"EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BELLY PUTTING"
We recently posted this at SeeMore Putters Blog. Below is a shorter version of why Belly Putters have grown in popularity. To see full version click here. After a number of belly fittings and talking with our SPi instructors. We have put together a belly package in one place for everyone to learn about the instruction, proper fitting and why so many golfers are having a SeeMore belly as one of their putters.
By John Higgins - SPi Certified Platinum Instructor
Every golfer strives for consistency. Putting is the area of the game where many golfers are the most inconsistent. With belly putters winning multiple PGA Tour events in 2011, more players at all levels are interested in anchoring their putters. The belly putter is now often believed to be the answer to putting woes because it eliminates factors by helping the golfer establish consistent:
The belly putter may be right for you if your hands get extremely involved in your stroke or if you have a tendency to decelerate.
Considerations Before You Switch
Note that the players who are having success on the PGA Tour are able to practice with their new technique much more than the majority of avid golfers. Also, many successful belly putter users have committed to using it long-term. It’s not an instant “cure all” as it requires practice just like any other method in putting. Before switching to a belly putter, make sure to take your standard putter and implement a system for putting by practicing establishing consistent:
We recently posted this at SeeMore Putters Blog. Below is a shorter version of why Belly Putters have grown in popularity. To see full version click here. After a number of belly fittings and talking with our SPi instructors. We have put together a belly package in one place for everyone to learn about the instruction, proper fitting and why so many golfers are having a SeeMore belly as one of their putters.
By John Higgins - SPi Certified Platinum Instructor
Every golfer strives for consistency. Putting is the area of the game where many golfers are the most inconsistent. With belly putters winning multiple PGA Tour events in 2011, more players at all levels are interested in anchoring their putters. The belly putter is now often believed to be the answer to putting woes because it eliminates factors by helping the golfer establish consistent:
- Posture
- Loft on the putter-face
- Release of the putter-head through impact
The belly putter may be right for you if your hands get extremely involved in your stroke or if you have a tendency to decelerate.
Considerations Before You Switch
Note that the players who are having success on the PGA Tour are able to practice with their new technique much more than the majority of avid golfers. Also, many successful belly putter users have committed to using it long-term. It’s not an instant “cure all” as it requires practice just like any other method in putting. Before switching to a belly putter, make sure to take your standard putter and implement a system for putting by practicing establishing consistent:
- Eye position
- Ball position
- Forearm position
- Grip
- Alignment
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