Putting Swing Formulas Help Minimise 3 Putts!
As an example for a down hill putt with the grain running towards the hole from 48 feet this putting system allows you to come up with a swing length to get to the hole. From there you will stand behind the ball and practice your putting swing to get a feel for what is required while also looking at the distance. The general putting swing formula is as follows:- Establish your 6, 12, 24 and 36 foot putting swing lengths on a flat area putting across the grain. These are known as your standard putting swing Length (SPSL)and standard back swing Putting length (SBSPL). An easy reference is developing a swing tempo that gives you a swing length that is 1/24 of the distance of the putt. If you have a different swing tempo you can design your own putting swing chart at say 1/20, 1/15 to 1/12. Check out this video from UTube for some good advice.
As an example a 6 foot putt has a 3 inch total swing length using the 1/24 formula (72/24=3) . The swing length is a 1 1/2 inche back swing and the follow through from the top of the back swing to the end of the follow through is 3 inches. SBSL Swing distances for a 1/24 swing formula are as follows:- Length Back Swing Full Swing Length (SBSPL) (SPSL) 3 feet = 3/4 inches 1.1/2 inches 6 Feet = 1 1/2 inches 3 inches 9 Feet = 2 1/4 inches 4 1/2 inches 12 Feet = 3 inches 6 inches 15 feet = 3 3/4 7.1/2 inch 24 feet = 6 inches 12 inches 36 feet = 9 inches 18 inches 48 feet = 12 inches 24 inches So for a putt into the grain you may need to add 10% to the shot. If it's a 15 foot putt up hill SBSL = 7.5 inches + 3/4 of an inch for the grain component. The total swing swing length will be 8.1/4 inches. The adjustment to allow for uphill and down hill putts, grain and wind factors may vary the SBSL by between 10 and 60 percent. The formula is only a way of conceptualizing the swing required and if the results are incorrect it gives you a reference for the next time you play the hole, or it will allow you to add in another factor for future putts in your current round. The classic example is when your local club has championship rounds they make the greens extra fast. On those days your standard SBSL might have to be reduced by 30% to allow for the faster greens before you apply any other factors. The other thing to take into consideration is the time a putt takes. Down hill putts actually take longer than uphill putts. The reason for this is that a down hill putt has to be hit at a lower velocity to reach the distance and an uphill putt decelerates quicker due to gravity. To get some feeling of the actual time of the shot its a good idea to count the time the shot will take. This will give you an extra dimension to preparing for the shot and it will help your tempo for the shot. Shot Flat Mild Down hill slope Mild Up Hill Slope12 foot Putt 3 4 2.524 foot putt 4 5 3.536 foot putt 4.5 6.5 448 foot put 6.5 8.5 5 Each course will very depending on the greens speed but once again it's just a guide to help visualize the shot. The faster the greens the more time required for flat and uphill putts as the ball has to travel slower to get to the same distance. Quick Putting Tip Both thumbs on top of the the grip for feel, still head, weight favoring the left foot, swing path like the opening and closing of a door, solid rap and most of all a consistent stroke every time. Putting Left Hand Down Tip The big benefit to putting left hand down is that the natural set up automatically allows for a straight left wrist with your left forearm. To increase stability run your right hand index finger on top of the fingers of your left hand and kink your wrist out away from your body so your hands drop vertical. This will set your wrists both ways. Quick Putting Practice Tip Practice 6 12 18 24 and 36 foot putts as you may find the distance shots a little hard to get use too. And If your not a Pro the average putt in regulation will be from around 36 feet! Quick Putting Practice Routine Tip For a practice routine for putting mark out from a hole 6,12,24,36 and 48 feet get a with a tee at each point and drop 4 balls at each tee. Your goal is to sink them or leave the balls 14 inches to 3 feet past the hole. If a ball finishes short start from the 12 foot marker again. Try this system on a flat surface up grain, down grain and across grain then on uphill and down hill putts. Try this system on a flat surface up grain, down grain and across grain then on uphill and down hill putts. Now try it on an uphill putt and a down hill and note the grain on these putts as well to get a general feel. Check out more putting tips Return from putting swing fundamentals to quick easy golf tips home page
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