borntobesting: YankeeJim:
When you do, take note of Fridge's play (LOL-now that I know he wanted to be a refrigerator magnet) and notice how little he using the spin. I found that interesting.
What i found interesting as well was Naturli using a second monitor with all his spread sheets and Mags just using a 30 year old calculator.
Mags uses the calculator to get the approximate distance, mentally adjusts that number based on the conditions and pin location, and then makes his shot based on intuition. He literally imagines the shots and putts prior to hitting them. Once he gets that initial number from his calculator it’s all “feel” from that point on. Mags is a mathematical genius and his brain works in a very analytical manner.
Naturali’s game is much more precise in terms of his pre-shot routine. He’s an analytical guy and he personally developed all the tools he uses. He has torn the game down to 1s and 0s and understands all that is required for a perfect shot under the present conditions. The dude is pure genius at work. On Friday and Saturday he was experiencing issues with his meter and that was affecting his ability to hit the ding. In the end, that was his downfall.
Mags uses different balls on different courses. His use of spin, or lack thereof, is based on his vast experience under all playing conditions. So, he truly hits each shot differently based on his perception at that specific time. I watch and listen...I don’t question him. One day I hope it all clicks in my head.