HomerJSimpson
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Aimpoint
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I should warn you, starting an aimpoint thread is against forum guidelines and brings with it a warning point
(I may have made this up but even still.........)
HomerJSimpson
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Merely reporting what the GM Powers that be are writing. Surely that is a bonus star for spreading their work
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
AimPoint under attack again as footage from U.S. Open enrages golf fans
On Thursday’s first round of the U.S. Open, the putting technique “AimPoint” was once again under attack due to the slow play it seems to create. The video that drew attention this time was one of Viktor Hovland and Max Homa parading around the green simultaneously. Gabby Herzig of the Athletic...
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As with anything in putting it doesn’t matter how you read the greens if you still can’t put a consistent stroke on the ball or actually start the ball on the right line
Aimpoint has been around for years now - don’t think there is anyone at the club that uses it and only came across one guy in a scratch match that used it ( yep he was very slow and didn’t sink a putt all day long )
If you are playing at you home course week in week out then you will know how the green rolls and should know the green slopes etc
There will no doubt be people who are good putters but couldn’t read a book so Aimpoint may help them
But whilst it allowed someone to reduce their handicap ( was it all down to putting ) how many have had their handicap go up since they started using it
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HomerJSimpson
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And so it starts. Someone dismissing it without ever trying it. Think you must be alone. I know at least half a dozen at my club using it and all say there putting is improved including an ex pro. Just because you think you know the greens doesn't mean to say the putt is always the same. Whilst you are entitle to an opinion please do not dismiss it out of hand if you have never tried itAimPoint under attack again as footage from U.S. Open enrages golf fans
On Thursday’s first round of the U.S. Open, the putting technique “AimPoint” was once again under attack due to the slow play it seems to create. The video that drew attention this time was one of Viktor Hovland and Max Homa parading around the green simultaneously. Gabby Herzig of the Athletic...
As with anything in putting it doesn’t mate how you read the greens if you still can’t put a consistent stroke on the ball or actually start the ball on the right line
Aimpoint has been around for years now - don’t think there is anyone at the club that uses it and only came across one guy in a scratch match that used it ( yep he was very slow and didn’t sink a putt all day long )
If you are playing at you home course week in week out then you will know how the green rolls and should know the green slopes etc
There will no doubt be people who are good putters but couldn’t read a book so Aimpoint may help them
But whilst it allowed someone to reduce their handicap ( was it all down to putting ) how many have had their handicap go up since they started using it
Backache
Assistant Pro
I've only seen one person use it who I've played with and he was not aa particularly good putter with it and he was slow. But I don't know what he was like without it and he was slow at everything else.
Not when it is an aimpoint discussion
HomerJSimpson
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You're a hard manNot when it is an aimpoint discussion
I really don't get all these "it takes too long". If you haven't done it within 15-20 secods tops you aren't using Aimpoint Express correctly. Even Jamie Donaldson the Aimpoint European director of coaching who works with the tour pros says the same thing and when does the course he times your read.
I remember past threads, I know how busy the mods are likely to be
. Maybe it will distract from the WHS threads?
HomerJSimpson
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or the footie one? I merely relaid what our GM lords and masters are putting out there so maybe they are to blame. An article about being custom fitted for your tees is far less conentiousI remember past threads, I know how busy the mods are likely to be
SteveW86
Head Pro
Come on homer, you cant post a thread, pretty much invite criticism and then moan when someone gives their opinion of it.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
The Son of my mate uses it...he's a decent putter anyway and from my perspective, he doesn't seem to hole more putts than he did before he started.
One of the facets of Aimpoint relys on you being able to determine break with your feet astride the line of your putt.
I've tried this and, unless it's a 3 foot break, I just can't feel it.
I certainly can't feel half a cup of break....but I can see it.
Add into that..on our greens you'd need 15 fingers on eeach hand to show the breaks on some greens....
I understand the science behind it and, just like having a line on your ball and lining it up, as long as people get on with it I really don't care what they do.
It's not something I feel the need to explore
One of the facets of Aimpoint relys on you being able to determine break with your feet astride the line of your putt.
I've tried this and, unless it's a 3 foot break, I just can't feel it.
I certainly can't feel half a cup of break....but I can see it.
Add into that..on our greens you'd need 15 fingers on eeach hand to show the breaks on some greens....
I understand the science behind it and, just like having a line on your ball and lining it up, as long as people get on with it I really don't care what they do.
It's not something I feel the need to explore
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
I remember past threads, I know how busy the mods are likely to be
Maybe we need a Trilby Tour thread
I suspect GM may have some sort of partnership with Donaldson so what better than to get a new article out there
Junior
Tour Winner
I was speaking to a +3 golfer at our club who uses it. He said it vastly improved his putting , especially ant away courses, BUT, you need to really practise the technique. I.e, It’s not a case of going on the course and get presto , it’s an instant cure for bad putters.
Fair play, if it works for you, and you have time to practice, AND you don’t slow up play…..crack on.
Fair play, if it works for you, and you have time to practice, AND you don’t slow up play…..crack on.
3 jabber
Active member
Sounds like you use it and I'm guessing it has improved your game and lowered your hcp?
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Yes, yes and yes
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Of course they have. Or maybe someone tried it and it workedI suspect GM may have some sort of partnership with Donaldson so what better than to get a new article out there
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Fair play to people that spend that level of time practising- must take a lot of patience.
It seemed to have improved both Rose and Scott who use it
For some though they will look for it to the that eureka moment - same with many other ideas that are about - stack and tilt , golf thinking etc
People will always look for the quick improvement
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3 jabber
Active member
Excellent, how many shots did it take off your hcp and what are you down to now? I'm always interested in finding ways to improve, I'm a decent putter but maybe I should look into AP a bit more.
dufferman
Journeyman Pro
I'm one of the half dozen Homer refers to and I can safely say I couldn't putt for toffees until I started using it. I don't think I'm slow on the green, I've used it for years and have it down to a fine art.
My bad putting rounds are now down to being upset with two putts rather than three putts. My handicap has come down to single figures over the years, and I recon aim point had a big help in that!
(@HomerJSimpson you can pay me the tenner for supporting your thread on the weekend)
My bad putting rounds are now down to being upset with two putts rather than three putts. My handicap has come down to single figures over the years, and I recon aim point had a big help in that!
(@HomerJSimpson you can pay me the tenner for supporting your thread on the weekend)
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