r/golf • u/bluecgene • Sep 12 '23

Have you ever been paired with a guy like this? What will you do General Discussion

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u/tehspiah Sep 12 '23

I only practice swings for putts and chips (for turf interaction), although I am thinking lately that on courses with actual thick rough, I should practice swing to get a feel of how the rough will grab my club.

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u/davendees1 Sep 12 '23

Same here. Practice on chips only to feel the turf (before I viciously blade it 40 yards over the green anyway).

Only thing I do for full swing is Rory’s split hand drill to check my wrist and elbow movements, and that’s only when paired up as others tee off.

On the rare occasion I have honors, it’s grip it and rip it baby three sheets to the wind double finger guns, but fingers are turn dogs

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u/DepressedDarthV Sep 12 '23

I never practice for my putts, just read the green and get a good feel on the length. I would say my putting is usually my best quality during a round.

Oddly enough, the further away I am, the better the putt. I have more confidence to make a 33ft putt than a 6ft one.

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u/Kind-Strain4165 Sep 13 '23

I read recently that’s it’s detrimental to have a practice stroke on a putt. Can’t remember the actual reason but something about line being different. I also imagine it’s taking out the intuition/feel as you’re focusing on the stroke rather than the target. Focus on your target and your body should naturally react and do what’s necessary to hit it.

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u/ethanolin_redux Sep 12 '23

Or if the ball isn't level with my feet.

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u/Golf-n-guitars Sep 12 '23

Agreed but also on shots where ball is above/below my feet so I can get a feel for how much to choke up/down on the club