Quick update on latest theories

Straight left arm - OK, but still making some disruptive moves and still trying to hit too hard to compensate for my slightly shorter backswing. Playing the ball from centre is OK, but might need to move it an inch forward with driver because perhaps I'm putting too much spin on drives.

Rhythm - slow backswing not a great idea; far better to swing back freely without thinking about speed, while making sure that the transition to the downswing is not rushed. Relates to not hitting too hard.

Front foot - conscious of the need to move onto the front foot, but it's not a preoccupation. Hopefully, it has become ingrained, at least partially. I may need to revisit this 'fundamental' later.

Long putting - not bad; made a couple of good 4 metre putts, but left a few longer ones short. Not easy because of the previous nights rain and some uncertainties re speed. Using the shoulders is important here as in short putting, though for slightly different reasons.

Short putting - missed 2 short putts with lip-outs and maybe 2 or 3 other shortish opportunities. Reasonably happy with gripping down and using the Vardon grip. Need to continue to work on rocking the shoulders rather than using the hands and wrists.

Overall - not very good;  maybe 4 out of 10 for the last game. Will stay with the straight left arm and new putting theories for now.