The Look

July 9th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

I vividly remember sitting on my parents’ couch on a Sunday afternoon in 1986 watching Jack Nicklaus win his 6th and final Masters. The putts he holed down the stretch sent chills up my spine as I knew history was in the making. Who can forget the great call by Vern Lindquist as the final birdie putt was tracking towards the cup on 17, “Maybe? Yes Sir! The bear is back!

The look on Jack’s face that day as he watched birdie putts role is something we could all copy. His simple approach to swivel the head down the target line allowed him stay steady and make confident strokes. Believe it or not, how you watch the putt role can be just as important as the stroke itself.

Good putting requires confidence, a steady hand and a belief this putt is going in. Next time you are faced with a crucial putt, be aware of how you watch it role. Looking down the target line as your body remains still vs. lifting and rotating could be the answer to holing more putts.

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