Comments on: It’s All About Scoring http://stanutley.com/2009/08/28/its-all-about-scoring/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:42:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Stan Utley http://stanutley.com/2009/08/28/its-all-about-scoring/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Stan Utley Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:44:32 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=16#comment-7 Tim, Thanks for the comment. First things first: I would never say that what I share is best for everyone. As for aiming…there are definitely effects on how you aim based on the putter head shape and the angle the shaft enters the putter head. Lie angle can also affect aim. If you have a chance to try a few different styles of putters, my guess is you will find the best fit for you. As for using a belly putter, I think it is a great way to go. I would challenge you to at least take a few putts with a different approach to using the belly putter though. My thought is since you have the grip end anchored, why wouldn't you try and stay still about the anchor? If you try this correctly you will feel very “wristy,” and your elbows will need to stay soft. At least give it a try and compare it to your thoughts about an “all shoulders” approach. Lastly, let me address your issue of soft elbows causing inconsistent efforts. When I am watching a student I am looking for proper sequencing. The putter head should swing the greatest length and as you move up the shaft into the hands, elbows, body, and shoulders, things move less. For sure they all do move. I truly believe if you find proper sequence your consistency will increase and the need to practice more would not be an issue. Obviously you understand it is always better to have your pro’s eyes sharing feedback with you than me typing on a Blackberry:-) Stan Tim,

Thanks for the comment. First things first: I would never say that what I share is best for everyone. As for aiming…there are definitely effects on how you aim based on the putter head shape and the angle the shaft enters the putter head. Lie angle can also affect aim. If you have a chance to try a few different styles of putters, my guess is you will find the best fit for you.

As for using a belly putter, I think it is a great way to go. I would challenge you to at least take a few putts with a different approach to using the belly putter though. My thought is since you have the grip end anchored, why wouldn’t you try and stay still about the anchor? If you try this correctly you will feel very “wristy,” and your elbows will need to stay soft. At least give it a try and compare it to your thoughts about an “all shoulders” approach.

Lastly, let me address your issue of soft elbows causing inconsistent efforts. When I am watching a student I am looking for proper sequencing. The putter head should swing the greatest length and as you move up the shaft into the hands, elbows, body, and shoulders, things move less. For sure they all do move. I truly believe if you find proper sequence your consistency will increase and the need to practice more would not be an issue.

Obviously you understand it is always better to have your pro’s eyes sharing feedback with you than me typing on a Blackberry:-)

Stan

]]> By: Tim Liddy http://stanutley.com/2009/08/28/its-all-about-scoring/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Tim Liddy Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:33:31 +0000 http://stanutley.com/?p=16#comment-6 I love your system but have found a few issues and would appreciate a response. First, I have read both of your books and the posture lessons and relationships of the arms and putter shaft have really helped me. But, I have found an offset putter makes it hard for me to aim straight (tend to aim right). What do you think of putters with no offset? Second, as a 6 handicap I feel the only way to get better is to be more precise with my short game. At 56 years old do you think a belly putter will help my game - less moving parts. It seems, like many amatuers, I fight using the arms too much and not the shoulders. Finally, I have found trying to control distance with the putter by using the soft right elbow is not very consistent for me. Am I missing something with your system? Some instructors have told me your system requires too much practice and is only for the elite player. Thanks in advance for your response? I love your system but have found a few issues and would appreciate a response.

First, I have read both of your books and the posture lessons and relationships of the arms and putter shaft have really helped me. But, I have found an offset putter makes it hard for me to aim straight (tend to aim right). What do you think of putters with no offset?

Second, as a 6 handicap I feel the only way to get better is to be more precise with my short game. At 56 years old do you think a belly putter will help my game – less moving parts. It seems, like many amatuers, I fight using the arms too much and not the shoulders.

Finally, I have found trying to control distance with the putter by using the soft right elbow is not very consistent for me. Am I missing something with your system? Some instructors have told me your system requires too much practice and is only for the elite player. Thanks in advance for your response?

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