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Martin Hall
Martin Hall has two tips from one of the greatest putters of all time - Tiger Woods. Learn where Tiger first starts reading a putt from and the reason behind his trail-arm-only practice routine.
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Glad you said the point is to square the clubface at impact, not close it. If I set up with the face square to my start line at address and swing on a slight arc, the face will open and close relative to the start line as I swing back and through, but it will remain square to the arc unless I change the face angle and will again be square to the start line at impact. In the past when I have tried this feel of letting the toe pass the heel, I began pulling the putts because I was closing down the face at impact, not squaring it. In that regard, it looks like you pulled all three of the demonstration putts you made (if you were putting on a flat section of the green and were lined up correctly). It's a feel that certainly works for Tiger, but we need to be cautious with it. Anyway, always enjoy your teaching - thanks for all you do to help us improve!
Thanks for your detailed message and I agree with what you say, the key being the face rotates relative to the target line but stays square to the arc.
Helps very much to know I'm not misunderstanding all this! Thanks again for all you do for us - you're a treasure!
that first tip is next level golfing
Martin - great tips thanks again and will try next time on the practice green.
One serious question - if practice putting one handed is so good, why add the second for the 'real' putt?
I have used the one hand on the practice green and found it very useful, but have not carried it onto the course, I guess partly because self consciously I felt it may look "dorky" (for want of a better word).
Do any pros putt one handed? Has Tiger in any serious competition? If not, why not?
Practicing right hand only, for right handed golfer is a great way to feel the club face . I think when playing the left hand offers a stability to help control the pace and maybe that’s why you don’t see players doing it on the course. But still a good way to train.
Light bulb moment for me Martin. I have ALWAYS missed putts to the right , especially short putts. Cannot wait to try this tip to all putts but most importantly to short putts. I will also happily send you my feedback.
Cheers
Peter
Give it a try and let us know how it goes. Play well.