PERFECTSTROKE™ - GOLF INSTRUCTION
PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
PERFECTSTROKE

Written by Mark Officer
Australian PGA Member

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We use SAM PuttLab for Putting Stroke Analysis
 SAM Putt Lab analyses the 28 most important parameters of your putting stroke and displays the results in easy to understand graphic reports. Discover your individual strengths and weaknesses!
  
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TRAINING PROGRAM
  1. The Grip
  2. Alignment
  3. Set Up
  4. Power Sources
  5. The Full Swing
  6. Shaping Shots
  7. Ball Flight Laws
  8. Putting
  9. Chipping
  10. Pitching
  11. Bunker Shots
  12. Video Analysis
  13. Analysis & Performance
  14. SAM PuttLab

Section 8 - Putting

 PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
SAM PuttLab
It analyses the 28 most important parameters of your putting stroke and displays the results in easy to understand graphic reports. Discover your individual strengths and weaknesses for a better and more efficient training.
After analysis by the SAM Puttlab system the best way to practice and make sure that you implement any corrections to your putting stroke is to use the Perfectstroke Putting System which includes the Perfectstroke Putting Aid, the Channel Mirror, the Perfectstroke Putting Mirror and the Perfectstroke Putting Line.
Swing Analysis

Putting Mirror
Using the PERFECTSTROKE™ Putting Mirror you will ensure that your eyes are positioned correctly over the ball and the putterhead and your shoulder alignment is parallel to the target line. The graphics provide for perfect alignment of the putterface and this aid can be used on all manner of putts breaking, straight and various lengths. Can be used in conjunction with the Perfectstroke Putting Aid, Putting Line and Guideline Laser. Great for practice indoors and on the practice putting green.
Using the PERFECTSTROKE™ Putting Mirror you will ensure that your eyes are positioned correctly over the ball and the putterhead and your shoulder alignment is parallel to the target line. The graphics provide for perfect alignment of the putterface and this aid can be used on all manner of putts breaking, straight and various lengths. Can be used in conjunction with the Perfectstroke Putting Aid, Putting Line and Guideline Laser. Great for practice indoors and on the practice putting green.
PERFECTSTROKE

Fixes & Faults
For the first time on DVD, David Leadbetter and star pupil, Nick Price (acknowledged as one of golf’s finest ball strikers), bring you a unique perspective on mastering the game of golf. Faults & Fixes will help you iron out the everyday errors that creep into your game. It will also show you how to identify your faults and demonstrate precisely how to correct them. Don’t miss out on clear-cut solutions for your every day playing problems! This Golf DVD is approximately 90 minutes in length.
David Leadbetter
 

There are many different styles of putting but what you want to use is a method that is simple and easily repeatable and one which you can develop a feel for distance. There is no requirement to develop a great deal of club head speed in putting so we want to almost eliminate the body turn, mainly using arms in the putting stroke with no wrist cock. 

In the set up position it’s important that the putter face be aligned at right angles to the target line. To help with this the eyes need to be directly over the ball, over the putter head and over the target line.
In the set up position it’s important that the putter face be aligned at right angles to the target line. To help with this the eyes need to be directly over the ball, over the putter head and over the target line. In the set up position it’s important that the putter face be aligned at right angles to the target line. To help with this the eyes need to be directly over the ball, over the putter head and over the target line. In the set up position it’s important that the putter face be aligned at right angles to the target line. To help with this the eyes need to be directly over the ball, over the putter head and over the target line.
Eyes over the ball ... ... forward in stance ... ... keep body quiet.
     

Alignment should be parallel with all parts of the body to encourage a stroke that travels along the target line.  The club head on the back swing will travel slightly to the inside and the face should appear to open slightly and then on the through swing the club head will travel slightly to the inside again and the face should appear to close.  This amount of travelling to the inside on the back swing and through swing however is very small as is the opening and closing of the clubface.

This slight to the inside move on the back and through swings and the slight opening and closing of the putter face occurs because of the angle that the shaft goes into the head. If the shaft could go into the head at right angles then the putter could travel straight back and through and the face could remain square.
This slight to the inside move on the back and through swings and the slight opening and closing of the putter face occurs because of the angle that the shaft goes into the head. If the shaft could go into the head at right angles then the putter could travel straight back and through and the face could remain square. This slight to the inside move on the back and through swings and the slight opening and closing of the putter face occurs because of the angle that the shaft goes into the head. If the shaft could go into the head at right angles then the putter could travel straight back and through and the face could remain square. This slight to the inside move on the back and through swings and the slight opening and closing of the putter face occurs because of the angle that the shaft goes into the head. If the shaft could go into the head at right angles then the putter could travel straight back and through and the face could remain square.
Putter face square at address moves slightly inside and face opens inside again and closes slightly
 

However a rule of golf is in place which requires that the shaft goes into the head at least at a 10 degree angle.  These actions of the putter face  opening and closing in relation to the path can easily be defined by using the PerfectstrokeTM Putting Aid. 
The PerfectstrokeTM Putting Aid is designed so that the shaft of the putter rest’s on a rail which is positioned above the ground. The shaft is kept in contact with the rail during the backstroke and through stroke and that means that because of the angle of the shaft going into the head the head will swing slightly inside/inside and the face will open and close slightly in relation to the target line.  

The ball position should be forward in the stance to encourage the ball being met right at the very bottom of the swing arc and the style of grip is going to be a preference but the most popular putting grip is the reverse overlap putting style.  This is where the index finger of the left hand sits outside of the fingers of the right hand, both thumbs run down the flat front side of the grip, the butt end of the club underneath the heel pad of the hand so as to reduce any side to side wrist action.
The ball position should be forward in the stance to encourage the ball being met right at the very bottom of the swing arc and the style of grip is going to be a preference but the most popular putting grip is the reverse overlap putting style. This is where the index finger of the left hand sits outside of the fingers of the right hand, both thumbs run down the flat front side of the grip, the butt end of the club underneath the heel pad of the hand so as to reduce any side to side wrist action. The ball position should be forward in the stance to encourage the ball being met right at the very bottom of the swing arc and the style of grip is going to be a preference but the most popular putting grip is the reverse overlap putting style. This is where the index finger of the left hand sits outside of the fingers of the right hand, both thumbs run down the flat front side of the grip, the butt end of the club underneath the heel pad of the hand so as to reduce any side to side wrist action. The ball position should be forward in the stance to encourage the ball being met right at the very bottom of the swing arc and the style of grip is going to be a preference but the most popular putting grip is the reverse overlap putting style. This is where the index finger of the left hand sits outside of the fingers of the right hand, both thumbs run down the flat front side of the grip, the butt end of the club underneath the heel pad of the hand so as to reduce any side to side wrist action. PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
Golf Australia DVD
 No other international sport inspires as much frustration, instruction, enjoyment and participation as golf. Every day, all over Australia, individuals, teams, corporations and the pros, practice, play and dream of the perfect shot at their favourite hole on the idyllic course. More than 11% of Australia’s population regularly play the game. Includes course reviews, coaching advice, equipment updates, rule explanations, fitness tips and much more.

From Beginner
to Winner
David Leadbetter, renowned for working with the world’s top golfers has designed a DVD aimed at improving a novice’s game. Computer graphics have been combined with footage taken from all the key angles, to give the clearest possible understanding of the golf swing and how to correct common faults. Also covered are the essential components of the swing set-up, grip, posture, and alignment. By teaching you the fine art of pitching, chipping, bunker play and putting, Leadbetter instructs you on how to cut shots off your score when you are close to the green. Good course tactics are imperative to playing good golf. Key areas covered include developing a routine, picking strategic targets, club selection and swing thoughts. This Golf DVD is approximately 95 minutes in length.
David Leadbetter

PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
Channel
Putting Mirror
The PERFECTSTROKE™ Channel Putting Mirror has been designed to help perfect clubface alignment at address, correct eye positioning and improves clubface control and stroke path. It can be used equally effectively on the practice putting green or on the carpet at home or the office.
The PERFECTSTROKE™ Channel Putting Mirror has been designed to help perfect clubface alignment at address, correct eye positioning and improves clubface control and stroke path. It can be used equally effectively on the practice putting green or on the carpet at home or the office.
PERFECTSTROKE
PERFECTSTROKE™ is a golf company that specialises in the manufacture and supply of golf training aids. It also provides golf instruction services ranging from individual golf lessons, one, two and three day golf school training programs to full time training courses for international and domestic students. PERFECTSTROKE™ for all golf swing & putt stroke training aids and professional golf coach supplies.
Thumbs down the front Ball forward in stance Reverse overlap style
 

The lower part of the body should remain still during the putting stroke as any movement here could influence the swing path or the club face control during the swing.

Backswing and through swing length can vary but in order to help develop a feel for this it’s recommended that the backswing and through swing almost match up. The clubhand should also appear to move the same height off the ground in the backswing as it does in the through swing.  When the ball is needed to travel further distances the backswing will just be a little bit longer as will the through swing. This is the easiest way to develop a feel for distance rather than hitting the ball harder with the same length backswing. Matching backswing and through swing is a more effective way of developing this feel.
Backswing and through swing length can vary but in order to help develop a feel for this it’s recommended that the backswing and through swing almost match up. The clubhand should also appear to move the same height off the ground in the backswing as it does in the through swing. When the ball is needed to travel further distances the backswing will just be a little bit longer as will the through swing. This is the easiest way to develop a feel for distance rather than hitting the ball harder with the same length backswing. Matching backswing and through swing is a more effective way of developing this feel. Backswing and through swing length can vary but in order to help develop a feel for this it’s recommended that the backswing and through swing almost match up. The clubhand should also appear to move the same height off the ground in the backswing as it does in the through swing. When the ball is needed to travel further distances the backswing will just be a little bit longer as will the through swing. This is the easiest way to develop a feel for distance rather than hitting the ball harder with the same length backswing. Matching backswing and through swing is a more effective way of developing this feel. Backswing and through swing length can vary but in order to help develop a feel for this it’s recommended that the backswing and through swing almost match up. The clubhand should also appear to move the same height off the ground in the backswing as it does in the through swing. When the ball is needed to travel further distances the backswing will just be a little bit longer as will the through swing. This is the easiest way to develop a feel for distance rather than hitting the ball harder with the same length backswing. Matching backswing and through swing is a more effective way of developing this feel.
Maintain Y between arms and shaft match up back swing length and through swing length
 

One of the most challenging variables in putting is the contours on the green.  You need to be able to read the slope, the borrow on the green for each putt, whether or not it be left or right, right to left, downhill or uphill. And when you do determine the lie of the land, it’s going to make the ball roll slightly to the left or to the right. You need to allow this distance either side of the hole and allow the slope to carry the ball towards the hole.
One of the most challenging variables in putting is the contours on the green. You need to be able to read the slope, the borrow on the green for each putt, whether or not it be left or right, right to left, downhill or uphill. And when you do determine the lie of the land, it’s going to make the ball roll slightly to the left or to the right. You need to allow this distance either side of the hole and allow the slope to carry the ball towards the hole. One of the most challenging variables in putting is the contours on the green. You need to be able to read the slope, the borrow on the green for each putt, whether or not it be left or right, right to left, downhill or uphill. And when you do determine the lie of the land, it’s going to make the ball roll slightly to the left or to the right. You need to allow this distance either side of the hole and allow the slope to carry the ball towards the hole. One of the most challenging variables in putting is the contours on the green. You need to be able to read the slope, the borrow on the green for each putt, whether or not it be left or right, right to left, downhill or uphill. And when you do determine the lie of the land, it’s going to make the ball roll slightly to the left or to the right. You need to allow this distance either side of the hole and allow the slope to carry the ball towards the hole.
ThePerfectstrokeTM Aid helps to develop good alignment skills and excellent stroke path and clubface control.
     
One of the most challenging variables in putting is the contours on the green. You need to be able to read the slope, the borrow on the green for each putt, whether or not it be left or right, right to left, downhill or uphill. And when you do determine the lie of the land, it’s going to make the ball roll slightly to the left or to the right. You need to allow this distance either side of the hole and allow the slope to carry the ball towards the hole. One of the most challenging variables in putting is the contours on the green. You need to be able to read the slope, the borrow on the green for each putt, whether or not it be left or right, right to left, downhill or uphill. And when you do determine the lie of the land, it’s going to make the ball roll slightly to the left or to the right. You need to allow this distance either side of the hole and allow the slope to carry the ball towards the hole. One of the most challenging variables in putting is the contours on the green. You need to be able to read the slope, the borrow on the green for each putt, whether or not it be left or right, right to left, downhill or uphill. And when you do determine the lie of the land, it’s going to make the ball roll slightly to the left or to the right. You need to allow this distance either side of the hole and allow the slope to carry the ball towards the hole.
Using the Perfectstroke and Guideline Laser together to practice alignment and correct stroke path and clubface control.
 
 
 
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