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Putting Fitting Variable #1 Putter Length

10/20/2015

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The length of the putter determines your primary setup and the ability to consistently contact the sweet spot  of the putter.   The length has an equal effect on both distance and directional control.  The skill required to consistently hit the sweet spot which is the center of gravity in the putter is a big determination in distance control.  The higher the skill level the tighter the pattern for center hits.  An example is the tour player will consistently hit the center within a 1/4 inch of the center whereas an 18 and over handicapper will hit within a 3/4 to 1 1//2 inch of center.  Off center hit putts are not solid and do not travel the expected distance.  I have at times tried to purposely hit the putt on the toe when putting a slick downhill putt so it won't travel as far as normal. 
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Finding The Sweet Spot
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Eyeline Training Aid for Sweet Spot Cotact
The shorter the putt the easier it is to hit in the sweet spot and the longer the putt the bigger range of mishits both vertically and horizontally.  So to consistently hit the sweet spot the proper length putter accurately fitted will help the consistent contact.  The best kind of putting stroke is that  of a  pendulum stroke where the golfer is bent over slightly at the waist  and the eyes are directly over the ball or slightly to the  inside.  The shoulders feet and hips are square to the putting line.  It is by far the most effective setup as most all the best players in the world use some type of pendulum stroke.  One of my favorite swing aides is the Eyeline mirror that will let a golfer see his eye, shoulder and face alignment

THE CHECKLIST FOR GENERAL SET-UP
Feet Shoulder Width Apart Or Slightly Narrower
Knees Slightly Flexed
Spine Angle Tilted Until The Golfer's Eye's are over the ball
Arms Hanging Directly Under the Shoulders
Shoulders, Feet, Knees and Hips, Square to the target line
Ball Positioned Off Left Heel  or Just Forward of the Bottom of The Putter's Arc

The average length putter for women is 30" to 33"
The average length putter for men  is 32" to 35"

Most manufactures have the putters too long for the average player  and this is why it is important to properly fit the putter length to the individual.  Keep in mind that the proper setup determines the correct putter length and many times a putting lesson is necessary to maximize the potential of the golfer during a putting fitting.

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Remember the Five P's for Improvement.
1) Professional Instruction
2) Properly Fit, Quality Equipment
3) Practice
4) Play
5) Positive Attitude
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9/30/2019 08:56:19 am

Golf is not the best sport for me. Well, you see, I am one of the most erratic people that you will ever meet. Golf is kind of a lame spot to me, but just because I do not like to sit down. I like games like basketball where you use your entire body to play. I am hoping to join another sport that is similar to basketball, in fact, I am looking into some new soccer related sports classes.

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    Johnny Goodman
    PGA Professional

    I am presently an instructor at the Oakridge Country Club in Farmington, Utah.  I was introduced to the game at an early age and was named after the last amateur to win a major, Johnny Goodman, 1933 US Open Champion.   My Dad was a golf professional and as a youngster I was able to observe the great swings of his generation including Bryon Nelson and Sam Snead.  Golf has been my life's passion and I have been fortunate to observe those great players from the past to the present generations.  I have studied the swing for many years and although they may look quite different individually they all have common fundamentals.
     

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