side saddle putters - what putter are you using?

[bluedot]

I switched to Face-on putting this week and have played 3 rounds with a JuanPutt putter. Clearly much better from about 20 feet and in. No yips!!! Long distance lag putts have been more of an issue and I've had a couple of 40 footers that I have topped and the ball rolled about 15-20 feet. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong with those but it maybe that the ball is too far forward. Definitely sticking with it, as making a 3-10 foot putts is MUCH better. Any ideas or suggestions about long putts and face-on putting?

 

Give it time.

 

Think of it this way: You have a HUGE database of information about how to hit a long putt two-handed while standing parallel to the target line. (In my case, it was literally HALF A CENTURY of putting that way!) So that's one language, and then you switch to facing the hole and putting one-handed. Your brain tells you, "I don't know how to do this!" but your body has ALL of that information accumulated over the years, except it's in the wrong language. There is a process of "translating" the old conventional database to the side saddle method, but it will happen pretty quickly once your brain realizes your body already knows all this stuff anyway. (This, btw, is why Randy Haag is sort of doubtful about side saddle popping up on Tour; those guys don't have time to wait!)

 

One of the most common questions I get from people that are curious is about exactly this issue of long putts. While I don't think that side saddle is necessarily an advantage on really long putts, I KNOW it isn't a disadvantage, either. It can't possibly be easier to roll the ball with two hands than it is with one, from ANY distance, simply because you have to coordinate the two hands, and time the swing in a way that side saddle doesn't require.

 

So again, give it time.

[bluedot]

I switched to Face-on putting this week and have played 3 rounds with a JuanPutt putter. Clearly much better from about 20 feet and in. No yips!!! Long distance lag putts have been more of an issue and I've had a couple of 40 footers that I have topped and the ball rolled about 15-20 feet. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong with those but it maybe that the ball is too far forward. Definitely sticking with it, as making a 3-10 foot putts is MUCH better. Any ideas or suggestions about long putts and face-on putting?

 

I would say just really focusing on ball position. I know thats one area where I can be inconsistent, which leads to inconsistent contact on the longer putts when I'm really trying to hit it.

 

In my case, the default flaw is "popping" the ball, rather that releasing the club and trusting it. But both what you are saying and what I am saying are with ANY putting method, not just side saddle.

[BigEx44]

I switched to Face-on putting this week and have played 3 rounds with a JuanPutt putter. Clearly much better from about 20 feet and in. No yips!!! Long distance lag putts have been more of an issue and I've had a couple of 40 footers that I have topped and the ball rolled about 15-20 feet. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong with those but it maybe that the ball is too far forward. Definitely sticking with it, as making a 3-10 foot putts is MUCH better. Any ideas or suggestions about long putts and face-on putting?

 

What I've done over the last few years is putt sidesaddle whenever I'm inside 20 feet (funny that that's the distance you mentioned). When I get past 20 feet (maybe longer if the greens are fast or downhill, maybe shorter if they're slow or uphill) I switch to using a more "long putter" traditional stroke (I'm 6 feet tall and my putter is 46" - so easy to do). My feet are open 45 degrees with the long putter stroke. It's worked well for me since it's easier to get a little more "oomph" on the ball IMHO. Some of that may be due to me using a pencil grip for my SS stroke and my long putter stroke has my entire palm on the grip. My long lag putts have improved A LOT.

 

And as both J-Tizzle and Bluedot mentioned, for me, my sidesaddle stroke also has a slight "pop" to it. I have a short backstroke with a longer thru stroke that makes sure I'm accelerating through the ball.

 

Stick with it. After you sidesaddle putt for a while you can't ever imagine going back to a traditional stroke.

[bluedot]

I switched to Face-on putting this week and have played 3 rounds with a JuanPutt putter. Clearly much better from about 20 feet and in. No yips!!! Long distance lag putts have been more of an issue and I've had a couple of 40 footers that I have topped and the ball rolled about 15-20 feet. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong with those but it maybe that the ball is too far forward. Definitely sticking with it, as making a 3-10 foot putts is MUCH better. Any ideas or suggestions about long putts and face-on putting?

 

What I've done over the last few years is putt sidesaddle whenever I'm inside 20 feet (funny that that's the distance you mentioned). When I get past 20 feet (maybe longer if the greens are fast or downhill, maybe shorter if they're slow or uphill) I switch to using a more "long putter" traditional stroke (I'm 6 feet tall and my putter is 46" - so easy to do). My feet are open 45 degrees with the long putter stroke. It's worked well for me since it's easier to get a little more "oomph" on the ball IMHO. Some of that may be due to me using a pencil grip for my SS stroke and my long putter stroke has my entire palm on the grip. My long lag putts have improved A LOT.

 

And as both J-Tizzle and Bluedot mentioned, for me, my sidesaddle stroke also has a slight "pop" to it. I have a short backstroke with a longer thru stroke that makes sure I'm accelerating through the ball.

 

Stick with it. After you sidesaddle putt for a while you can't ever imagine going back to a traditional stroke.

 

I kept two conventional putters, one with sentimental value, and a Scotty that I didn't think I could get my money out of. Every now and then when I'm putting on the carpet in the house, I'll pull one of those out and roll a few conventionally. I might as well have a grocery bag over my head; I can't see ANYTHING!

 

I think that with ANY stroke, not just golf, the key is matching the length of the backswing to the length of the thru stroke. It is so easy to get long on the take away, and then decel coming thru, which leads to getting off line pretty quickly. That isn't peculiar to side saddle, and isn't as bad as with conventional when it happens. But it is one of the things that can crop up.

[AaronApps]

About to make the leap into side saddle putting. Fully committed as based on the reading and watching I've done I've convinced myself that it is actually a more intuitive way to putt. For those of you who have been successful with it--do you have any drills you recommend for somebody in the onboarding phase, or anything you did that you felt sped up the learning curve? Obviously not expecting to walk onto the course tomorrow and take 25 putts, but I practice a fair amount and would love to spend that time in a focused way if you have an recommendations.

 

Thanks!

[prouse25]

About to make the leap into side saddle putting. Fully committed as based on the reading and watching I've done I've convinced myself that it is actually a more intuitive way to putt. For those of you who have been successful with it--do you have any drills you recommend for somebody in the onboarding phase, or anything you did that you felt sped up the learning curve? Obviously not expecting to walk onto the course tomorrow and take 25 putts, but I practice a fair amount and would love to spend that time in a focused way if you have an recommendations.

 

Thanks!

 

I am about two weeks into my "committed" switch to side saddle (played around with it over the past few years). One thing that is significant - i purchased a dedicated side saddle putter instead of the many belly / long putters i have in the basement. It has made a tremendous difference. BTW - i went with the BG F-22 - absolutely love it. Each time I practice, I focus on 4 to 6 foot putts. Make sure to include all slopes / breaks. I started with straight uphill putts until i grooved the stroke - then progressed to the various slopes / breaks at the same distance. On breaking putts of this distance, I will do some reps with aggressive putts (taking the break out with speed) and other reps utilizing the slope - both are important.

 

In two weeks, i have hit at least 1,000 putts from this distance. During the last week, I started including long putts for the last 15 minutes of the practice session. Green speeds have been changing a lot in the Mid-West and it has been a little challenging. However, distance control has quickly become second nature.

[AaronApps]

About to make the leap into side saddle putting. Fully committed as based on the reading and watching I've done I've convinced myself that it is actually a more intuitive way to putt. For those of you who have been successful with it--do you have any drills you recommend for somebody in the onboarding phase, or anything you did that you felt sped up the learning curve? Obviously not expecting to walk onto the course tomorrow and take 25 putts, but I practice a fair amount and would love to spend that time in a focused way if you have an recommendations.

 

Thanks!

 

I am about two weeks into my "committed" switch to side saddle (played around with it over the past few years). One thing that is significant - i purchased a dedicated side saddle putter instead of the many belly / long putters i have in the basement. It has made a tremendous difference. BTW - i went with the BG F-22 - absolutely love it. Each time I practice, I focus on 4 to 6 foot putts. Make sure to include all slopes / breaks. I started with straight uphill putts until i grooved the stroke - then progressed to the various slopes / breaks at the same distance. On breaking putts of this distance, I will do some reps with aggressive putts (taking the break out with speed) and other reps utilizing the slope - both are important.

 

In two weeks, i have hit at least 1,000 putts from this distance. During the last week, I started including long putts for the last 15 minutes of the practice session. Green speeds have been changing a lot in the Mid-West and it has been a little challenging. However, distance control has quickly become second nature.

 

Awesome, thanks! I actually ordered the same putter (F-22). That sounds like basically what I was planning. Any tips on the longer putts/lag putting in general or anything you've found to be particularly challenging? We're having the same problem out here with the greens. Terrible growing conditions so far this year and it seems like every place you play has something different happening. During the week I practice on turf, which is not ideal, but for just grooving the feel of the stroke I suppose it will have to do.

[prouse25]

About to make the leap into side saddle putting. Fully committed as based on the reading and watching I've done I've convinced myself that it is actually a more intuitive way to putt. For those of you who have been successful with it--do you have any drills you recommend for somebody in the onboarding phase, or anything you did that you felt sped up the learning curve? Obviously not expecting to walk onto the course tomorrow and take 25 putts, but I practice a fair amount and would love to spend that time in a focused way if you have an recommendations.

 

Thanks!

 

I am about two weeks into my "committed" switch to side saddle (played around with it over the past few years). One thing that is significant - i purchased a dedicated side saddle putter instead of the many belly / long putters i have in the basement. It has made a tremendous difference. BTW - i went with the BG F-22 - absolutely love it. Each time I practice, I focus on 4 to 6 foot putts. Make sure to include all slopes / breaks. I started with straight uphill putts until i grooved the stroke - then progressed to the various slopes / breaks at the same distance. On breaking putts of this distance, I will do some reps with aggressive putts (taking the break out with speed) and other reps utilizing the slope - both are important.

 

In two weeks, i have hit at least 1,000 putts from this distance. During the last week, I started including long putts for the last 15 minutes of the practice session. Green speeds have been changing a lot in the Mid-West and it has been a little challenging. However, distance control has quickly become second nature.

 

Awesome, thanks! I actually ordered the same putter (F-22). That sounds like basically what I was planning. Any tips on the longer putts/lag putting in general or anything you've found to be particularly challenging? We're having the same problem out here with the greens. Terrible growing conditions so far this year and it seems like every place you play has something different happening. During the week I practice on turf, which is not ideal, but for just grooving the feel of the stroke I suppose it will have to do.

 

Two things I have found with longer putts. First, if the ball is too far forward, I have a tendency to top the ball a little. Second, i have occasionally brushed the outside of my right foot on the backswing. Once again, ball position. For the most part, lag putting has been very easy to calibrate. The ball seems to roll instantly off of the face of the F-22 - much, much, much faster than any belly or long putter i have.

[AaronApps]

About to make the leap into side saddle putting. Fully committed as based on the reading and watching I've done I've convinced myself that it is actually a more intuitive way to putt. For those of you who have been successful with it--do you have any drills you recommend for somebody in the onboarding phase, or anything you did that you felt sped up the learning curve? Obviously not expecting to walk onto the course tomorrow and take 25 putts, but I practice a fair amount and would love to spend that time in a focused way if you have an recommendations.

 

Thanks!

 

I am about two weeks into my "committed" switch to side saddle (played around with it over the past few years). One thing that is significant - i purchased a dedicated side saddle putter instead of the many belly / long putters i have in the basement. It has made a tremendous difference. BTW - i went with the BG F-22 - absolutely love it. Each time I practice, I focus on 4 to 6 foot putts. Make sure to include all slopes / breaks. I started with straight uphill putts until i grooved the stroke - then progressed to the various slopes / breaks at the same distance. On breaking putts of this distance, I will do some reps with aggressive putts (taking the break out with speed) and other reps utilizing the slope - both are important.

 

In two weeks, i have hit at least 1,000 putts from this distance. During the last week, I started including long putts for the last 15 minutes of the practice session. Green speeds have been changing a lot in the Mid-West and it has been a little challenging. However, distance control has quickly become second nature.

 

Awesome, thanks! I actually ordered the same putter (F-22). That sounds like basically what I was planning. Any tips on the longer putts/lag putting in general or anything you've found to be particularly challenging? We're having the same problem out here with the greens. Terrible growing conditions so far this year and it seems like every place you play has something different happening. During the week I practice on turf, which is not ideal, but for just grooving the feel of the stroke I suppose it will have to do.

 

Two things I have found with longer putts. First, if the ball is too far forward, I have a tendency to top the ball a little. Second, i have occasionally brushed the outside of my right foot on the backswing. Once again, ball position. For the most part, lag putting has been very easy to calibrate. The ball seems to roll instantly off of the face of the F-22 - much, much, much faster than any belly or long putter i have.

 

Do you play the ball a bit forward of your right foot on shorter putts or is it more in line with your toe? Watching Randy Haag vids and it seems like that's what he does.

[J_Tizzle]

About to make the leap into side saddle putting. Fully committed as based on the reading and watching I've done I've convinced myself that it is actually a more intuitive way to putt. For those of you who have been successful with it--do you have any drills you recommend for somebody in the onboarding phase, or anything you did that you felt sped up the learning curve? Obviously not expecting to walk onto the course tomorrow and take 25 putts, but I practice a fair amount and would love to spend that time in a focused way if you have an recommendations.

 

Thanks!

 

I am about two weeks into my "committed" switch to side saddle (played around with it over the past few years). One thing that is significant - i purchased a dedicated side saddle putter instead of the many belly / long putters i have in the basement. It has made a tremendous difference. BTW - i went with the BG F-22 - absolutely love it. Each time I practice, I focus on 4 to 6 foot putts. Make sure to include all slopes / breaks. I started with straight uphill putts until i grooved the stroke - then progressed to the various slopes / breaks at the same distance. On breaking putts of this distance, I will do some reps with aggressive putts (taking the break out with speed) and other reps utilizing the slope - both are important.

 

In two weeks, i have hit at least 1,000 putts from this distance. During the last week, I started including long putts for the last 15 minutes of the practice session. Green speeds have been changing a lot in the Mid-West and it has been a little challenging. However, distance control has quickly become second nature.

 

Awesome, thanks! I actually ordered the same putter (F-22). That sounds like basically what I was planning. Any tips on the longer putts/lag putting in general or anything you've found to be particularly challenging? We're having the same problem out here with the greens. Terrible growing conditions so far this year and it seems like every place you play has something different happening. During the week I practice on turf, which is not ideal, but for just grooving the feel of the stroke I suppose it will have to do.

 

Two things I have found with longer putts. First, if the ball is too far forward, I have a tendency to top the ball a little. Second, i have occasionally brushed the outside of my right foot on the backswing. Once again, ball position. For the most part, lag putting has been very easy to calibrate. The ball seems to roll instantly off of the face of the F-22 - much, much, much faster than any belly or long putter i have.

 

Do you play the ball a bit forward of your right foot on shorter putts or is it more in line with your toe? Watching Randy Haag vids and it seems like that's what he does.

 

I play mine out infront of my right foot (right handed) with a little forward lean on my upper body. Be careful too that the putter is more or less straight up and down. What I mean by that is, as I worked the ball out front of my foot, my top hand was behind the putter head. So I'd kinda hit up on the putts, which caused some problems (think of how Rory hits up on his putter).

 

As for practicing, I really focused on making sure I'm lining up my ball on the line I intend to hit the putt on, for me, thats my big alignment thing. I then work back from the ball, to aligning the putter to the ball, then I step in with my feet and make sure my top hand is in line with the club head (see above issue). From there its whatever feels natural. I'll dink with the bottom hand grip some if my feel isn't there, but I think thats probably less important than the rest of things discussed above.

[prouse25]

About to make the leap into side saddle putting. Fully committed as based on the reading and watching I've done I've convinced myself that it is actually a more intuitive way to putt. For those of you who have been successful with it--do you have any drills you recommend for somebody in the onboarding phase, or anything you did that you felt sped up the learning curve? Obviously not expecting to walk onto the course tomorrow and take 25 putts, but I practice a fair amount and would love to spend that time in a focused way if you have an recommendations.

 

Thanks!

 

I am about two weeks into my "committed" switch to side saddle (played around with it over the past few years). One thing that is significant - i purchased a dedicated side saddle putter instead of the many belly / long putters i have in the basement. It has made a tremendous difference. BTW - i went with the BG F-22 - absolutely love it. Each time I practice, I focus on 4 to 6 foot putts. Make sure to include all slopes / breaks. I started with straight uphill putts until i grooved the stroke - then progressed to the various slopes / breaks at the same distance. On breaking putts of this distance, I will do some reps with aggressive putts (taking the break out with speed) and other reps utilizing the slope - both are important.

 

In two weeks, i have hit at least 1,000 putts from this distance. During the last week, I started including long putts for the last 15 minutes of the practice session. Green speeds have been changing a lot in the Mid-West and it has been a little challenging. However, distance control has quickly become second nature.

 

Awesome, thanks! I actually ordered the same putter (F-22). That sounds like basically what I was planning. Any tips on the longer putts/lag putting in general or anything you've found to be particularly challenging? We're having the same problem out here with the greens. Terrible growing conditions so far this year and it seems like every place you play has something different happening. During the week I practice on turf, which is not ideal, but for just grooving the feel of the stroke I suppose it will have to do.

 

Two things I have found with longer putts. First, if the ball is too far forward, I have a tendency to top the ball a little. Second, i have occasionally brushed the outside of my right foot on the backswing. Once again, ball position. For the most part, lag putting has been very easy to calibrate. The ball seems to roll instantly off of the face of the F-22 - much, much, much faster than any belly or long putter i have.

 

Do you play the ball a bit forward of your right foot on shorter putts or is it more in line with your toe? Watching Randy Haag vids and it seems like that's what he does.

 

I play mine about 8 inches in front of my right foot and an inch or two to the outside. You have to be careful not to be standing on the line of the putt - not legal. I do anchor my left elbow firmly in my upper stomach / bottom of rib cage. Makes for a very stable base.

[AaronApps]

Are you saying you tuck your left elbow in so just the elbow is anchored (which from my reading of the rule is legal), but without letting your forearm touch your body (which I think would be illegal?). I guess maybe some of this will be easier to conceptualize when I actually have the putter in hand.

[prouse25]

Are you saying you tuck your left elbow in so just the elbow is anchored (which from my reading of the rule is legal), but without letting your forearm touch your body (which I think would be illegal?). I guess maybe some of this will be easier to conceptualize when I actually have the putter in hand.

 

 

Only my elbow - My forearm is almost perpendicular to my body. Seem very stable. I watched a ton of videos on YouTube - some at least 10 years old. It seems that the preferred method in a lot of these videos is to anchor the forearm to the chest and the left hand to the right shoulder - clearly in violation of the anchor ban. I assume these were videos published prior to the ban.

[AaronApps]

Are you saying you tuck your left elbow in so just the elbow is anchored (which from my reading of the rule is legal), but without letting your forearm touch your body (which I think would be illegal?). I guess maybe some of this will be easier to conceptualize when I actually have the putter in hand.

 

 

Only my elbow - My forearm is almost perpendicular to my body. Seem very stable. I watched a ton of videos on YouTube - some at least 10 years old. It seems that the preferred method in a lot of these videos is to anchor the forearm to the chest and the left hand to the right shoulder - clearly in violation of the anchor ban. I assume these were videos published prior to the ban.

 

Ah ok, now I get it. Makes sense! Thanks for the help!

[brentflog]

PM me if any of you guys want to sell your GP putter. It is not for me but someone close who wants to try it out.

[AaronApps]

Just had my first session with face-on putting. I spent about 2 and a half hours putting before work. It felt awkward for the first 20 minutes, but after that, WOW. Not to sound like an informercial, but putting from inside of 6 feet has never felt this easy. Incredibly easy to get the F-22 squared up, walk up and pop it in. I'm still in a bit of shock and wishing I had tried this sooner. Longer putts were a little trickier, but towards the end I started to have a pretty decent feel for it. Unfortunately this was on turf and not too many severe breaks but still a better start than I was expecting. Tomorrow morning I'll be out practicing with it on grass and doing some work on lag putting.

 

The craziest thing was, in 20+ years of playing golf, I have never ever seen somebody doing this in real life. Today as I was lining up a putt a guy shouted "How long you been putting that way?" I turned around and he was also doing it. He gave me a few helpful pointers as he's been at it for a few years now. What are the chances though?

[AaronApps]

Here's a question--do you guys look at the ball when you putt or do you look at the hole/target?

[PGATourDriven]

Here's a question--do you guys look at the ball when you putt or do you look at the hole/target?

 

Anything 10 feet and in I look at the hole. Outside of that I look at the ball as I feel like I’ll miss the ball if I look at the hole from that far away. I say mess around with both and see which one you prefer.

[J_Tizzle]

Here's a question--do you guys look at the ball when you putt or do you look at the hole/target?

 

Anything 10 feet and in I look at the hole. Outside of that I look at the ball as I feel like I’ll miss the ball if I look at the hole from that far away. I say mess around with both and see which one you prefer.

 

Yep.

 

Also, anyone have a good source from some 2 piece grips? They seem about impossible to find anymore. I'm not a huge fan of the old using regular grips and just cutting a hole in the back of them, but thats seeming about the way I'm going to have to go.

[PGATourDriven]

My guess is either eBay, Amazon or contact the company you purchased your side saddle putter from and see if you can just order the grip. I’m sure someone would sell you one. It is impossible to find them in stores. If you ever do buy all of them. Lol I’ll keep an eye out for some when I go to joe and Leigh’s in Easton MA. Who knows I might get lucky lol.

[brentflog]

Here's a question--do you guys look at the ball when you putt or do you look at the hole/target?

 

Anything 10 feet and in I look at the hole. Outside of that I look at the ball as I feel like I’ll miss the ball if I look at the hole from that far away. I say mess around with both and see which one you prefer.

 

Yep.

 

Also, anyone have a good source from some 2 piece grips? They seem about impossible to find anymore. I'm not a huge fan of the old using regular grips and just cutting a hole in the back of them, but thats seeming about the way I'm going to have to go.

 

Super stroke makes them. Either amazon or golfworks. I just bought one.

[J_Tizzle]

Here's a question--do you guys look at the ball when you putt or do you look at the hole/target?

 

Anything 10 feet and in I look at the hole. Outside of that I look at the ball as I feel like I’ll miss the ball if I look at the hole from that far away. I say mess around with both and see which one you prefer.

 

Yep.

 

Also, anyone have a good source from some 2 piece grips? They seem about impossible to find anymore. I'm not a huge fan of the old using regular grips and just cutting a hole in the back of them, but thats seeming about the way I'm going to have to go.

 

Super stroke makes them. Either amazon or golfworks. I just bought one.

 

Yeah I have a few of the Super Stroke ones, and I know its picky, but I hate the seam on the grip.

 

I just got some Winn 21" blue grips that I might cut in half and try that?

[PGATourDriven]

When I first got the GP putter it felt good but it was a little light. So I put some lead tape all across the bottom and it feels so much better. This putter is staying in my bag.

 

 

[rexroh]

I have just done the same. I am still in the process of adjustment as it altered face balance. However one round on wet greens I found that I was able to get the ball to the hole.

[BigEx44]

Here's a question--do you guys look at the ball when you putt or do you look at the hole/target?

 

I look at the ball. Looking at the hole never worked for me. I think it varies by individual.

[bluedot]

Here's a question--do you guys look at the ball when you putt or do you look at the hole/target?

 

I look at the ball. Looking at the hole never worked for me. I think it varies by individual.

 

Same here. I wish I could commit to looking at the hole, but it just hasn't worked. Randy Haag, David Cook, Juan Elizondo, PR Dionne; they all say that looking at the hole is the PhD level of face on putting. I believe that (sort of) but just haven't been able to do it. Likely that is more about me being an OCD control freak, but still...

 

I would need to commit to it over an off-season and just see what happens, but I'm too competitive for the "one step back, two steps forward" process any other time. Maybe next winter...

[bluedot]

BTW, there is a thread on this forum right now about what style of putter to use based on which eye is dominant. If you want to read something that will make you glad that you don't stand sideways, take a look at that one.

 

Talk about asking the wrong question and getting the wrong answer...

[BigEx44]

I've gotten in my first 6 rounds of the new year - and I have to say; so far I've been putting lights out with my new sidesaddle Bobby Grace F-22.

The biggest difference I've noticed from my DF putter --> I seem to be able to visually line up the F22 better. The head just fits my minds eye for whatever reason.

And I LOVE the variable BG face insert technology. I haven't been leaving any putts short (my usual bug a boo).

Lots of golf still to play - but so far, this BG putter is a keeper!

[NevinW]

I now have about 4 rounds in with my JuanPutt and it is certainly easier to make short putts although I had a couple that I just flat-out missed from 3-4 feet yesterday. The yip in my stroke is gone with this technique. The biggest problem remains longer putts. I seems to have trouble getting it to the hole. I had a number of 15-40 foot birdie putts and left all of them well short of the hole. I'm going to practice lag putting this week but I am always interested in what others who use this technique do to overcome this problem.

[Ripper212]

I use a Bobby Grace LFI which allows you to putt arm lock style as well as face forward. I do this for anything over 25' and results have been excellent. I previously tried the Juan had had similar issues to yours. I find the BG a big upgrade. Not sure if it would work with your putter but you could try chest putting B Langer style for longer putts