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BCC Golf Newsletter - Issue 164 Date 03/22/11
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TCT Quick Tip - Blade or Mallet Putter
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There are built in performance differences between blade style putters and mallet 
style putters. 

Blade style putters require a more consistent stroke and impact pattern because 
of the nature of their design. There is less opportunity to move weight around in a 
blade style putter, thus it is not as forgiving as a mallet style. 

A mallet style putter is the most forgiving putter design you can choose and is 
best for most golfers. 

If mallet style putters are a little too large for you, consider a mid mallet putter which 
will give you performance benefits in a sleeker look


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Golf Tip - Q&A Golf Goals For 2011
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Q: Tom, I have a reasonably low handicap, what would you suggest
for golf goals for 2011 ... Andy K.

A: Thanks for the question Andy.  I would have preferred that you would have
mentioned your strengths and weaknesses, but here are a few thoughts for goals for
improvement in general:

The first thing I would do is have a look at your game last season and ask yourself 
what you did well and in what areas you could save strokes? In most cases we find 
that the short game and putting is always an area where a few strokes can slip away, 
given that it is such a large percentage of our game. That’s why good fundamentals 
and consistency are vital.

Then create some realistic goals that will help you improve those elements of your 
game that need some work. 

A reasonable goal would be to practice these takeaway positions twice per week, 
20 minutes each session: practice taking the club away to the 1/2, 3/4 , and full swing 
positions, and returning it to the ground in the impact position.  

Learn these takeaway positions cold, then as soon as the weather permits, go to the range 
and hit balls with your wedges from these backswing positions and note the distances.  I can
just abut guarantee that you'll have some new "go to" shots from 75 yards and in that
will improve your scoring ability.

Another reasonably simple goal would be to practice 3 to 5 foot putts once a week for 15 minutes. 

These goals will lead to improvement in the areas that most of us need to work on.

By doing this you are setting goals or behaviors that you can control that will help lead to
improved results. The most important part of this is consistency of effort over time, and concentration..

Enjoy, Tom