Putting update

Nothing special going on, but good results with short putts lately as I've employed the 'allow two missed short putts per round' strategy. In fact, I've only missed one short putt in the past two rounds.

One other short putt strategy that is probably helping is the short backswing and keep the club face square strategy. There really is no need for a long or even medium length backswing for short putts - two inches is plenty for a normal three footer. This maximises the chances of keeping the club face square to the chosen line.

Recently heard a tip about putting a good roll on the ball, mainly by keeping the grip end of the club ahead of the club face, i.e. de-lofting slightly and hitting the ball a little on the up and slightly above the equator, rather than below it. It makes sense to me, but there could be a danger of mis-hits if this is taken to extremes.

Longer putting has been fairly good also since I've gone back to a more natural ten finger grip - natural for me anyway. Touch and distance control are the keys here and having as much on the grip as possible seems to me to make sense in terms of maximum touch and feel. Anyway, it seems to me to feel good and I've actually made a few medium and longer putts lately.

Putting update, in summary, 33 putts last round (again).

My chipping improved in the last round, I think because I've realised the importance of acceleration, and also using my lower body to generate some of the hit. This is a work in progress.

Otherwise, I'm persisting with my one plane swing - and notice that when I don't (or can't) turn aggressively enough - the ball will go left and/or hook. I'm driving the ball better and hitting some good fairway woods. Almost hitting them well enough to consider getting a 3-wood and putting a 5-wood back in the bag. That's to be determined.