Adam Scott Putting
 

Why doesn't Adam Scott putt like a normal golfer? Obviously, he can putt anyway he wants, but I think he would putt better the normal way.

I would assume that he has tried it both ways (long putter or short putter) and he finds that he putts better with a long putter.

Why do some drinkers prefer whiskey to vodka?

Most vodka cheaper. Some way cheaper.

As for Adam Scott, he had to change his technique few years ago, if I remember correctly now can’t’ wedge putter into your chest. Has to be all hands/arms now?

Correct. You cannot anchor the putter to your chest when you putt.

Because extra putts cost pros money.

Perhaps he knows more then the average golf hacker?

So glad they established that rule.

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Why???

Because he can!

Can you define "normal golfer?"

You should attend his next tournament and share your advice. I am sure he is anxious to find someone to help him.

His putting style as compared to at least 95 percent of all other golfers, both pros and amateurs. He has every right to putt that way, but he is not one of the better putters on tour.

Slightly off topic, but I remember when Sam Snead started putting with the ball between his legs. They banned it only because it didn't look dignified. Now, you need to have both feet on the same side of the line of the putt.

He is trying to eliminate the yips. The longer putter is more stable, wobbles less during a stroke. At least that is the theory. The USGA was challenged by the longer putter when it first came on the market about 20 years ago. It was allowed to anchor on the body, and in doing so, eliminated several degrees of freedom. A putter can go up, down, in out, rotate, etc. If a putter can be anchored to the chest, many of these movements are eliminated, so the USGA said, ok, you can use the longer putter but it can't be anchored.

That said, the longer putter is more stable because it is heavier and has more resistance to wobbling. At the pro level, putting makes the difference. Zalatoris and Dechambeau both have putters with longer grips positioned along their forearm, trying to keep the putter stable and consistent. That's all Adam Scott is trying to do, and obviously he feels he putts better with it. What I have heard is the one knock on longer putters is distance control.

I have tried a short putter and a long putter. I can’t make putts with any of them.

What Tournament were you on this weekend?

There is no "normal" way to putt. It's the most individual part of the game and there are a variety of ways that both pros abd amateurs grip and stroke the putter. Have you seen Bryson putt?

Putting is line and speed. Adam put mostly good strokes on his putts but 1 of these variables was off all day.

None. It's a spectator sport, like football. Thousands of people comment about football players all year, but almost none of them actually play football.

Adam had the yips. This can happen at anytime but usually as you get older. Not to brag but I use to be a very good putter by using the left hand low style for 20 plus years. One day, a couple years ago, I got the yips and from that day until today putting has been a struggle. I also observed that Adam Scott had issues with his irons at the BMW Championship. This problem too comes with age. Neither of these issues keeps you from playing and enjoying golf if you have the right attitude. Fore!

He putted great the day before. Struggled on Sunday. Golf is a cruel game.

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Adam Scott made 20 birdies & an eagle this week. He tied for 2nd and won 1.5 million dollars.

I’m guessing his response would be, ‘don’t cry for me Argentina‘! 😎

You make a fair point. However, I bet he still would rather have won.

A lot of problems come with age! Ain’t just golf!

Out the "top 50 PGA" golfers (some 1/2 his age)......................he kicked most of their ___'s.

I would not change.


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According to the stats, he is ranked 32 in putting.

Golf Stat and Records | PGA TOUR

He is lucky to have a caddy like you...

Re: why you can’t anchor your putter….

Because it makes putting too easy. Same reason you can’t putt croquet-style… you have to have both feet on the same side of the ball so you’re forced to adjust for an additional sight axis.

He should also not wear red but he can do whatever he feels like doing?

Simple, He has had the yips! His way to cope with the problem.

Putting very well today.

Maybe you have a better topic? Six years on TOTV and never started a thread.