Hi Guys:
Steve Stricker wins the LA Open here in So California and is his fourth win since last May’s victory at the Colonial Invitational. He surpasses Phil Mickelson for the Number Two spot in the world rankings behind Tiger Woods.
Stricker averaged arounf 270 yards + off the tee for most of the rain soaked event and was the best putter in the pack. His first three rounds were 26, 26 and 22 putts and with this kind of putting you win golf tournaments. That’s what wins golf tournaments.
What I like about Stricker is that he plays smart golf. He swings smoothly never trying to hit hard. He has a great scoring game from 100 yards and out. This is where he is one of the very best in the world. He’s great with the wedge and the putter.
You can learn a lot about his rhtymm and smooth putting stroke. It is a thing of beauty and he is very consistent in his putting. Not just a good putter but a great one which is what you have to be to play on tour. Emulate s routine. It’s very effective.
He’s made some great changes in his game over the last few years and has gone from a good PGA tour player to a super one. He’s playing to his potential becuase he plays to his strengths and gets the most out of his game. Not super long he knows the value of a drive placed in the fair way. Smart player who knows how to score.
I had a chance to see the players practice on Tuesday before the rain set in and it was a real highlight to see their great tempo and timing in their practice sessions. I even had a chance to talk with Robert Allenby, the Aussie player who is one of the hottest players right now.
If you’re going to work on your game at all, practice on the short game shots and putting and build your scoring game and confidence here first as these on begins for you in your part of the country. You can even practice that putting stroke on the carpet and your chipping/pitching outside in the back yard with the weather being bad.
Work on the scoring game first and then the long game and you’ll see better scoring! That’s where it’s at with scoring and better scores
Here’s to playing better golf,
Bob Cisco - The Golf Doctor.
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