On the Green Training (companion booklet series)
Welcome to On the Green Training! This More Pars Training is a focus on putting. Getting really good on the green is the fastest path to more pars, yet few train for putting. You’re smart because you’re here ready to train your putting process and technique.
3 ON THE GREEN FOCUS AREAS:
1. READING THE GREEN
- What’s your process?
2. START LINE
– Affected by your alignment process, set-up and putter (effective loft, length & lie angle)
3. SPEED
- Speed is king. Get really good at vacation putts (tap-in range).
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Welcome to On the Green Training
This More Pars Training is a focus on putting. Getting really good on the green is the fastest path to more pars, yet few train for putting. You’re smart because you’re here ready to train your putting process and technique.
3 CORE FOCUS AREAS
- Reading the Green: What’s your process?
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Goals for Putting
Goals for Your Training
- Long Putts
With a focus on getting your first putt within a vacation zone (tap-in range), you’ll enjoy lower scores with less putts per round. Your pals will be quite envious of your awesome pressure-free putting.
- Short Putts: Back of cup.
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Other Factors to Consider On the Green
Other Factors to Consider
Doubt: Determine why and replace with commitment.
Equipment: Understanding your putter’s role in your stroke.
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Putt-Training: Misconceptions
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Misconceptions – Energy Factor
"I need to give more energy" (change stroke for longer and shorter putts). Ideally a consistent tempo of 2 to 1 for putting. However, I find that on super-fast or slow greens, a slight modification is in order.
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Misconceptions - Roll-Factor
Misconceptions - Roll-Factor
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BLAME MISSES ON YOUR PUTTER (what?..yep…here’s why)
If you want more pars, let’s educate you on the critical importance of a fitted putter. It represents 50% or more of all strokes during a round, yet way less than 50% of players are fitted. I discuss the important variables that can result in missed putts,. For example, if your putter isn’t custo...
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Equipment - Club Champion Master Clubfitters
With over 90 locations, Club Champion is the place to go for your club fitting. Be sure to get fitted for your putter! Get on the SAM PUTT Lab. Request this when making your appointment. Mention my name Christina Ricci / More Pars so they take real good care of you!
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Putt-Training: A Process
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Reading the Green
Develop a consistent process of reading the green
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Pace is Critical
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Putt-Training: Assessment Dispersion
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Putt-Training: Assessments to get a Baseline
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Putt Training - Technique
Training Your Technique
STEP 1: Get Feel
– Toss drill: No putter requiredSTEP 2: Get Solid
– Understand and groove set-up
– Intended Line with a cool marker to boot
– Shafts to FEEL the stroke (the way it should feel)
– How stable is your face at impact?STEP 3: Check your Face/Path
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Putt-Training: Toss It
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Putt Training: Technique & Impact
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Phil's Drill with Blast
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A Great Putt Station to Groove Face and Path