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[kobe123]

 

All,

 

Does anyone have any recommendation on an online putting coach?

 

I'm struggling putting. For some reason, I struggle to take the putter back and it gets hung up on the ground. Very odd, but this has never happened till recently.

 

video here and below 

Edited September 10, 2023 by kobe123

[wagolfer7]

I've seen Marcus Potter recommended before.  And one of my buddies did an online lesson with him a few years ago.

 

https://skillest.com/app/profile/marcus-potter

 

But if your really struggling with putting.  You don't need to see the best putting coach available.  You probably need help with your setup and basic movements.  Hitting the ground on the way back, sounds like you have some lateral movement with poor shoulder tilt at address.  Also would want to confirm your lower body is still.    

 

@MonteScheinblum or @iacas would also be able to help get you straightened out.  

[kobe123]

1 hour ago, wagolfer7 said:

I've seen Marcus Potter recommended before.  And one of my buddies did an online lesson with him a few years ago.

 

https://skillest.com/app/profile/marcus-potter

 

But if your really struggling with putting.  You don't need to see the best putting coach available.  You probably need help with your setup and basic movements.  Hitting the ground on the way back, sounds like you have some lateral movement with poor shoulder tilt at address.  Also would want to confirm your lower body is still.    

 

@MonteScheinblum or @iacas would also be able to help get you straightened out.  

 

It's not really hitting the ground on the way back, it's like I can't take the putter away because it's like I press it hard into the ground. The way to stop it is to hover the putter.

[wagolfer7]

10 minutes ago, kobe123 said:

 

It's not really hitting the ground on the way back, it's like I can't take the putter away because it's like I press it hard into the ground. The way to stop it is to hover the putter.

It's still the same thing.  Putter is moving down on the way back, that's why you can't move it off the ball to begin with.  

 

You need a good foundation.  Good setup / posture / alignment.  You most likely have a setup issue where your shoulders, spine, head or all 3 tilt away from target too much.  I'd start with just getting your head straight, very easy to start titling it away from target little by little.  Feeling 60% of your weight on lead side would be a good feel as well. 

 

And if you don't want to do a lesson.  Just post a vid.  Simple setup adjustments can improve putting very easily.      

 

 

[kobe123]

5 minutes ago, wagolfer7 said:

It's still the same thing.  Putter is moving down on the way back, that's why you can't move it off the ball to begin with.  

 

You need a good foundation.  Good setup / posture / alignment.  You most likely have a setup issue where your shoulders, spine, head or all 3 tilt away from target too much.  I'd start with just getting your head straight, very easy to start titling it away from target little by little.  Feeling 60% of your weight on lead side would be a good feel as well. 

 

And if you don't want to do a lesson.  Just post a vid.  Simple setup adjustments can improve putting very easily.      

 

 

 

I'm going to get some videos tonight, I will post asap.

[tthomasgolfer605]

32 minutes ago, kobe123 said:

 

It's not really hitting the ground on the way back, it's like I can't take the putter away because it's like I press it hard into the ground. The way to stop it is to hover the putter.

Just hover it then or keep it very lightly on the ground. I just saved you money. 

[kobe123]

1 minute ago, tthomasgolfer605 said:

Just hover it then or keep it very lightly on the ground. I just saved you money. 

 

I try then my stroke feels sloppy. Hard to keep the line of the putter lined up to the ball that way.

[tthomasgolfer605]

1 minute ago, kobe123 said:

 

I try then my stroke feels sloppy. Hard to keep the line of the putter lined up to the ball that way.

Not if you keep working at it. 

[wagolfer7]

8 minutes ago, tthomasgolfer605 said:

Not if you keep working at it. 

That's the amateur way.  Keep grinding on unnecessary compensations.  

 

Not being able to pull the putter away without hovering is a red flag.  

 

Preferring to hover because you can feel the weight or just feels good to you is different. 

[kobe123]

11 minutes ago, wagolfer7 said:

That's the amateur way.  Keep grinding on unnecessary compensations.  

 

Not being able to pull the putter away without hovering is a red flag.  

 

Preferring to hover because you can feel the weight or just feels good to you is different. 

 

I agree 100% with this. There is a reason I can't pull back the putter without getting it stuck. I've never had this issue until as of late.

[NJBigFish22]

Sounds to me like you are gripping the putter to hard which is causing tension in your arms.  

[tthomasgolfer605]

5 minutes ago, kobe123 said:

 

I agree 100% with this. There is a reason I can't pull back the putter without getting it stuck. I've never had this issue until as of late.

Have you tried raising just the heel off the ground? 

[tthomasgolfer605]

18 minutes ago, wagolfer7 said:

That's the amateur way.  Keep grinding on unnecessary compensations.  

 

Not being able to pull the putter away without hovering is a red flag.  

 

Preferring to hover because you can feel the weight or just feels good to you is different. 

He said himself it's like he presses it into the ground too much. 

[kobe123]

4 minutes ago, tthomasgolfer605 said:

Have you tried raising just the heel off the ground? 

Good idea, wonder if higher hands at setup would help.

[tthomasgolfer605]

Just now, kobe123 said:

Good idea, wonder if higher hands at setup would help.

If I get lazy with the putter, the hands get a bit too low. You want to feel an arch in the wrist. 

[RichieHunt]

Preston Combs.

 

 

 

 

RH

[getitdaily]

Reach out to @bargolf...see if he does online stuff

[nosil]

2 hours ago, getitdaily said:

Reach out to @bargolf...see if he does online stuff

 

I'll second @bargolf;  best putting instruction I have received.   We did everything online. 

[i*windows]

Andy Paisley european tour pro coach does some online stuff. A well fit putter helps ,and a blast golf tempo thing is an amazing tool to help with putting. 

[Zitlow]

Swing the putter in an arc like a pendulum not a low straight back and through line. Pendulums are reliable, repeatable and accurate. 

 

 

Lots of ways power the putting stroke, using my right hand and arm and letting my body react works for me. It's like tossing a ball underhanded to a kid.  

[kobe123]

 

 

[airjammer]

Your balance is a bit off as in the 1st video, your head dips on the backswing so you have too much weight on your toes. 

[kobe123]

Anyone else?

[MonteScheinblum]

That’s a fair amount of hip movement and weight shift for such a shirt putt and big time holding face open and going outside the target line 

 

https://golf.com/instruction/putting/tiger-woods-putting-stroke-sam-puttlab-data/

Edited September 12, 2023 by MonteScheinblum

[MK7Golf21]

You need a circle T 

[Bigarch]

Is your video on the green at Kokopelli?  Small world!  Was on that putting green this afternoon.

[MonteScheinblum]

Double post

Edited September 12, 2023 by MonteScheinblum

[Zitlow]

Relax your brain, your body is locked up which throws off the sequence and rhythm of your stroke.

 

Just like in the golf swing the putting stroke works best when it's smooth and flowing not stiff and mechanical. Putting is so subjective that people should go with whatever works for them however I've never seen a great putter with stiff as a board tension in their bodies. 

 

Narrow your stance and let your weight favor your left side. You're releasing the putter head a little better but you're getting in your own way by moving the handle as if you're trying to keep the head low to the ground. Instead you should be focused on swinging the putter head in an arc like a pendulum. 

 

It's different for different people but for me the sequence is hand (dorsal flex), arm and shoulder to get the putter head swinging in an arcing motion. It's like tossing a ball to a kid and since I'm relaxed my lower body flows with that if it needs to. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kobe123]

12 hours ago, MonteScheinblum said:

That’s a fair amount of hip movement and weight shift for such a shirt putt and big time holding face open and going outside the target line 

 

https://golf.com/instruction/putting/tiger-woods-putting-stroke-sam-puttlab-data/

I read this article as I need to try to hook putts. Would you agree?

[kobe123]

12 hours ago, Bigarch said:

Is your video on the green at Kokopelli?  Small world!  Was on that putting green this afternoon.

Sure is. I’m 99% sure we have met before. I see you out there often.