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Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:31 PM (6 replies)
  • pukiebear
    72 Posts
    Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:15 PM

    How do you aim putts when the break in the green is so severe that stopping the swing meter as far from left/right of center as possible is still not enough?  I hope I'm adequately articulating this question, but will provide additional info if needed.  Thx

  • courteneyfish
    15,796 Posts
    Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:17 PM

    By missing the ding sir. Also you might think about using a wedge.

  • pukiebear
    72 Posts
    Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:21 PM

    That's what I mean.  The green has a severe break to the right, so I miss the ding as far left as possible, but it still breaks in front of the hole. 

    Thanks for the quick reply. 

  • sammey1
    703 Posts
    Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:23 PM

    Asa general rule I aim the putts twice the width for the most severe breaks. For example if a 20 foot putt with an extremely fast break I will start my aim adjustments at about 40 inches. And somethings I will miss the ding to help it hold the line longer, but missing the ding reduces speed so that gets taken into account too.

  • courteneyfish
    15,796 Posts
    Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:24 PM

    If your normal putting style is the aim to miss then just move the marker. You can do both together. But if the slope is nearer me than the pin I use a wedge to hit over it.

  • pukiebear
    72 Posts
    Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:30 PM

    courteneyfish:

    If your normal putting style is the aim to miss then just move the marker. You can do both together. But if the slope is nearer me than the pin I use a wedge to hit over it.

    Correct, this is my normal style.  I will try moving the marker next time and see if that helps.  Thanks again for the reply. 

  • pukiebear
    72 Posts
    Sun, Jul 7 2013 10:31 PM

    sammey1:

    Asa general rule I aim the putts twice the width for the most severe breaks. For example if a 20 foot putt with an extremely fast break I will start my aim adjustments at about 40 inches. And somethings I will miss the ding to help it hold the line longer, but missing the ding reduces speed so that gets taken into account too.

     

    Thanks for the tip.

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