[KevCarter]

Hi Kevin -
Please explain your "hitting" stroke for putting. I am at wits end with short putts - couple of "spasms" every round on 2 to 4 footers.

I putt quite well on longer putts using a "gravity" based stroke, but since the putter does not move far enough or high enough on short strokes to let momentum do its job, I need to find another way.

Any help greatly appreciated

blehnhard,

I enjoy the very simple hitting method Yoda teaches in alignment golf. The shoulders remain motionless and the right elbow, right forearm controls the stroke. Make sure you set up a little open when using the hitting stroke in putting. Think Nicklaus in his prime...

OPTIONS:

With the standard grip make sure your grip is in the lifelines of your hands which zeroes #3 power accumulators. If using the claw, this applies to the left hand only. With short putts we yippers don't need the extra travel, we need CONTROL.

Try setting your right forearm in line with the shaft. (doesn't work with the claw.)

Try the claw grip with this hitting method. Note that you can't get your right forearm on plane while implementing the claw.

This hitting method works great with the Broomstick putters. I now go back and forth as I generally can practice longer with the long putter as it's easier on my back.

Keep it simple!

Kevin