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Former tour player and 1969 Masters champion George Archer, who also won the inaugural Toshiba Senior Classic in 1995 at Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa, was among the best putters the game has ever seen. Although he passed away last September, his thoughts on putting still ring true today. Glenn: When you’re practicing your putting. What are you thinking about? George: Tempo, tempo, tempo. Glenn: How can the average golfer get better tempo? George: Practice keeping your head still and have the feeling that your shoulders are rocking from the base of your neck as you swing your arms back and then through. While you are doing this, try to keep your wrists from breaking. Think still with your body, still with your wrists. Glenn: So the only thing moving is arms and shoulders? George: Yes. I tell myself “quiet hands” when the pressure is on. Glenn: How did you develop such a great touch and feel? George: Here is my secret: Take three balls and practice a lot of lag putts 15 feet to 90 feet and everything in between. Practice 45 minutes a day on these and do it three days a week. Don’t putt the second putt, just gather up the balls and pick another hole. After six months, you have better distance control and you will become a better reader of the greens. I’m a pretty good putter when I practice a lot. When I don’t practice, I don’t putt very good. Glenn Monday is a Los Angeles-based teaching professional and author of “Know Your Swing.” He can be reached at (310) 322-8924. |
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