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Golf Tips Newsletter
Issue 720 - July 13, 2022
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USGTF Class "A" Teaching Professional
WGTF "Top 100" Teacher
IGPA Certified Golf Psychology Coach

 

"It is not the will to win that matters, everyone has that.
It is the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul "Bear" Bryant


Tom's Featured Tip: Complete Putting Routine
Lesson Comments: What Students Have To Say
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The Divot Board
The Impact Snap
The Rypstick
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Complete Putting Routine

For simplicity, all advice on actual swings or drills is provided from a right handed perspective.



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Complete Putting Routine

Here's a complete putting routine that you absolutely should use for every putt.

One caveat - do all of this quickly. You can do a lot - or all - of it before it's your turn to putt, just be considerate of others and don't walk in anyone's line.

PART 1

For Either Head Up or Head Down Putting:
  1. Mark your ball, pick it up and clean it, then return it to the spot where it was marked.

  2. Stalk the hole - walk from your ball to and around the hole, paying attention with your feet to any elevation changes and break.

  3. Return to your ball and line up the ball to your target - taking break and speed into account.

  4. After you are satisfied with the line, pick up your ball marker.
The next part of your routine differs if you are a head up putter or a head down putter. I recommend head up for everyone, read this short newsletter article if you want to know why: More on Instinct Putting

PART 2

For Those Who Favor Looking At The Hole - Head Up
  1. Take three or more practice strokes behind the ball, looking at the hole and visualizing the ball rolling into the cup.
  2. Take three or more practice strokes next to the ball, 8 inches to the side, looking at the hole.
  3. Step into the ball, take your stance, and quickly execute this five step sequence:
    1. Target - stare it down (3 seconds).
    2. Look back at the ball to make sure your line is right.
    3. Target - stare it down (3 seconds).
    4. Then stroke the putt while looking at the hole.
    5. Hold your finish.
For Those Who Favor Looking At The Ball - Head Down
  1. Take three or more practice strokes behind the ball, looking at the hole and visualizing the ball rolling into the cup.
  2. Take three or more practice strokes next to the ball, 8 inches to the side, looking at the hole.
  3. Step into the ball, take your stance, and quickly execute this six step sequence:
    1. Target - stare it down (3 seconds).
    2. Look back down at the ball.
    3. Target - stare it down (3 seconds).
    4. Look back down at the ball.
    5. As soon as your eyes are over the ball commence your backswing immediately.
    6. Hold your finish.
Follow this whole routine and I guarantee that you will become a better putter. Try it, you'll like it,

Comments: TomTuckerGolf@gmail.com

Love your practice, own your swing, own your health,

Tom



Golf Lessons

I am now conducting lessons at The Batavia Country Club

Lessons are available for all ages and skill levels, please contact
me - Tom Tucker - at (716) 474 3005 or email me at TomTuckerGolf@gmail.com
for more information.

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Sponsors and Affiliates

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All the best,

Tom Tucker
Teaching Pro, Plum Creek Driving Range & Practice Facility
WGTF ' "Top 100 Golf Teacher"
USGTF Class "A" Teaching Professional
IGPA Certified Golf Psychology Coach
Cell: (716) 474-3005
Email: TomTuckerGolf@gmail.com
http://www.TomTuckerGolf.com

"There are no substitutes in the quest for perfection1"
~ Ben Hogan