The other day, we looked at some putting stats from the PGA Tour last season and why the short game is so important. Sixty to 65% of strokes are played from 100 yards and in (43% of those are putts)! Harvey Penick, one of the greatest golf teachers of all time, believed that 90% of practice time should be spent on the short game. Here are the answers to the quiz on the crucial elements of putting:
1.) Aim = Putter face angle; both at address and at impact; crucial to accuracy
2.) Path = A slight arc that decreases as you get closer to the hole
3.) Rhythm = Applying consistency with varying lengths of stroke
4.) Green Reading = Difficult to teach, acquired skill over time
5.) Power Source = From the upper arms, not the wrists and hands
6.) Routine = Consistency with this reduces tension
7.) Stability = Necessary in the lower body for accurate putting
8.) Putter Fitting = Proper length should allow arms to hang freely below shoulders
9.) Attitude = The most important aspect in putting is believing that you’re a good putter