Where To Look When Putting

It would only be a penalty stroke if you considered the goose your caddie.

 Curios who do you want to put in a home.

 Have a host of good days Dick. Agree about Country music. DH

Thanks Surge!!    I always look at the ball, seems that is the way I learned, so, works pretty good for me.

I have been out playing the last two weeks, hitting some really good shots and some not so good.   Yesterday, hit around, hit over the water twice really well, the next time, had other people watching and in the water it went!!!   I hit great on the practice range, hit really good when not busy, but, when more people around, darn!!!    Golf is really a mind game also!!!   Now all I have to do, is my mind only!!

Thanks for all of your help,
marilyn

FABULOUS, Dick! Just remember that for your PAT rounds, every walk to the ball is a walk to the electric chair. ;-) Okay, maybe not.

In line with that thought. I wonder if each new adjustment will have shorter life spans due to eventual metal fatigue. It seems reasonable to me that each bend or metal working will reduce the original strength of the hosel.

Doc, would probably have some ideas as to the actual effect on the metals integrity with continual bending's.

 Robert

Thanks pal.

Hope you have a great weekend and get some relaxing golf in.

Dick

 Bob

Thanks pal.  I always have plenty of cigars with me.  I routinely play 36 holes in a day, and often do 54.  So, that part won't be a problem.

I just have to relax and not get caught up in how serious it is.  I do best when I am paying attention to my game, but still goofing around a bit and not getting overly serious.  That just causes me to over think the game.

The day of the PAT will start with a continental breakfast, a little time at the range, round one, lunch, a little warm up time, then right into round two.  Should be fun, no matter the out come.

They say about 1 in 5 pass the PAT.  So,  I think I will just start the day by knee capping 4 of the other guys.  That should at least give me a little advantage.

Just the red neck coming out,
Dick

Steve

What direction are your mishits. Just curios I herd you once say something about needing 4 * upright.

Have you checked if your Firefox version is up to date? There may be an updated certificate that you don't have.

Hi Marilyn.
I strongly recommend you read the book "Extraordinary Golf" by Fred Shoemaker which has been mentioned several times on this blog. Amazon has it at a very reasonable price. 
This book will completely change your attitude towards golf if you follow it´s teachings, and you will never more get the yips when people are watching you play.  You will find yourself unburdened by the past history of your game and the author will show you how to get more freedom and enjoyment on the course, leading to better performance.
I recommend it for all golfers of all levels of play.
Jack

PMG and enjoy every minute !

Steve, I'm not much of a divot taker either. One of the fitters on line said it is good to get our clubs checked even soon after they are fit/purchased brand new because there unfortunately often off even when new and before thy are striking soil.
I understand your clubs are not easy to check and adjust because of the particular make up (material) or whatever. In any case, I don't think it would be a waste of time for you to do it because it may shock you what a difference it may make. Even if you only do it one time as you say you ae not muh of a divot taker so your benifits may klast longer than most.
As far as me hitting the ball well. thanks but I wonder......
I will keep everyone posted on what my results are down the road. I am not concerned about a placebo effect. tha's an interesting theory.
I think it will turn out to be an important fix for the possibility of gaining some consistency. We'll see.

Terry also bought the same tools recently so I'll be interested to se how he weighs in on his results.

 Dragonhead

Glad you had a good round too pal.  It is hard to beat some nice relaxing country music when times are good, or even when they are bad.

Dick

I like the dot idea.  I'm going to try that one.  As far at looking at the ball or the hole - I do both depending upon the distance.  If the hole is within my peripheral vision I look at the ball.  If it's a longer putt I look at the hole.  I definitely end up closer to the hole that way.

Surge Nation:

   "It has the best of times (Monday and Friday) and the worst of times (Wednesday)"  on the course for me this week:
 
     Monday :  9/14 fairways, 186 yds avg drive (for me that is "smoking it")
                      4 pars, 9 bogies and 5 double bogies
                      7 one putrs vs 1 three putt for 30 putts used.  46 ft of "made putts"
                      score: 47 front nine, 44 back nine = 91 -- about my average lately
   
 Wednesday:9/14 fariways again - but 171 yds average (light breeze but  a gust          factor doubleing it at times )
                      2 pars, 10 bogies, 4 doble boiges, 1 triple bogie and one "other" (8 on a par four) (got in a bunker, took 4 to get out) OUCH!
                      8 one putts. 0 three putts for 28 putts used.  53 ft of 'made putts"
                      score: 50 front nine, 48 back nine = 98  DOUBLE OUCH!!!

  FRIDAY:      12/14 fairways, 173 yds average drive
                       5 pars,9 bogies, 2 doubles, 1 triple and 1 "other"  (a 10 on a par5 - I saved ALL of my bad shots for the day for that hole)
                       5 one putts vs 1 three putt = 32 putts used  52 ft of "made putts"
                       score:  53 front nine, 41 back nine = 94 (not as good as 91, but much better than 98!)

                        reason for the improved back nine: 4 pars and 5 bogies -- the wedges and chipping suddelny came to life -- also 2 GIR and 2 "G1" (GIR shot on the green for at least 25% of the green, before falling off the side or going ove the back)
                     Best "stretch" of holes -- pars on 4 of the last 5 holes today - missed a pars saving putt on #16 by about 2 inches! ( a slight pull on a 10 foot left ot right putt-- finished about 2 inches on the high side)

     Keep hitting them STRAIGHT and LONG

     Amos
 

 It is often said, there is a fine line between genius and insanity. It is hard to rule on your points though, because you have not specified any points of contention yet. Shall we make it a double occupancy?

Wandering eyes can be a big problem for me, as well. I'm always having to remind myself to not look around during the swing.

In other golf fun of the day, I was out at the range and talking to the guy next to me and gave him a demonstration of your technique for changing the trajectory of the ball--in my case with a 52 degree wedge. I hit a normal shot, fairly high and soft, followed by a really high shot (had to go up as much as it went out) that plopped right by the 100 yard flag, and finished with a ball that never got more than 20 feet up and bounced right by the high shot (then kept on running). Great stuff learned from watching your Situational Shots videos. 

 Bob
Great to see you on the blog.  Glad school is going well.  Are you getting your noggin filled with all kinds of good info?

Keep up the hard work pal, it will pay off in the end.
Dick

Surge:
Re your advice on small dot on ball for putting:
Looking at the grip on your putter it appears that it is an oversized jumbo grip.  If so please comment on the pros & cons of an overzied putter grip and if it helps where can they be purchased?
Jim steffens Lynchburg, VA

 Robert

Now, that right there is funny, and I don't care who you are.

I did not see a vest or bag on it when it rolled over.  So, I guess I got away with one there.

Ok guys, I am off to beat the snot out of the little white ball until I have to go to work.

Great day to all,
Dick

DH:

  ALABAMA is my favorite country group.  "My Home is in Alabama" is my favorite -- closely followed by "Mountain Music", "Old Flame" "Dixieland Delight" and "18 Wheeler"

   YEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

   Amos

 Got out for the first time this year and played  40 - 37  not going to complain did not have any expectations .
My driver is giving me fits though. Can not get any distance out of it. Late last season I noticed that on top of the driver were the hosel connects to the head looked like there was a crack so I sanded that spot down to bare metal could not see a crack in the metal and touched it up but it does not even sound the same on center hits kinda thuddy sound may need to get it checked by a professional.

Going to play tomorrow 60's hopefully I can play a little better and eliminate 3-4 bogies.   

The problem is hitting geese off the tee. They get mad and come after your balls.

Jim, I would guess by appearances that Surge is usung one of the Super Stroke Putter grips. His might be the"slim". I am currently using the Super Stroke "Fatso". It's really a matter of personal preferance and would likely take some trial and error for you to determine which may be best for you. I have grown found of bigger grips over the last few years on both my putter(s) and the rest of my golf clubs. I have currently gone back to the Jumbo Max for my regular set of clubs. I find it helps me be less wristy and provides better cushion and less vibration on my hands. I have arthritus and have had trigger fingers and other hand stiffness and work related issues. The larger grips along with graphite shafts in all my clubs have helped reduce shock and vibration. Over all I just prefer larger grips. You may want to try smaller jumbo grips offered by many of the grip making companies. Do you have a large golf store like Golf Gallaxy near you? There you will be able to feel several different grip options.
Trying various grips has become easy for me because I change out my own grips at home without any glue/tape or solvent/chemicals. I use an air compressor. I can change out and use a vaiety of grips.
      As for the benifits of the larger and less tappered grips that Super Stroke offers, I believe they really help us have a pure pendulem stroke that helps limit hand and wrist involvement. I'd say give them a try. They are certainly not for everyone. Even as some like the belly putter and others are more traditional it's matter of what works for you.
http://www.golfworks.com/categ...
http://www.golfworks.com/image...
http://www.jumbomax.com/no_fla...
Here's another option that you may like;
http://www.2thumbgrip.com/

 Steve

Thanks pal.  Was just thinking of you.  Sent you an email.  Let me know what you think of it.  Makes the blood boil.

Hope you have a great round.  Let me know how it goes.

You are one of the guys who has helped me get back into this game.

Dick

Dick,

Those may be some of my Canadian geese.  Hope you didn't scare em back north.

Nothing worse than trying to putt through goose goo. ;0)

Darren...

Sorry to hear you are struggling.
When one starts talking to ones self,
that can be a sign it's time for some help.

You've made a wise choice.

The nice people at the home will take good care of you.

SG