maple88:the green i can get to putting me in a ever
losing battle. any sugestions
I think you will find putting much easier when you understand speed control.
When you miss a putt, you want the ball to land a couple of feet from the hole
and avoid going from one side of the green all the way to the other side of the
green. This can be very frustrating for newer players. The trick is to get a Modified
Distance, not the one listed on the display.
Here is a simple formula that will leave the ball a couple feet past the
hole in the event that you miss. (Distance +2) * (Green Factor) + Elevation
1. Distance of your putt + 2; Add 2 ft to the distance to get the
ball going
2. Multiply by a Green Factor; Green speeds vary for different tiers
and tournaments, you have to account for that.
Green Factor Values:
0.65 Champ 13; 0.7 Tourn 12; 0.75 Tourn 11; 0.8
Very Fast 10; 0.9 Fast 9; 1.0 for slower greens
These factors will vary depending on your putter and ball combo. These
values should get you fairly close. Don’t be afraid to make adjustments. If you
are coming up too short or long make adjustments to the Green Factor.
3. Add for uphill elevation, Subtract for downhill elevation; This is
how you account for the slope of the putt. Extreme slopes will require an extra
adjustment.
These 3 steps will give you a Modified Distance. This modified distance is the speed you need to hit the putt.
Here are a couple of examples: 10 ft putt, 3 inches uphill, Champ 13 greens
1. 10ft + 2 = 12ft
2. 12ft *.65 = 7.8ft
3. 7.8ft + 3in =10.8ft Modified distance of 10.8 ft
Here is the same putt with 3 inches downhill instead of uphill
1. 10ft + 2 = 12ft
2. 12ft *.65 = 7.8ft
3. 7.8ft - 3in =4.8ft Modified distance 4.8 ft
Here is the same putt with 0 elevation
1. 10ft + 2 = 12ft
2. 12ft *.65 = 7.8ft
3. 7.8ft + 0in = 7.8ft Modified distance 7.8 ft
Once you have a Modified Distance the final step is to figure out how far
back to move the swing meter. If I hit 100% power on the 10 increment on my
putter, the ball on a flat green travels 14ft not the 10ft listed on the
putter. The distance will vary depending on different green conditions and
club-ball combinations.
Some people map out their clubs, some use Avatar Movements (how far back the
club moves on your Avatar), some divide by the meter increment, and some play
by feel. If you are just starting, easiest is to divide by the putter meter
increment.
4. Modified Distance / Putter Increment
Example:
10.8 ft / 15 = 0.72 Hit this putt 72% on the
15 scale
10.8 ft / 20 = 0.54 HIt this putt 54% on the
20 scale
This should leave the putt a reasonable distance from the pin in the event
that you miss. Advanced putters often use different
speeds. Just passed the hole, putt dies right at the hole,
and cramming putts (hitting extra hard to take some break out of the putt).
Here are a couple more beginning speed tips. Look past the hole, the slope may be much larger than you originally anticipated. If you aim a good distance
left or right you may have to add extra power to compensate for the extra
ball travel. If your putts are lipping out, try hitting with less power. This particular
formula will break down with extreme slopes.
Get to know your equipment. If I hit a 50% power on my 15 scale you would
think that I could just hit 25% power on the 30 scale; it turns out I have to
add 2% on uphill putts on my 30 scale or the putt comes up short. Each putter
has its own feel and characteristics. Good Luck!
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