The Ryder Cup showed everyone what really counts when it comes to shooting low scores and that is making good putts. Notice I didn't say holing good putts, obviously that's the ultimate goal, but the players on both teams displayed awesome lag putts as well as ridiculously long hole outs ( nice one Justin Rose ).
I recently downloaded Ping's putting app iPing and have had some much needed challenging fun with my time on the practice green ( see results page ). I found this style of practice is definitely for me as I need that competitive pressurised situation to really ingrain all the correct actions for success. I also came across a great program called GRiP ( which I'll talk more about in my next post ) as it deserves more detail.
Another great practice drill I've really started to get addicted to is the 9 Hole par 2 putting game ( thanks to "Never miss short putts" ). This game can be played alone or with friends and is ideal for confidence building. For those who don't know it :
Pick 9 holes of varying lengths,
Hole out in 1 for a birdie 2 for par,
Before taking your second putt you must move the ball back a putters length ( long putters are a hindrance rather than a help ). This is brilliant for ridding 3 putts from your game and plus while keeping score, there is always a goal to beat and pressure on every putt.
My best 9 to date is level par.......see how you get on and let me know what I have to beat ( be honest ha ha ) good luck post scores, pics, videos.
