Wednesday, July 27, 2005

Joe,
Using a belly putter has improved my accuracy, but now I am having trouble lagging longer putts close to the hole. I do not want to give up the belly putter idea, so what can I try?
Ted

Hi Ted,
I use a belly putter also, and I have experienced the same problem. Here is something that has helped me, so maybe it can help you too. Hold the putter with your leading hand only, and bend your wrist so that the shaft stays pressed against your forearm. Then add your other hand to the grip and use your shoulders to make the stroke. The butt of the shaft is no longer against your belly, but this type of stroke feels more solid and smooth. Have a contest with your old stroke against this stroke and see which one wins.
Joe

Monday, July 25, 2005

Joe,
I hear greens usually break toward water or toward the setting sun, so which way does the green break if water is on the other side of the setting sun?

Answer: In that case it will break away from the cup and toward the bar.