Reader Question 4
… wondering if you could ask the panel for their thoughts on basic putting fundamentals? I went down and watched the Canadian Open and noticed that there really are a lot of different styles, grips, and even lengths of putters out there. Are there any core elements involved here or is the putting stroke really just completely personal and subjective?
Reader Question 3
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Reader Question from Carl
Reader Question 2
I was hoping to get the panel’s opinion on what the proper ratio or regime might be between practice and playing. It seems to me that there are a lot of things that are better worked on out on the range or within the friendlier confines of a short game area while, in contrast, many parts to the game (and improving your score) can only truly be addressed during an actual round.
To further complicate things there seems to be a movement toward additional factors such as nutrition, the mental side, conditioning, etc (the list is getting longer not shorter). If I really want to shoot lower scores should I be learning while out on the course, concentrating on fine tuning my technique, getting my putter fitted, or changing my diet?
Reader Question 1
I’ve been hearing and seeing a lot of advice about the putting stroke recently which suggests that better putting strokes employ an equal distance in the backswing and follow through. I find equal back, equal forward promotes more of a jerky stroke or recoil. I’m curious to get the opinion(s) of your panel.
PROSpectives
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PGA ProFILE : Rob Bernard
Rob Bernard
Class “A” Teaching Professional
Center of Gravity Golf Academy | Rebel Creek Golf Club
Kitchener Ontario
PGA ProFILE : Gary Bos
Gary Bos
Head Teaching Professional
Gary Bos Golf Academy | Peninsula Lakes Golf Club | Sparrow Lakes Golf Club
Niagara Region
PGA ProFILE: Sean Casey
Sean Casey
Class A Teaching Professional | 2010 CPGA Teacher of the Year
Clublink Academy at Glen Abbey
Oakville, On
PGA ProFILE : Michael Crane
Michael Crane
Class ‘A’ CPGA Head Teaching Professional
Michael Crane Golf Academy operating @ Lionhead Golf & Country Club
Brampton, On
PGA ProFILE : Eric Frederickson
Eric Frederickson
Class “A” Head Teaching Professional
The Kitchener Golf Academy at Doon Valley and Rockway Golf Courses
PGA ProFILE : Robert Hannah
Robert Hannah
Teaching Professional
Rebel Creek Golf Academy
Kitchener, On
PGA ProFile: Danny King
Danny King
Head Teaching Professional
The Performance Academy at Magna
Aurora, On