calibration or just eyeball it.
Another nice thing about this technique is that the calibration step where you are doing big toe, middle toe, etc is pretty good as a warmup. It forces you to observe your backstroke and control it, instead of just going out and doing whatever without really paying attention.
Perhaps, it is a hilly course with sever sloping greens, and the greenskeepers cut holes on highly sloping portion of the greens. If so, the approaches will need the ball to stop below the hole for an uphill first putt, if possible. Approaches need to avoid missing on the high sides of the greens that result in chipping or pitching downhill to the flag. One of the Bryan brothers, who plays on the PGA tour, even said that he avoids having to chip or pitch with the wind, if the winds are strong. If the greens are superfast on top of these, it is a totally different putting ball game that is not addressed in the video.
@@golfscienceguru no disagreement. Just can’t cover everything in one video
I left 3 2 foot puts SHORT the other day! I could wipe 5 strokes off every round if I could make a 2 foot put.
Yikes. Well, it should be easy to improve. Just work on two footers.
"Yer spellin' could be better too! Arrrrr!"
I’d like to putt better than 99 other golfers
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That is 99%.
@@thetruth156real3 I think there might be more than a hundred people playing golf smartarse
@ 😂🙈 What if the other 99 golfers were pga professionals? Your remark which you probably thought at the time was witty doesn’t really stand up does it?
@ Get a life pal
Thank you for the help. Best putting advise on TH-cam!
@@kcs05 thank you
Realized my issue is that my putter seems to be made of an alloy but mister one putt is using a cheese
lol. I’ve heard it called a padlock but never a cheese although I could see that. Actually it’s bamboo.
Thanks for spending the time to share this Knowledge.
You're Welcome
That was brilliant, I'm so much clearer on this now. Thankyou so much.
wow. great video! thank you for the lesson. Best putting lesson .....keep coming with more video
Thank you for those kind words
Don’t forget soft hands. Any tension can give you the Jerks at the most inconvenient time
thank you for sharing. These are gems!
What are those shoes that you are wearing?
@@Hellfurian1972 those are Squairz black and grey. But the brand is Squairz
When will your green reading video be available? because I sure need that it.
@@terrypeeples1942 September 20. Or maybe earlier. Working on it several hours every day
Is that a Kotahi putter grip? If so, that further validates that this guy knows what he's talking about. Each of my two most recent putters had that grip and I really love it for helping keep my hands from being too active in the stroke.
It is a Kotahi
Loved the ruler method. Very helpful.
@@maryschooler1997 thank you
Thanks. I'm gonna try this!
This is very helpful
I love your approach. First time viewer. Is it just me, or do you have a loop in your putter swing and cut across the ball?
It’s just camera angle on those shots… I saw that and had to go back and check my swing
I have a question , I have a 38” mezz 1 putter with a 17” grip. I use a pencil grip my concern is how to hold the putter in my left hand ? Thank you for your help.
@@billmasterson4981 most right handers who use a pencil and grip hold the putter in their left hand in a pretty traditional way I’m OK with anything that puts the Potter more through the palm thumb pad of your hand and out of the fingers on your left hand and also makes it as easy as possible for you to not flip or bend your wrist during the stroke
Thank you
My best putting days are when i step over the putt I look at the hole once and once only, trust the line I’ve already picked. Intermediate target is key.
Agree...having an intermediate target helps so much
Re: learning to trust your line at address.
Have you done the exercise / made a video where you place 3 tees in a known straight line (20' span perhaps) and then address a ball at the first moving your eyes until your brain agrees with the line? Can do different distances. I hate when I get over the ball and feel like the line on the ball is pointed wrong. Happens more on side slopes.
Yes I have and it’s a good drill
I enjoy your vids! I've been improving a lot with your tips!
Thank you for the kind words...glad to here you're improving
I like the alignment tool. Draw a line on a red plastic badge off of a Tanqueray bottle and you're good also.
Great idea
Excellent tips here thanks ! One query, does the balls equator sit on the 5” line ?
That’s how I do it
Thanks
Thanks for your video, I shoot left but have a dominant left eye, it’s a curse.
John, Great video. Thanks for your insight.
Thanks Mike...appreciate the kind words
Thank you GOOD STUFF
Excellent information. I'm going sidesaddle.
My putting sucks right now so definitely going to get a 16 inch ruler.
Mr one putt,
Thanks for the video. I have a 36” ruler. Is that too long? Why? Appreciate the insight
No, it is not too long. I would just mark off a 14 inch section and put a line at nine of that 14 inches and make that your placement for the ball then another line 5 inches behind that and that’s what you wanna worry about just ignore the rest of the ruler or you can cut it down if you choose, but it’s not necessary.
Awesome can't wait to get to work!!
Nice to have a good practice routine, thanks
What brand & model is your putter
It’s a Honu. Here’s a review I did several years ago. th-cam.com/video/oOmXAJZObv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-DvcEm5AK7pcMVSe
What's that gold putter you age using ?
It’s a Honu made of bamboo and brass. That bright yellow grip is just my color choice. Here’s my review th-cam.com/video/oOmXAJZObv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BaF4MMkSm7Mw36jz
Thanks, very helpful, well done.
Love your putter. What brand & model is it.
It’s a Honu. Here’s a review I did several years ago. Video description has a discount code that will save you a few bucks th-cam.com/video/oOmXAJZObv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-DvcEm5AK7pcMVSe
I was also checking that thing out and wanted to ask the same question, I’m waiting for my LAB golf putter to show up and I saw that putter and I’m thinking “that technology seems awful familiar….”
@@devivoman the technology and engineering concept are pretty much the same as the lab Golf butters whole new was started before lab but nobody copied each other. I played a lab until I got the whole new to try and love it because of the feel but you will be very pleased with your lab golf putter. They are great.
@@misteroneputt I didn’t mean my comment as a jab at any one or any company, rereading it it may have come across that way unintentionally. I like that putter you are using, it is very sharp, I like the bamboo. Honestly my first thought was it looked like a very old putter, and I wondered “did I just blow $525 on a putter with “new” technology that has been around since the 70’s?” and wondered if I was going to be able to find a used one of those online for $40😂 I was honestly pleased to find out it was a new putter that wasn’t miles less expensive! I can see how that putter would suit your eye better, probably almost nostalgic being wood and all. I’ll be 40 this year so the “newer” “tech-y-er” LAB putter will probably suit my eye better! I really enjoyed the video you made, I’ll keep watching! Thanks for sharing!
@@devivoman it didn’t come across as mean or critical. Online stuff is easy to take the wrong way because there’s no tone of voice or facial expressions. But I took your comment as simply that a comment. no no offense. I do know of a customer who has two Honu Putters and wants to sell one at a decent price but it’s more than $40.
Every time I align with a line on the ball vs non line > it always seems way left >> but ALWAYS works. Make more putts.
Ours trick us. Same thing for me. LOL
Sounds easy as pie!
seems very useful for any improving golfer
Thank you
Thanks enjoyed this expiation great I need a lot of help putting got a room full hate em all lol
I can relate to having a room full
Fantastic video.
@@jsant24 thank you
In regards to lining up putts, what about a player blind in one eye?
I would set up with that I just behind and just inside the ball
Great video on putting
Thank you
Good putting course thank
I simply use 2 - 3' long 2 x 4's and putt between those. Use a 3" metal ruler with a small hole in one end, puit the ball in the hole and try to roll it all the way down into the cup. NIce video...just 5 minutes in so far.
You’re set up works perfectly. And thank you for the compliment.
@@misteroneputt any advice to help overcome right hand yips on shorter putts? Do you have a video on that?
@@ChipEichelberger I’ve only done one ever on the hips and virtually. Nobody watched it. Probably my fault with a bad title or something but yeah I’ve got some ideas. Email me and we’ll play with that.
We have used a thin metal yardstick 3ft to train our high school golf teams to roll the ball straight into the hole on short putts. It helps get the ball on line for any length put but especially avoids missing those short ones that kill your score.
@@bradnewton1680 thanks Brad
Great video thanks you
@@mattsullivan8286 thank you
Roll the ball straight ….brilliant
What Aid can you actually use legally while playing .
The alignment ball mark is the only one in this video that you can use on course
Thanks you for the tips
Thank you for the tips. I received my 16 inch ruler today and made my marks. My question is at 15 minutes in video you talk about the target being 3 3/4 inches outside the hole. Then you measure and you put a Tee in at 14 inches outside the hole. Why 14 inches vs. 3 3/4 inches. Probably a stupid question, but most stupid questions have to be asked by someone. I'll be your huckleberry.
Thanks.
@@KeithBergner the 3 1/2 inches comment was simply a hypothetical example off the top of my head. Then the actual putt I showed in the video did have a 14 inch break. Not a stupid question at all. I understand how I created the confusion. One was just a hypothetical for giving you the concept and then the other was an actual real put on the course.
I thought I had totally missed a class somewhere. Thanks for replying so quickly.
Learning to aim, lining up correftly and have s straight stroke are absolutely helpful. Yet no. 4 misses: the importance of the speed.
Agree. Speed should have been part of the equation
How do you like the wooden putter from Hawaii?
The Honu is my favorite putter ever...Here's my review from 3 years ago. th-cam.com/video/oOmXAJZObv4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ewn-rmIz-7JZqBnL
VERY insightful
cant argue with facts
@@ScottCendali thank you sir
What size of grip is yours midsize?
It’s a midsize Kotahi grip. I put it on the club rotated 40 degrees so the teardrop fits into the web of my right hand
Thank you!
@@misteroneputt rotated 40 degrees into web...explain please. Just ordered a new grip like that and want to put it on that way to help ...thanks
@@jeffpen2 so the grip should be perfectly aligned down the shaft, but I rotate mine 40° to the right because I like the way that feels
@@misteroneputt meaning the Bottom trianglular point in pointed to the right i suppose?
Why do I feel I am going to go long on every putt and end up 2’ short? It’s a mental problem and I cannot break myself of it. Thank You for this vid Though, very well done
Well, that is another video, but I certainly understand the feeling. A couple of things in the meantime. One work on a consistent routine that occupies your mind so you won’t be thinking about long or short two work on hitting puts on the practice screen a certain distance, uphill, downhill and flat just hit them that distance and then you get good at that. That will give you a little confidence and you can then think about the distance and how much you need to adjust while you’re making your read and then going into your routine and stroke the pot without thinking about distance anymore.
Amazing
Good advice but did notice that he is bringing his putter back on a slight curve not straight.
@@davidroman1654 exactly. The putter has to arc and curve because of the way the shaft goes into any putter. It’s not 90° like a croquet mallet. Will do a video soon on the question of whether the putting stroke is an arc or a pendulum and the fact that it is both, and neither at the same time. The face has to be square in the 5 inches behind the ball both back and through
You use a wooden putter but with a metal putter it’s really going to scratch up the bottom and that ruler isn’t it ?
I don’t drag the putter on the metal ruler. I put the putter face on the equator of the ball and so I’ve been doing it with a ruler like this for seven years using both my current Potter and metal putters in the past and never had an issue.
Hi Rory
Wow. Tough world. Poor guy has made 496 out of 497 putts inside of 3 feet this year and the one that counted most is the only one any of us ever talk about. That’s the price you pay for living in the spotlight I feel sorry for him, but at the same time it’s part of the game. He probably will recover from this and make it up in the future.
This does not address the hardest part of putting - distance control but I know that if aim and alignment etc. is correct, you can focus solely on pace.
I certainly agree with you. That pace is the most difficult part of putting. My theory here is that you can get better than 99% of people with these things and then work on speed and distance control until you become truly elite at putting.
I love it
Thank you
Real talk
Thanks
Nice!!!!
What does "face rotation" mean? I can imagine a couple of things it could mean.
Face rotation would mean starting at Square so 90° to the target line rotation would be anything off of that either open or closed. Pros rotate their face 4 to 6° total throughout the stroke and amateurs rotate theirs about 20 throughout the stroke so pros go from three open to three closed and amateurs go from 10 open to 10 closed.
@@misteroneputt Thank you for clarifying that. Presumably no rotation would be the ideal, but 3 degrees is very little.
@@AdrianArthurBray exactly. The True Stroke Putting Track has an attachment that goes on your putter when practicing that actually makes it impossible to rotate the face at all. I haven't tried that part of the product, but could see it as beneficial. Alternatively you could tape a couple of popsicle sticks on the outside and inside edges of your putter...running forward and backwards from the face like wings. Then set up between 2 boards or books just barely wider than your putter and make strokes...The popsicle sticks prevent the face from twisting...Develop that feel.
@@misteroneputt Many thanks for that advice. I will be working on it!
Rule 10.B.2 prohibits the alignment aid marker. We have had this discussion many times in Australia. If you do this at my club you will incur a 2 shot penalty. If you do it again you will be disqualified from the match. Balls may be marked. But No one will ever use this alignment marker in professional competition. It is considered cheating. I do not feel you are a cheat. Rule 10.B.2 is often overlooked. Many also feel that a professional golf company would not lead anyone astray, whereas I believe they make mistakes also, and without any deceitful intent. Alignment aids like adjustable ball markers are an instrument of alignment and are in my opinion against the spirit of golf and against the rules. Loved your video though, and I learned a few things. Thank you.
I hear you. However the maker of the alignment ball mark has letters from USGA PGA and R & A stating it is legal for all play. Agree with you that we should not cheat. And I appreciate your honest and courteous comments. I can see how this aid can be considered a violation of 10.B.2. Not sure how he got it approved
@@misteroneputt If that is the case, it can only be that the PGA and USGA both consider that the line on a ball working in conjunction with the ball marker do not reveal the line, but that instead the player is still using their skill to select the line of play. I will take this to my club captain for clarification. Thank you for your comments. They have been helpful.
Mr One Putt did you see the Bob Toski putting secret he demonstrated years back in the final few seconds of a show on the golf channel? The announcer had not a clue what Bob was showing. What he did was drop his left palm down above where the ball and putter path would be. He then took his right hand and slowly swung it well back and came through exactly where it met the stationary left palm.
I didn’t. Very interesting I’ll hunt for that
I figured out what Bob Toski revealed about putting. Just do the motion I explained above over and over and you will get it.
when i am putting i face the
hole like playing hockey
Cool....do you use a broomstick style putter?
@@misteroneputt wooo! this would be plus if i use broomstick style putter... and even better if i anchor my left elbow to my side...lol
Nothing is better than just plain practicing
Yep...and practicing the right way is the only thing that is better.
the mistake in the planning was rolling the ball over the ruler's, whether it's, metal, plastic or wood. no "special" aids can be used in professional play and normally on any home courses. basics rules of play forbid it and the fact that it changes the surface and it the ball started on the grass and hit the end of it this alters the intended path. a side demo next to the ruler would have made it clearer.
It’s a practice aid
Its a practice tool!!! Not intended for the course!!!!!!
@@markbentley9860 exactly
Hmmm thinking YOU should probably be teaching us then. LOL
Smh
Physics rule!
I think I’d be more than OK with 16” or 14”. I’m not greedy either sounds like a toddler arm.
@@Ditmanppi true
I am actually looking for less putt not more putt 😊
Aren’t we all. Valid point. Make more and putt less
So if you hit ball over your intermediate target, you have made the putt, regardless of whether it goes in. This is focus on process not on outcome.
Exactly
Putting better than 99% of putter. Its really easy. Step one - keep putter head square. Align to your target, aim to your target.
Oh, so just regular putting? I have a hard time believing 99% of golfers arent trying to do these three things.
Confusing!
Email me and I’ll try to clarify
@@misteroneputt
I got lost on the 2nd and 3rd steps.
Thanks John leave your putting stroke to me in your will please lol
hahahahahahaha....that's a good one. I've been single in Vegas a long time and these gals out here are all looking to make sure I have nothing to leave in my will except a putting stroke.
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