Haney Golf Tip
Putting is the most unique part of the game. Even on Tour you see many different styles and strokes. But despite this, there are certain dos and don’ts that apply, and making sure you have the correct fundamentals will certainly better your chances of holing more putts.
The first thing to consider is your grip on the putter. Every pro removes his or her glove when putting because it helps give them more feel. You should do this too. I favour a standard grip, which is also known as the reverse overlap. This is where the first finger of my left hand overlaps the little finger of my right hand (as I’m a right-handed player), with my thumbs pointing straight down the shaft. This makes it easier to keep the clubface square at impact, which in turn enables you to set the ball off on the intended line.
The second point to note is the ball position. This should be forward in your stance, inside your left toe. This allows you to strike the ball at the start of the upswing, giving you a better roll.
Finally, and just as importantly, keep your eyes over or inside the ball. There has never been a good putter who has his eyes outside the ball. It simply doesn’t allow you to strike the putt with any consistency.
Follow these three fundamentals and you’ll be well on your way to making a few more putts!
About Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab Corporation’s Founder and Chairman, Mr Charles Schwab, is an avid golfer himself. Over the years, he has found both golf and investing are tough games and that there’s no short term fixes. His firm, which is the Official Investment Firm of the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour, strives to guide investors along their investing journey, formulate plans, and provide resources to help investors be successful. When Schwab first opened its doors in 1971, the company knew that the key to success would be getting the fundamentals right. By focusing on the basics, the firm managed to take an early market lead, offering a combination of low prices with fast, efficient order executions, and soon became the United States’ largest discount broker. Today, the company is one of the US’s leading financial services firms with around US$1.92 trillion in client assets. Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd. is a subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corporation.
For more on the connection between golf and investing, visit: www.schwab.com.hk/golf
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