[retiredguy123]

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.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

Why do some drinkers prefer whiskey to vodka?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Why do some drinkers prefer whiskey to vodka?

Most vodka cheaper. Some way cheaper.

[Topspinmo]

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?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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.

[FredMitchell]

Because extra putts cost pros money.

[Rwirish]

Perhaps he knows more then the average golf hacker?

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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

So glad they established that rule.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by La lamy

So glad they established that rule.

Why???

[BobbyM46]

Because he can!

[txfan]

Can you define "normal golfer?"

[MarkD1981]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

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

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by txfan

Can you define "normal golfer?"

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.

[racquetdude]

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.