Putting Forum Contest

[Mike O]

I've not missed one for 2 days.......you can use a" hot wheels " track can't you Mike?

Neil,
Now that's using your intellect!!! I've calculated your totals based on 48 hours and x putts per minute- you've over-taken Bucket and are now in #1 position with 4357 putts in a row. That Bucket sucks with only 2001 putts in a row- not bad for no track though. Make sure you check that track every so often- you don't want a gap in between tracks to cause the streak to end. Keep me posted. Just to make it interesting- I'll bet you can't make the next 1000 with both eyes closed while bending down to pick up a bar of soap in front of you! (P.S. But before you begin that - Bucket would like to know the location of your practice green!

Meanwhile, I putted this morning on a better surface - chose a little right to left slightly down hill putt- best in 45 minutes was 15 in a row. I'll keep you posted on my results. I would imagine compared to a really good putter - I still suck- I'm hoping that Hull or Fort or someone else can post a legitimate #- where I can judge how much better I need to get. Although, if Bagger responded to my request- both should be locked from entering this thread- we'll see.

P.S. Bagger, only 80 emoticons!? Come ON! Break out the checkbook!

[Bagger Lance]

P.S. Bagger, only 80 emoticons!? Come ON! Break out the checkbook!

We need some golf emoticons! I'll check it out.

I made a 6 foot putt today. It was for Eagle.
Does that count?

[Mike O]

We need some golf emoticons! I'll check it out.

I made a 6 foot putt today. It was for Eagle.
Does that count?

Yes,
It does! Your personal record is 1. Keep in mind it is not how many but the effort to beat your previous best that counts. Shoot for two next time. I guess wishes do come true! Thanks for the additional emoticons!!

[Bagger Lance]

Seven from six today.

I enjoyed this game. Started putting well when I went from thinking, "This is for the championship and $1M" to "Gotta beat MikeO on this putt".

[Mike O]

Seven from six today.

I enjoyed this game. Started putting well when I went from thinking, "This is for the championship and $1M" to "Gotta beat MikeO on this putt".

Since the addition of the new emoticons- I'll be changing my signature as soon as I get a new inspiration.

I'll assume the Seven from Six- is Seven in a row from Six feet. Most likely you meant that you had a 7 on the par 3 6th hole today!

Glad you joined the thread. Hey if you can use me as motivation great! But seriously- and just for clarification, this thread isn't about beating everyone else or anyone else- we'll keep the ego out of it as much as possible.
Here are the reasons that I had for starting the thread.
A) I need to be a better putter- so that's number one for me starting the thread

B) It allows one way of measuring how good you are

C) gives you a goal (more in a row than your previous best) to shoot for when you practice - that should make you better by merely having that goal/motivation (of course, mechanics are important- that goes with mentioning). Not to mention that it harkens back to those basketball days and seeing how many free throws in a row I could make- I can relate to this based on previous training.

D) The reason I wanted to know what your handicap, was to see how much better, a lower handicap player is with the putter. But again that's more optional than required. I just would be more motivated if three plus 3 handicaps posted that they all had 25 in a row- and I only have 11, as opposed to a 30 handicapper that was a great putter who had 25 in a row- because I'm looking for specific motivation to lower the handicap.

My current handicap is a 1. So I've had 11 in a row from a flat six foot putt 3 days ago (I'd suggest you also put a date on your post- at least I'll start to do that for my own records), then 15 in a row from a down hill slight right to left (figured the down hill putt might be easier- so not really an official record), and last night never came close in my 1/2 hour practice session session to my record of 11.

I'm sure others will feel this way- I'm not happy with most all of my numbers- say I make five in a row and miss the 6th putt- The thought/feeling I have is "Come on! This isn't that hard! That's pathetic!" Yet, it evidently isn't that easy either!

During the process you do learn things about your stroke and also about the subtle changes in the green!!!- Specially, if you are not putting on some really nice greens- if it is just slightly off- it can move a different direction- depending on imperfections in the green, etc. UGH!

Finally, I'm certainly not saying that this should be your only practice method for putting. I personally like to throw in some competitive putting on the practice green - that puts me into more of an on course pressure situtation.

Thanks,

[Mike O]

Seven from six today.

I enjoyed this game. Started putting well when I went from thinking, "This is for the championship and $1M" to "Gotta beat MikeO on this putt".

Now, if the above is true, then you'd be smart - not just to accept that on the surface but dig into that a little deeper and understand what took place there that you could learn from.

[Bagger Lance]

Now, if the above is true, then you'd be smart - not just to accept that on the surface but dig into that a little deeper and understand what took place there that you could learn from.

MikeO telling me how to be smart. Go figure.
I didn't have much time and my practice green is pathetic right now, but...

Once I started rolling it well, it was because if a better stroke. Nothing mental going on other than taking the putter sweet spot through the line of compression as if the ball wasn't even there. A much shorter backstroke, more efficient motion than what I've been using on the course lately.

Shorter backstroke and firmer stroke through the ball was rolling it well. Noticed I didn't need to look up after the stroke.

Now I'm on a search for a better green.

This is a GREAT way to practice the putting stroke!

[mrodock]

I hit 6 footers for 45 min. and my best was 25 consecutive today. I will be working on this several times in the next couple weeks so I will continue to post my results. I am a 3 handicap, but trending down thanks to fixing the putting.