Tuesday, 20 May 2014
So much focus is put into long shots in the wind that we sometimes forget that the conditions can have a dramatic effect on the green, too. Not only do you need to take into and downwind putts into account, you need to build a rock-solid base when you're putting, as any gust can throw your stroke out of sync.
Written by Stephen Orr on Monday, 24 June 2013
In this video shot on location at The London Club, Stephen Orr takes you through some simple tips that will help you hole more mid-length putts. Our Elite Teaching Professional starts by assessing how your body acts over a tap-in, highlighting the lack of tension in your muscles and your relaxed mindset. He then explains how by taking this mindframe and swing feel...
Written by Steven Orr on Friday, 21 June 2013
In this video TG Elite Teaching Professional Steven Orr shares a simple drill to help you quickly find the pace of a green in the short time you have before you tee off. He starts by setting up a number of balls at various distances from the fringe, before putting them to the edge of practice green. By putting to the fringe...
Written by Steven Orr on Monday, 17 June 2013
In this video TG Elite Teaching Professional Steven Orr shares a tip on how to find more feel in your putting stroke. All you need is a ball and a putter, and you can even try this at home on your carpet. Too many golfers place too much focus on the ball and the clubhead and not enough on the target while putting,...
Written by Stephen Orr on Friday, 14 June 2013
In this video TG Elite Teaching Professional Stephen Orr explains how keeping your lower body stable will improve your stroke by allowing you to square your clubface more easily. He also shares a drill with you on the putting green at The London Club, which will stop your turning or moving during your stroke and hopefully help you to hole more putts. ...
Written by Chris Ryan on Monday, 31 December 2012
In this video TG Elite Teaching Professional Chris Ryan shows you a grip that could revolutionise your putting stroke. Many tour professionals have switched to the claw grip and now you can too by following Chris' step-by-step guide. This video was shot on location at Abama Golf Resort & Spa, Tenerife. Visit www.abamahotelresort.com for more info...
Written by Chris Ryan on Thursday, 6 December 2012
In this video TG Elite Teaching Professional Chris Ryan shows you how to use a notepad to improve your putting. He splits in and lies it on the green to create a gateway, allowing him to focus on the first few feet of his putt. By doing this you can start the ball off on the right line, rather than getting distracted by where the...
Written by Keegan Bradley on Thursday, 1 November 2012
In this video, 2011 USPGA Champion Keegan Bradley talks to TG columnist Andrew Cotter through his process of holing short putts. His technique includes closing down the mind and taking the pressure out of the shot. Watch the video here, made by WGC sponsors HSBC, to improve your putting:...
Written by Luke Donald on Thursday, 1 November 2012
Luke Donald is often touted as the world's best putter, and in this video he talks to TG columist Andrew Cotter about his technique. Watch below and you can learn from the world number three, including why an increase in speed is so important to get the ball rolling. Cotter and Donald filmed the video with the help of HSBC, ahead of the HSBC...
Written by Lee Scarbrow on Friday, 12 October 2012
Without question, the stand-out performance at the Ryder Cup was that of Ian Poulter, winning four points from a possible four and creating momentum for his team when it seemed all was lost on Saturday afternoon by birdieing the final five holes to win his match with a succession of clutch putts. TG Elite Pro Lee Scarbrow has witnessed Poulter’s talent...
Written by Chris Ryan on Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Golfers that grip the putter too tightly will reduce feel and often have poor tempo and rhythm in their strokes. Ideally, you want to adopt as light a grip pressure as possible on the greens, almost feeling as though the putter is heavy in your hands. In this video tip from TG Elite Pro Chris Ryan, you’ll learn a couple of...
Written by Chris Ryan on Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Swinging the putter on the correct path and returning the face to square at impact relies on the number of moving body parts being reduced as much as possible. The arms will move but only as a result of the back and shoulder muscles but what certainly should not move is the legs. Too often, amateur players try to get a...
Written by Chris Ryan on Thursday, 16 August 2012
A common cause of missed putts from short range is a disconnection between the chest and left shoulder. This separation is what causes the clubface to rotate excessively through impact, leading to putts that miss both left and right. A good drill to feel whether this fault occurs during your swing is to place your right hand on the point of...
Written by Chris Ryan on Thursday, 16 August 2012
Putting it close from long range depends on two things being achieved. A correct read of the green followed by a good stroke with the ball being struck on the sweetspot of the putter. This drill from TG Elite Pro Chris Ryan will test both of these factors on the practice green. Give yourself a long putt and read the break.
Written by Kevin Flynn on Friday, 10 August 2012
PlaneTruth Pro Kevin Flynn talks us through his simple yet effective putting drill to improve distance control and stroke consistency. First he lays down two long irons, before putting in four tees at even intervals. He then makes his backswing to the butt of the irons, before completing his normal follow through. The key here is to repeat...
Written by Rob Watts on Friday, 8 June 2012
A common cause of excessive tension on shorter putts is the fact that you can see the hole in your peripheral vision. This leads to last-moment compensations in the stroke and putts missing left or right. On longer putts, the hole doesn’t come into view when addressing the ball so the putter swings much more freely. This is the feeling you...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday, 31 May 2012
The summer months are approaching, which means the greens will be faster and you need to adapt to them quickly to ensure your scores don’t suffer. There are a couple changes you can make to your set-up that will promote a ‘deader’ strike to help take speed away without the putter decelerating. Adrian Fryer explains all in this golf video tip.
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday, 31 May 2012
When you have a competition card in your hand, the tendency is often to become tentative on short putts with the putter decelerating and the ball rolling off line. The key is to be positive on those nervy three footers. You can do that with this simple drill using a tee in this golf video tip from TG Elite Pro Adrian...
Written by Adrian Fryer on Thursday, 31 May 2012
The putting yips are a common problem among amateurs and one that can be destructive to the enjoyment of the game. They become too technical and lose the ability to let the putter swing. What’s important to remember, as TG Elite Pro Adrian Fryer explains in this golf video tip, is that the golf ball and putter doesn’t know who’s on...
Written by Gareth Johnston on Friday, 2 December 2011
It’s very important to make the most of any spare time you get before you tee off, especially in a competition. Ultimately, on the greens is where shots are often lost, especially early on in the round. This ideal putting routine from TG Elite Pro Gareth Johnston will not only help you gauge the pace of the greens but also build...