The LAST Putting Lesson You Will Ever Need | 12 Simple Tips from a Putting Legend

Jerome Rufin・2 minutes read

The text provides detailed instructions on improving golf skills, focusing on putting techniques and consistency in swing. It emphasizes the importance of grip positioning, proper setup, alignment, and practice routines to achieve optimal performance and lower scores.

Insights

  • Emphasis on grip positioning, arm setup, and shaft alignment for stability and consistency in golf swings, focusing on improving putting skills and aiming for scratch golf.
  • Prioritizing mastering putting skills, avoiding three-putts, and dedicating significant practice time to putting can lead to substantial score improvements in golf, highlighting the importance of consistent practice and muscle memory development for enhancing performance.

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Recent questions

  • How can I improve my putting skills?

    Focus on grip positioning, stability, and square face. Emphasize the lifeline grip for control, setup with arms against rib cage, and alignment of shaft with forearms. Limit wrist movement, use the reverse overlap grip, and focus on thoracic spine rotation. Practice eye position alignment with a drill involving three balls and adjust feet position for correct alignment. Utilize alignment sticks and mark ball position for consistency.

  • What is the key to lower golf scores?

    Master putting first for significant score improvement. Prioritize avoiding three-putts and focus on speed control. Maintain a longer backswing with consistent pace. Practice hitting golf balls at varying distances and randomize targets for skill enhancement. Use a phone app for additional challenge and muscle memory development.

  • How can I enhance my golf swing?

    Film your swing for analysis and improvement. Practice full swing with different clubs for 3-4 hours. Focus on stability, consistency, and proper setup. Utilize a ladder drill for speed control in putting. Allocate 4 hours to putting practice for optimal improvement. Progress from putting to chipping, pitching, lobbing, and flopping for a well-rounded game.

  • What are some tips for stability in golf?

    Ensure grip stability with lifeline grip and proper setup. Align shaft with forearms and limit wrist movement. Maintain forward bend and arms against rib cage for stability. Focus on thoracic spine rotation and avoid excessive wrist movement. Use alignment sticks and mark ball position for consistency and control.

  • How can I improve my golf game overall?

    Master putting skills first for significant score improvement. Prioritize avoiding three-putts and focus on speed control. Practice full swing with different clubs for 3-4 hours. Allocate 4 hours to putting practice for optimal improvement. Progress from putting to chipping, pitching, lobbing, and flopping for a well-rounded game. Utilize drills, film your swing, and focus on stability and consistency for overall improvement in golf.

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Summary

00:00

"Enhancing Putting Skills for Scratch Golfers"

  • Video footage of a tiger from 1995 to present captured from the same camera angles.
  • The coach works with top golfers like Xander Schauffele, Phil Mickelson, and Max Homa.
  • Focus on improving putting skills, aiming for scratch golf.
  • Emphasis on grip positioning for stability and square face.
  • Instruction on the reverse overlap grip for putting.
  • Importance of the lifeline grip for stability and club face control.
  • Proper setup with arms against rib cage and forward bend for stability.
  • Alignment of shaft with forearms for stability and consistency.
  • Limiting wrist movement and focusing on thoracic spine rotation.
  • Drill involving three balls to determine eye position for putting alignment.

14:30

Improve Golf Game with Strategic Practice Techniques

  • Adjust feet position to align golf balls correctly.
  • Use alignment sticks from Lowe's or Home Depot to aid in positioning.
  • Mark ball position with Sharpie to maintain consistency.
  • Film your swing to analyze and improve.
  • Utilize a ladder drill for speed control in putting.
  • Practice full swing for 3-4 hours, focusing on different clubs.
  • Allocate 4 hours of practice to putting for optimal improvement.
  • Progress from putting to chipping, pitching, lobbing, and flopping.
  • Master putting first for significant score improvement.
  • Prioritize avoiding three-putts for lower scores.

27:47

Mastering Golf Techniques Through Consistent Practice

  • Longer backswing and maintaining the same pace is crucial for success in golf.
  • A practice drill involves hitting six golf balls at varying distances, starting from 10 feet and increasing incrementally.
  • To enhance skills, randomize the distances at which you hit the golf balls after mastering the set distances.
  • Utilizing a phone app for randomizing targets can further challenge and improve your golfing abilities.
  • The follow-through in putting should be shorter than the backswing to ensure consistent speed control.
  • Consistent practice and muscle memory development are essential for mastering golf techniques and improving performance.
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