Phil Mickelson putting grip was developed in association with Dave Stockton, known as one of the games greatest putter. The following is a picture demonstration of Phil Mickelson Putting Grip.

His old putting method overlapped the index finger of his lead hand over the knuckles of his trail hand as many golfers do. But according to Stockton, the straight finger creates tension all the way up your lead arm. Stockton alleviated the tension by adding a crook or a bend in the overlapping finger. Info and picture courtesy of beginner golfer blog.

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07 July 2011 in Putting Tips 0 Comments

Dave Stockton, the former PGA champion was one hell of a good putter and he is renowned for his putting tips. Stockton has worked with some of the greatest names in Golf, Annika Sorenstam, Phil Mickelson, Michelle Wie etc.

Dave Stockton’s Putt to Win: Secrets For Mastering the Other Game of Golf.

Stockton has written and published a Golf book, Dave Stockton’s Putt to Win: Secrets For Mastering the Other Game of Golf.In the book Stockton stresses the need to focus on your technique plus your mental attitude

Dave Stockton Putting technique

To roll the ball well on the greens, get a putter with about 4 degrees of loft. All of the best players he has worked with, including Tiger Woods, use around 4 degrees of loft.

Dave Stockton Putting Grip

The hands are pressed forward ahead of the club and the stance is slightly wider.

Dave Stockton Putting Tips (mental attitude) from golf digest

Make it quick- don’t try so hard

Relax don’t think too much

Be Wary of advice, they may mean well but they will only distract you

Check out 10 putting Tips Golf Digest Dave Stockton

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06 June 2011 in Putting Tips 0 Comments