Perfect Your Putting
As my role with the national team involves spending more time with our elite players, one of my first objectives is to work on improving their short games. Generally speaking, Hong Kong golfers have traditionally struggled in this department partly because of the lack of short game facilities available. Working on your putting and shots around the green will lower scores more quickly than spending the same amount of time spent on your long game.
The oft-quoted stat that putting accounts for around 40-50% of your shots is entirely correct – so this is where I will spend the majority of the time with the national team members. Once they combine improved putting with chipping and then pitching exercises and greenside bunker play the effect on their scores should be substantial.
The first thing I evaluate in a player for any shot is the ability to set up and aim correctly. Here are some keys I look at in putting:
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Late March saw the Charles Schwab HKGA Rules Seminar take place at the Hong Kong Golf Club.
Dr Brian Choa, HKGA Chairman of Rules and Decisions, explains two major Rules changes that go into effect on 1 January.
Plus, special reader offer! Get the 2012 Golf Rules Illustrated for just HK$210, delivered in Hong Kong. Write to books@hkgolfer.com or call 3590-4153 today!
Mark Long takes us through what goes into the yardage books he creates for the Tour Pros
A selection of features showing the legend in action. Enjoy!
Phil Kenyon, director of instruction at the Harold Swash Putting Schools of Excellence, explains how a stable lower body will lead to more holed putts
Michael Monnard takes you through the four fundamentals of a sound putting method.
Dr Gavin Chan examines the potential dangers that we, as golfers, face every time we tee it up
In this, the final installment of a three part series on managing competitve play, Brad outlines the importance of analyzing your stats so you know what to work on post-round.
In this, the second of a three part series on managing competitive play, we learn about some of the keys to avoid late round fatigue
