Lee Westwood has been playing some amazing golf this year and one reason is a change in his putting grip. This change in putting grip was from advice by Putting Tips guru Dave Stockton.
When they started working together this year, Stockton sensed that Westwood was wearing out the rubber of his putting grip, because he was so tense over the ball.
Stockton just asked Westwood to ease the pressure on his putting grip: And the results have been coming. Lee Westwood putting stroke has got better and his short game has got lower.
Dave Stockton says, putting grip is not rocket science, He advices,
Grip the putter any way you like, as long as it doesn’t hinder your left hand’s role in the stroke. But make sure to grip the club in your fingers. The shaft should run up the lifeline of your left hand for clubface control, but your fingers must contact the grip (right). You can drop the right forefinger down the shaft, but don’t steer with it. Forget about what your palms are doing. Fingers equal feel. Source, Golf Digest.
For nice view of Lee Westwood Putting Grip and how he locks his fingers, watch this video
Our Golf Tip of the day is how to improve your putting stroke by adding lead tape on your putter. Lead tape adds weight to the putter and this helps to keep the wrists firmer through the putting stroke.
Even Tiger Woods has reportedly said that he has put some lead tape on his putter. He has stated, “It’s always worked in the past.”
So if you feel you are unable to firmly grip your putter because, you have weak hands or sweaty hands you may consider adding lead tape on your putter.
Remember to make a correct putting stroke you need keep the wrists firm through the putting stroke. Lead tape on putter will help you get that firm grip when putting.
The putting stroke is the easiest stroke in golf but one of the toughest shots to make in your mind. You have to believe you can make the putt, be positive and you will reap the results. If you have negative thoughts then it is most likely you will not make the putt. A positive frame of mind will ensure better putting believe me.
After you get the correct mechanics of goof putting, Correct posture, putting grip and eye vision. Make sure the stuff between your ears is in good attitude. A relaxed and positive mind will ensure you get your putting stroke right!
Positive thinking is expecting, talking and visualizing with certainty what you want to achieve, as an accomplished fact.
