Brian Gay: Putting methods

[bgolfing]

Brian has the reputation as being one of the best putters on tour. Any insight on what he works on?

[mb6606]

It appears he uses a line on his ball to line up his direction.

[bray]

On the show "The Golf Fix"

Brian said he works on "sticking his finish on every putt"

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B-Ray

[Yoda]

Brian has the reputation as being one of the best putters on tour. Any insight on what he works on?

From the Address Position shown in these photos (which I took at the '07 Honda), Brian Gay simply makes a Paw Minor Basic Stroke. That is, his Arms are bent and frozen (Power Package zeroed-out), and his Stroke is a 'rocking' shoulders (body-only) motion imparting Angled Hinging (10-3-H). Note the Arm alignments (both Forearms On Plane), and also the Grip: Reverse Overlap with Left Hand Rolled; Right Hand Turned; and #3 Accumulator Zeroed.

I took more photos yesterday, the day before the 2009 U.S. Open, and BG's Stroke and Address position (including Centered Head, Grip, Ball Location, Hands Location, zero Shaft Lean and slightly Open Stance) haven't changed a bit. I'd post them now, but unfortunately, I left my download gear at home. I'll put'em up next week.

For now, enjoy . . . and learn!

[Amen Corner]

From the Address Position shown in these photos (which I took at the '07 Honda), Brian Gay simply makes a Paw Minor Basic Stroke. That is, his Arms are bent and frozen (Power Package zeroed-out), and his Stroke is a 'rocking' shoulders (body-only) motion imparting Angled Hinging (10-3-H). Note the Arm alignments (both Forearms On Plane), and also the Grip: Reverse Overlap with Left Hand Rolled; Right Hand Turned; and #3 Accumulator Zeroed.

I took more photos yesterday, the day before the 2009 U.S. Open, and BG's Stroke and Address position (including Centered Head, Grip, Ball Location, Hands Location, zero Shaft Lean and slightly Open Stance) haven't changed a bit. I'd post them now, but unfortunately, I left my download gear at home. I'll put'em up next week.

For now, enjoy . . . and learn!

Fun to see that besides the rail, he uses aids from Sweden.

http://esotericgolf.com/

[bgolfing]

"Reverse Overlap with Left Hand Rolled; Right Hand Turned; and #3 Accumulator Zeroed."

Can you provide a little more detail on the above? He also looks like he barely grips the club

[Yoda]

Fun to see that besides the rail, he uses aids from Sweden.

http://esotericgolf.com/

Actually, BG doesn't use these aids. It is normal for vendors of all sorts to surround the putting green at each PGA TOUR event, hoping to get players interested in using their products and to secure their endorsement. Such was the case here.

Brian hit six putts (from six feet) that rolled down the 'rail' and then the remaining three feet to the bottom of the hole. Whereupon followed this exchange:

Vendor (clearly awed): I've been out here all day, and nobody's done that.

BG: Smiles, but says nothing, turns and begins lagging 20-footers.

Yoda: Well, there ya go!

[Yoda]

"Reverse Overlap with Left Hand Rolled; Right Hand Turned; and #3 Accumulator Zeroed."

Can you provide a little more detail on the above? He also looks like he barely grips the club

Thought my text description plus the photos pretty well said it all, bgolfing. What specifically are you looking for?

[drewitgolf]

"Reverse Overlap with Left Hand Rolled; Right Hand Turned; and #3 Accumulator Zeroed."

Can you provide a little more detail on the above? He also looks like he barely grips the club

Reverse Overlap (10-1-C)
Left Hand Rolled (4-C-3 as a position)
Right Hand Turned (4-C-2 as a position)
Accumulator Zeroed (6-B-3-B)

[bgolfing]

Reverse Overlap (10-1-C)
Left Hand Rolled (4-C-3 as a position)
Right Hand Turned (4-C-2 as a position)
Accumulator Zeroed (6-B-3-B)

Sorry, I am not versed in the book.