SIDE SADDLE PUTTING - Its so SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE for SENIOR GOLFERS
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- Опубликовано: 28 мар 2022
- In this video I am joined by Eric Bassett who transformed his putting by changing to a side saddle method. Eric would commonly shot between 38-40 putts a round and dropped to 32 putts per round. Eric explains the putter, the grip, set up and stroke required to switch to the side saddle method. We made this video together on a coaching trip that he attended with me in Fuerteventura. If you have any questions about the method and wanted to get in touch with Eric simply message me at julian@propergolfing.com and I will put you in touch.
Thank you Eric for agreeing to share your golfing story with us all.
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It's great that you explore unique techniques on your channel.
I was fascinated by how Eric’s clubhead moved. I don’t care how it looks. I’m impressed having never seen it before.
I've never seen this style of putting before but enjoyed the positive vibes from it thanks 👍
It’s astonishing tbh, very natural way to putt
As a PGA Professional for over 30 years and golfing since I was 10, I recently switched to this method of putting. It simply works. I teach so many students and when demonstrating how to chip, I toss the ball towards the hole. I seem to make about 50% doing this. One of my students said "why don't you putt that way?" My response was "I don't know." So I switched. I now make many more putts from 20 to 30 feet, and almost automatic from 6 to 10 feet.
So cool! I'd love to see what your stroke looks like.
It really is a good way to putt
@@ericb124 I will try to put together a video, and show my method.
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@@JulianMellor ruclips.net/video/P1QcwowtAjQ/видео.html
Nice video.
Myself I'm into my third year of putting side saddle.
After what I describe as a "military-grade case of yips," that was so bad I could miss the hole by 10 foot either side, I spent two years trying literally everything. ... Longer putters, shorter putters, heavier putters, anchored (before it was illegal), wrist-lock grips, prayer grips, even a couple of arm-lock putters - and I could still yip anything.
So over the winter a little over three years ago I ran across and article about a very successful amateur Randy Haag (his video below), and his side saddle method he'd been using for 25 years. ... So that winter I purchased some used broomstick/long putters off eBay (I didn't want to get too invested in case it too was an utter failure), and after practicing over the winter and getting comfortable enough with it that I took it to the course - and it was the first round I'd played in years in which I didn't yip a putt.
As Mr. Haag said, it takes about a year to get used to it, so you have to be patient (like golfers are known for being patient - LOL) - but I stuck with it, improved over the course of that summer, and my last putt of the season was a 60 footer, up hill, with a huge break, and it fell in the cup.
Last year I custom ordered a LAB Golf putter - finally was able to have one at 79.5-degrees, and during the course of the season I averaged 28.57 putts per round for the year - and now this year I've noticed that even my lag putting has turned all but deadly. ... Can't say that there's any reason to go back to anything else.
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Thank you for sharing this, much appreciated 👏
Very interesting video - thanks for recording it.
My pleasure
I think I recognize you George. You're a Jim Venetos guy right?
Excellent!
What do you like about it Douglas?
Been 'face-on/side-saddle' putting for 2+ yrs now - no turning back - it's a game changer! Went from an 'C grade' std. (traditional style) to an 'A-'. My greatest enemy putting tradionally/side-on was head movement - I literally used to follow the putter-head back & through with my head - terrible - caused me no end of misses and problems for yrs.
I tried a number of putters and settled on a 38" TM spider (counter balance grip) set to a lie angle of 75 degs. Use Sam Snead's style (feet together with slightly bent knees). When people make faces on the green at the sight of it, I tell them they'd find it much more comical watching me miss 2 footers traditional/side-on style. Funny thing is, after watching how well it rolls the ball and how accurate it is, they often have a go themselves after the round :-)
After my recent putting episode I’ll be trying this very seriously over the next few weeks , thanks for sharing your experience
Pretty cool!
It sure is a neat way to putt Tom
Very interesting, will try this out.
It’s a fascinating way of putting for sure
@@JulianMellor Just for fun I'll tap unimportant shorter (sub six foot) putts forward-facing and using only one hand and I've been amazed at how often they go in. Of course it would probably be different when it does matter! I don't have a long putter like Eric's but I'm hoping it will be possible to try it out with a regular one.
Having played golf for 60 years now I have suffered from the terrible yips for 5 years . I switched to side saddle this June and it has absolutely changed my game around ( back down to a 6 cap ) - much more enjoyable and no fear going on the greens ……This is something you should certainly consider for your clients with the yips
So pleased that you’ve sorted things out Doug. Side saddle putting certainly works that’s for sure
Interesting way to putt and makes a lot of sense, I've been doing this on and off the last few years, short putts are a doddle but longer lag putts need practice. Not easy to find good side saddle putters in the UK but putters like the odyssey backstryke can easily be converted with a shaft extension, split grip and aralditing some lead weight to the sole of the putter. The lie angle can be bent fairly easily to be more upright just under 80 degrees.
Yes, a nice way to putt for Sure Will. There is always a method that works and I feel it’s important to share different options. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on side saddle putting too 👍
Id love to see a video on you trying this.
From 20ft and under it was really good for me. I would need to practice it more to get used to long putts but I love the methodology and how it makes the ball roll
I do this with the ball outside my left foot, feet together, lefty golfer, while directly facing the hole & using only my left arm. I lag putt really well this way but 10' & closer, not so much. After I hit a bunch of putts this way, when I go back to my normal setup, my stroke is much better. I haven't tried it while playing, only on the practice green.
It is a cool way to putt, I’ve watched how confident Eric is on the greens - trust is a must
Bill Rountree, 3/1/2024
I’ve been putting sidesaddle for close to ten years. I use it primarily for short putts with a very short backstroke to keep the club face square to the ball. Also for those slippery , fast downhill putts that host barely tap the ball to get it rolling.The first time you sink a curling downhill 12 footer for a birdie you’ll be hooked. Guaranteed.
Hi Bill, that’s great to hear, it works that’s for sure, so many more golfers should try it who struggle with their putting
Just got my putter a F22 from Bobby Grace. Practiced for about an hour or so this evening. Never had a ball roll so easily. Big change and I need a lot of work. Not an easy transition, but at 3-4’ very consistent. Came home at dinner and worked on my putting Matt.
Nice! It's a great putter with a great feel.
Sounds good to me
Julian nice to see you having some alternative styles of golf on the channel. Does Eric chip side saddle?
Ray.....no I do not. I chip with a regular golf chipping stroke.
Thank you, no, he chips the conventional way, Ray. His stroke is so smooth on the course.
A Sam Sneed Story
Sam had just won another golf tournament and was on his way home with his wife.
A police officer pulled him over and approached his car.
Sam rolled down the window and asked the officer what was his problem.
The officer was taken back once he realized who the driver was.
Officer: “Oh, hello Mr Sneed, I noticed that you weren’t wearing your seat belt.
But you did put it on when you saw me.”
Sam: “No that’s not true! I have been wearing it all along!”
Officer, looking across at his wife: “Mrs Sneed, can you please clear this up. Was Sam wearing his seat belt?”
Mrs Sneed: “Officer, I have been married to this gentleman for over 40 years and I have learned not to argue with him when he’s drunk.”
That’s funny 👏👏👏
I'm searching for something to help my putting, because it's the worst part of my game!!!
Some days I'll get lucky, and only have a few 3 putts. But typically putting has become the part of golf that I dread. I'm considering trying a broomstick style, and I came across this video.
At first I thought "this is just another gimmick." But then I heard you say something like "if you ask 100 people to roll a ball into the hole, how are they going to do it?" That makes sense to me!
I'm going to try this new putting style, and cross my fingers....
Be open minded and if you need more help I can put you in touch with Eric, is so knowledgeable on side saddle putting
@@JulianMellor Thank you! My broomstick putter should be here one day this week. I can't wait!!!
Golf has been around since 15th Century. Back then in Scotland they just carved out a piece of wood in the same shape as an iron with a long flat face and called it a putting cleet. These days you have different shapes and materials but it's still a putting cleet. It's traditional but doesn't mean the best way. Perhaps if the same money, research and development with a stretch of creative imagination went into the original putters design, we'd get to it's logical conclusion that facing the hole and using one arm is the superior stroke. I've been face on putting for a few years. Take practice to find your best stroke but there is just so much less to go wrong.
That makes a lot of sense to me 👍
Switched to side saddle 2 years ago and will not go back. My putting improved to where I average 28-32 putts a round as I had trouble even getting to a low of 36 putts per round with the standard way of putting. The Bomar Putting Company and GP putters are two I have used and found both to be outstanding. Both conform to USGA rules. Look them up on RUclips to see examples and google them to go to their websites.
Sounds like your made a massive transformation Paul 👏
Nice! Sounds a lot like my putting story. I don't know why people who are really struggling with their putting don't give this method a try. Oh well....
26 putts today. 28 putts in my last round last week. Been practicing more "lag" putting and it's been making a difference. Right now I feel like I can't miss anything inside of 6'. We'll see how long that lasts lol....
That’s simple awesome, Eric 👏👏👏👏👏
I have just tried this putting technique this past weekend and was draining bombs on the putting greens! I just stand with 80% of my weight on my right foot and on the toes of my left foot like I am tapping in a gimme putt. I can see the line of the putt to the hole much better than traditional putting stance. Give this a try and watch your putts disappear into the cup! 😂
That’s awesome, Kevin. I too find it easy to line up with this method
The best method of side-saddle putting was described in the book, "Seven Days in Utopia". You faced the hole and using a putter that went all the way up to your shoulder, you would hold it so that the shaft was aligned with your right arm. The left hand held the top of the putter while your right arm/hand applied the hit. It's the natural way to roll a ball with the proper tool. I'd love to try it and stop trying to force golfers into some USGA stuffed shirt's idea of "golf".
Agree. I could never quite understand the anchoring ban. If it was such a big advantage, why wasn't everyone on the PGA tour doing it? Lol....
@@ericb124 Yep. I often wonder as to who gave the right to the R&A and the USGA to decide what the rules are? It's been a big mess ever since. They don't work for the sport or for golfers. They work for the golf products manufacturers. We didn't hire them so I took upon myself to fire them. I make my own "rules".
I thought a squirrel was going to jump out of his pocket and foul the stroke.....nice...!!
Haha, hope you found it helpful
You tube gp putter. Watch his stroke, looks so easy.
It’s so nice to watch the ball rolling towards the hole with ease
Bill Rountree
I have been using the L2 putter for years.
The L2 is a nice putter. I seriously considered trying it - but the head weight of 600+ grams was just too heavy for me (in fact, I just recently reduced the weight in my Bobby Grace putter from 515g to 485g and I think it's made my lag putting even better). Also, the L2 has a 3 or 4 degree loft on its face which precludes the option of holding it vertical. But that's the cool thing - there are a number of variations to how people like to sidesaddle putt. John Ambrose's way is certainly a good option. Glad to hear you're part of the sidesaddle putting community!
Is it best to look at the ball or the hole while making the stroke?
Concentrate on making your best stroke that will send the ball to your intended target
It varies according to the individual. In the sidesaddle community I'm a part of - some guys look at the hole and some don't. Just see what works best for you (btw, I look at the ball...)
@@ericb124 Thanks Eric, that's very interesting. For the last year I've been looking at the hole whilst making the stroke on anything under 10ft. It's been amazing, I'm holing so many putts more than I ever did and I feel confident with a putter in my hand for the first time in my life. Anything under 5ft is now a tap in for me lol. (I wish). But its great having that sort of thought on the greens. I use traditional style putting stroke btw but I'm very interested in side saddle putting, maybe I will give it a go one day but not at the moment. 😊
@@JulianMellor 👍Good call Julian 👍
Do you know what putter he is using??? Where to get? I’d love to get one and try….
Not sure, have a feeling that Eric mentioned it in some of the comments
It's a Bobby Grace F22 made for sidesaddle. Probably the most popular putter in the sidesaddle community. It's on the expensive side ($525) but well worth it given the importance of putting in our golf game (in other words, it's not that much more expensive than a good driver!)
Is it legal to anchor your left arm on your chest?
No, it's not legal to anchor the left arm to the chest. But my left arm is not anchored to my chest. It's tough to see because of the loose-fitting pullover I have on - but my left forearm is a good inch away from my body (which is about how far the front of my pullover hangs from my body when I lean over to take my putter stance.)
I'm 6'1" tall, 61 years old living in Kolkata (India). For the past 6 months I've been putting side saddle with my usual putter with improved results. I am now keen to procure a side saddle putter. How do I go about it as these putters are not available in India?
Hi, thanks for your question. If I’m being honest I’ve never tried to buy one but Eric is an expert in these putters. I’m sure there will be some available at online auctions or websites
@@JulianMellor Thanks for your quick response.
@@rajnishgambhir1182 - I'm sure you could get one on ebay. They have lots of sidesaddle putters listed. Or, just get your hands on any long broomstick putter. Even though they're not called out as "sidesaddle" putters specifically, they work very well since most at built with the desirable 80* lie angle.
Hi Eric. Thanks for your advice. Could you please recommend which brands/ companies of side saddle putters I could opt for? If I’m not sounding too curious, which one do you use?
@@rajnishgambhirhonourforara8221 I use a Bobby Grace F22 made specifically for sidesaddle. It's a very popular with the sidesaddle community (also very expensive at $450). The JuanPutt is also a very good sidesaddle putter and at a more reasonable $250 cost. L.A.B. (Lie Angle Balanced) also makes some really nice sidesaddle putters. Those 3 are the very best IMHO.
Hi. What brand/model is your putter ? What is the length ? How tall are you ? Thanks !!!
Hi Bill, I’ll get Eric to let you know the details you’ve asked for.
The putter I'm using in the video is a Bobby Grace F22 (with a kick *ss shaft). It's a very popular putter within the sidesaddle community. I recently switched to a LAB Directed Force 2.1 putter and am really liking the results. You can't go wrong with either putter although both are very expensive. I'm 6'0" tall and use a putter that's 46.5" in length.
@@ericb124 thank you ! Is the L.A.B also a side saddle putter ?
@@mbillmiller1 Any longer putter can be used sidesaddle. You just want to make sure its lie angle is as close to 80* as possible and that it has a split grip to accommodate your lower right hand on the shaft. So the LAB putter isn't called out as sidesaddle, but it has the exact same specs as my F22 (except it's a little lighter and has its "line balance" technology).
It's probably a better way to putt but it will never catch on for the same reason Moe Norman's one plane swing never caught on. It just doesn't look cool.
I agree with you but why are we golfers so sensitive about the look when it would make such a difference to so many people. If everyone dropped 5 shots a round by putting this way it may change minds 😀
Why can you not do side saddle with a regular putter?
To do it correctly a normal putter isn’t long enough and the lie angle of the putter will be too flat. I tried it with a normal putter and it just didn’t work.
Isn't his putting motion illegal because the lead upper arm (left in his case) is anchored against his body. Similar to latest rules of broomstick putting
No not at all
@@JulianMellor thanks for replying. But isn't the lead upper arm anchored against the chest, and that I believe is illegal?
@@realSS00 No, my lead arm is not anchored against my chest. It's a good inch or two away from it. The "loose fitting" blue pullover I'm wearing may give the optical illusion of an anchor because when I bend forward slightly the material of the pullover may end up touching my forearm.
@@ericb124 thank you for the explanation! Very helpful🙏🏼
I wish the demonstrator would remove the baggy wind jacket. Then we could see if he is anchoring his left forearm against his left midsection. I use a long putter and found a way to do it successfully without anchoring or creating a pinned fulcrum. I think this strike is questionable.
Eric is very Knowledgeable about side saddle putting and I’m sure he can answer your question, I wouldn’t bet against him hoping more putts than most people that play
I can 100% assure you my left forearm is not pinned against my left midsection. And my guess is that removing my baggy wind jacket wouldn't make that more visible. Since there's an inch or less between my arm and my body - I think the only way you'd see that is from a camera view above my arms.
You need to mic up the other guy in this video so the sound doesn't become so loud and soft between your conversations.
Agreed 👍
So if this method is really better, why don't we see anyone on any tour playing it?
Depends on which tour player you are watching
Probably because they were never exposed to this putting option as a child when they were first learning the game. And then after literally practicing hundreds of thousands of strokes with a traditional putting style AND becoming very proficient with that traditional putting style as a result (otherwise they would've never made it to the tour!) why would they want to change something that works for them? But for any amateurs who struggle with their putting why wouldn't they want to give this alternative putting style a shot? Btw, Sam Snead putted sidesaddle towards the end of his career when he really struggled with his putter. Top U.S. amateur Randy Haag used the Sidesaddle style to win a number of club and national amateur championships. His sidesaddle putting prowess became famous after a Wall Street Journal article on it in 2012 (that's where I first became aware of this putting style). Dave Peltz, the putt guru, says the best putter he has EVER measured was a guy who showed up to his lab one day and putted sidesaddle. www.wsj.com/articles/SB10000872396390444868204578066733271412100
Definitely not knocking the idea as putting is so individual. I think for many of us though a similar effect could be achieved with an exaggerated open putting stance maintaining your follow through.
Not close to being the same David, completely different action
Isn't this illegal
Not at all. Only if you play it in between your feet
And....it's legal as long as the putter isn't anchored against the body (which in my case it isn't)
@@JulianMellor oh ok i saw a video that said they banned it because of dechambeau
@@bc454irocz89 They didn't ban the sidesaddle technique - they banned the putter dechambeau was using because it was nonconforming. He would've been allowed to putt sidesaddle with an approved putter.
@@ericb124 thanks. What was wrong with the putter?