You may have noticed that more and more touring professionals are using broomstick putters these days. But this equipment trend isn’t just helping elite golfers sink clutch putts. These super long putters can also help players like you develop a smooth, reliable stroke.
According to GOLF Top 100 Alumni Scott Munroe, the broomstick putter is more than just a reliable gamer: it’s also an effective training tool. The reason it’s such a powerful tool, Munroe says, is that it eliminates hands from the battle.
“What it does is make you sway your shoulders and put your hands out [of the movement]” said Munroe. “It’s a great way to calibrate your distances and get used to seeing the ball roll perfectly.”
The key is the extended axle. Because broomstick putters have a higher point of rotation on the body, they naturally encourage you to move the putter with your larger muscles – rather than the small, twitching ones in your hands and wrists. This results in a more pendulum-like stroke that is consistent and much less sensitive to nerves.
Tuck your elbows to mimic the feeling of a broomstick
Don’t have access to a broomstick putter? Don’t worry. Munroe says there’s an easy way to recreate the feel and effect of a broomstick putter:
Step 1. Set your hands: Place your hands on the club with your fingers under the grip.
Step 2. Make a pentagon: Raise the putter in front of you. This should cause your arms to form a pentagon.
Step 3. Cross your elbows: Pull your elbows in so they touch your torso.
Now place the putter back on the ground and make sure you position yourself as if you were going to hit a putt. Begin your practice swing and move the club back and forth, focusing on using your larger muscles.
“What you’re doing is simulating the long putter,” he said. “From this position, all you have to do is rock your shoulders. That will help you putt really well.”
Once you feel comfortable with this pendulum-like motion, you can begin incorporating a ball into your exercise. Watch how the ball rolls as you use Munroe’s drill. If you do it right and use your larger muscles, the ball should roll from end to end every time.
Even if you’ve never thought about adding one to your bag, practicing with a broomstick putter (or simulating one with Munroe’s elbow drill) can be the key to unlocking better mechanics and really making your putts roll, especially under pressure.
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