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Re: moved to level tour master

Fri, Feb 7 2014 12:48 PM (3 replies)
  • flyboy1958
    12 Posts
    Fri, Feb 7 2014 2:44 AM

    hi i need help just moved to tour master and my game has gone to pot? especially on the greens now playing tournament greens and finding it very difficult with putting  any help would be appreciated

  • ApexPC
    3,164 Posts
    Fri, Feb 7 2014 10:48 AM

    Do you have  difficulty controlling the distance, reading the break, or both?

    For Tournament speed greens and no elevation change for the putt I use a putt strength factor of 1.3 for distance control.

    If I have a 10 foot putt I divide 10 by 1.3 and use a putt stroke strength = to 7.7 feet.

    As an additional aid for reading the break I use the Chip/Pitch shot mode green grid so I can move the grid so both the ball and the hole are in the same grid column.

    Visit the Game Tips forum for more game help.

    Using the Pitch/Chip shot mode - putting green grid

  • MainzMan
    9,593 Posts
    Fri, Feb 7 2014 11:57 AM

    You'll get used to it, every tier change takes a while to get used to.

    With faster greens, as Apex has already said you don't need to hit the ball quite so hard.  This also means you have to allow more for side slopes as a slower moving ball will move more off line than one given a good whack.

    If you find yourself struggling with short putts, 2-3 feet, then try aiming just inside the hole on the high side and hitting the ball hard, at least 2-3 feet too strong.  It's nerve wracking at first but I find it easier than dribbling the ball in.  There is a risk you'll have a longer return putt if you miss of course, confidence is important.  And I wouldn't necessarily try it if there is a severe break, across BPB #15 with the pin cut at the front for example.

  • YankeeJim
    25,827 Posts
    Fri, Feb 7 2014 12:48 PM

    Whatever you learn now to adjust to the new tier, remember it because you'll go through it again in spades when you make Legend.  :-)

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