Long putter stroke using the claw grip.

Adam Scott and Steve Williams on the practice green at the 2011 BMW Championship at Cog

Golf can be a lot simpler, a lot more fun, by mastering a few basic fundamentals. One of these is the putting grip. Keith demonstrates how by gripping the putter in your palms, rather than in your fingers, you can remove unwanted wrist motion from your putting. The result is a more consistent putting stroke. And a more consistent stroke leads to more putts made. Since putting is 40-45% of every golfer’s score, regardless of skill level, improving your putting is the fastest way to reduce your score. Regardless of whether you use a conventional grip, a cross-handed grip, the “claw” grip, or a belly or long putter, gripping the putter in your palms can improve your stroke. Grip the putter in your palms. Caress the putt with your right palm. Make more consistent strokes. Make more putts!

VegasVideoNetwork.com Terri Clark of Wildhorse golf academy joins Dennis on this edition of Golf Other Fore-Letter Words. Together they review Webb Simpson’s playoff win with a long putter, wonder if Faldo’s assertion that Tiger’s best days are behind him is true, and debate if a woman will ever make it on the PGA Tour.

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VegasVideoNetwork.com Golf Other Fore-Letter Words host Dennis Silvers is joined by Terry Koehler, president of SCOR Golf. They review Webb Simpson’s first PGA win, discuss if long putters should be banned, and debate the usefulness of gap wedges.

Should the long putter be permitted? Should the long putter be allowed to be anchored to the body while being used in a putting stroke? Should we be allowed to take relief with the long putter?

I am 15 and can hit my shots fairly long and accurate. I cant backspin yet but can stick the ball… On 18 holes I normally shoot a mid 80. But I keep track of my putts per round and if I improoved Id be shooting low 70s as mainly every hole I have a chance for birdie or pars. Bogeys come from 3 putts. Is there any way to help putting, I bought the new Nike Method putter and it is great and I plan on buying a bigger winn grip. Is there any other proven putting helping method.. PLEASE! I want a 6.4 handicap to go into USA Junior Amatuer tournament and I know if my putting was great id be close to scratch. I dont want to sound cocky but its true. Someone plz show me anything I will take any advice that is good. THANK YOU SO MUCH

How to fit and use a belly putter: find out how to get the right belly putter fit and some basics of how to use a belly putter most efficiently

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What should i expect out of my first round of golf, like my score, how long it’ll take,etc. I’m playing at a local 9 hole course. I’m 14 year old, mainly into baseball, decided to pick up golf, my grandfather bought me clubs and all (not cheap ones, Warrior driver, 5 and 7 wood, Wilson Di9 irons, Callaway Sand Wegde,and a Ping Putter) Also, any tips would be great! Thanks

Hi there, so my dad’s friend gave me a Cleveland Putter that he said goes with a matching set, the club or stick itself, look almost like a Pool Que, and seems a bit loose, and dated, but in decent condition. I guess my question is that the Putter is heavier, and i think it, and the ones with the set are a Man’s Set. So Should i get these clubs and use them? I figure that with the weight i can Increase my power level and distance, when i start using lighter Woman’s clubs when i rejoin my schools Golf team. My other and last question is that I’m Fairly short ("5’3"), and would this be a good choice when the putter is up to my waist. I’m sorry that this is so long but i just want to make sure i explained enough. THANKS.