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!
Have these been put up? I really would like to see this..... its snowing even more now and I have time to train some putting.
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Did BG ever explain exactly how his putting stroke is configured? I have used a very similar grip for Many, many years. my stance is different because I am left eye dominant and like to keep my eye just behind the ball. So I set up just with the ball under and about 2" ahead of my left eye. Then I fold my right knee in (kind of a half Arnie) and drop right shoulder slightly ti get a vertical shaft. The only problem it can create fo me is low point is still center so I lift slightly at address, maybe 1/4 in. You may ask how I test this- well I I practice by setting up with a ball held in my lips and I drop it. it should land about 2 1/2 inside and 3 behind ball. I do this drill in my LR many time. Also I set my line with the blade in front of the ball then I lift vertical and over the ball and sole then relift behind ball. So back to grip. My hands are clamps and I rock my shoulders so, in fact I have no true pressure points. The little secret is that if anything I am pulling my hands apart. Yes, that keeps MY hand clamp assembly from wiggling off line and lets it go straight back, accelerate through the blade stay very straight. Read it right and get the distance right then clunk! Maybe BG does some of this funny stuff because putting is a very different game.
In post # 4 you have a tgm decription of his putting motion.
OK- post #4 is sufficient - point being?
Oh by the way I recall learning about this grip ( with separation pressures)as being originated by Paul Runyan back in the early 60's when he was working with Phil Rogers out in the LaJolla area. Not directly but in conversation with another local pro who associated with PR That is why I mentioned it.
Last edited by HungryBear : 02-04-2010 at 09:49 PM.
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