Putt Tip (especially at the Club)!

On big breaking putts, roll the ball over a spot.

The greens at the Country Club of Troy are noted for their severe undulations, seldom does one have the opportunity to play a straight putt. If you play putts with severe break, roll the ball over an intermediate target on your selected line. For accuracy, choose a spot closer to your ball than the hole. Once you’ve aimed at the selected spot, think only of speed as you stroke the ball over your intermediate target

Points to Remember:

1. Pick your target based on the speed you intend to roll the ball. Firmly struck putts will break less than those that are lagged to the hole.

2. Guard against aiming your putter at your target but your body toward the hole.Aim your putter squarely at the spot then align your body.

3. Watch your grip pressure. It’s easy to get tense over those big breakers. Grip the club lightly with no tension in your hands or forearms.

4. Hold your head back as you stroke through. Looking up too early forces your shoulders to open and destroys the squareness of your stroke. Your head, in fact, should swivel toward the target as you follow the ball never lift.

5. Keep the putter moving toward the target as you follow through. Few putts are made with a tentive prod.