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Bucket,

More good info. I think "hit it there" is correct as long as you choose your target based on your pattern. In fact, YES. Pick the smallest target you can. Use your imagination to see the flight.

OK, we now have another hole in your game to improve. The trouble with the low spinner (my fav. as well) is that it can be difficult to adjust to changing conditions. The spinner can react with a large variance based on the green condition (firmness, speed, grain, etc). You don't have to abandon your favorite shot, but you do need to learn another basic one. This shot should be softer with less spin, using trajectory to control roll. The method also uses the landing spot as the target, rather than the whole shot. The idea being, if you can control trajectory and landing spot, your short game will be more able to conform to the variety of conditions. You will be more able to take it on the road.

HB

Tell me about your putting. Include your assessment of your abilty under pressure. How do you read greens? Describe philosophy.

hmmmmmm . . . my Putting . . . well in a word . . . SUX!!!

I have streaks where I can putt well. And I make a bunch of putts . . . but then . . . it goes south . . . WAY south.

PUTTING

• I'm a pretty good reader of greens. I pick a high spot and try to roll it there and have it dying there.
• From 12 to 20 feet I can putt . . . but from 8 to 3 . . . I may as well let Stevie Wonder take a stab at it.
• When I miss the short ones . . . I miss the whole freakin' hole.
• Last round of golf . . . I hit 12 greens knock it on 2 par 5's and am pin high on another. . . 3 jack 6 times . . . make NO putts (none zero nada) over 3 feet and shoot 81.
• I'm pretty much feel based. When I'm on I can really putt but . . . but when the feel is gone hello Helen Keller.
• I have problems trusting my alignment.
• My distance control outside of 20 feet is doo doo.
• Actually under pressure I putt a little better on the long ones but the short ones give me fits.

As you can see I'm oooooozing with confidence with the putter.