The Art of Putting: The Revolutionary Feel-Based System for Improving Your Score

by Stan Utley, Matthew Rudy

PGA stars such as Jay Haas, Craig Stadler, Peter Jacobsen, and Darren Clarke have all sought advice from fellow pro Stan Utley about their putting, and have gone on to such immediate success on the green that Utley has become the most in-demand teacher in the game. Now, in The Art of Putting he outlines his unique approach to putting for golfers of all skill levels. In a welcome change from mechanistic and overly-complex putting “systems,” Utley breaks down the putting stroke to a simple, natural motion, revealing a straightforward method for learning this sure, repeatable stroke. As he guides you through the fundamentals of the proper grip, posture, alignment, and swing, Utley will overhaul and improve your stroke by putting feel back into your game. This definitive book also provides:
• A complete primer on club design, with tips for finding the putter most in tune with the nuances of your swing
• A guide to the sensory aspects of a good putt, from grip pressure to impact response to the way a putt should sound
• Simple steps for reading greens accurately, every time
• Drills to commit your putting stroke to muscle memory and overcome the tics that can knock your putts off line
• Cures for the mental hurdles you’ll face on the short grass

Genres: Sports

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2006

Reviews

[Chris]

Outstanding information that is understandable and concise. The illustrations are also good and really reinforce what Utley describes. With information on technique, mental preparation, reading greens and drills, this is a must have on any golfer’s shelf.

[Deb]

Much Needed

Book is an excellent source for putting. It is simple to understand. It gives drills to help learn his method. The best part is the last chapter which gives bullet points to swing mechanics and how to fix swing mechanics.

[Nolan I]

Short and packed with info. Follow his advice and you will see putts start dropping. Would definitely read before getting a new putter. Make sure you follow his advice on grip (reverse overlap). Ps- thin pistol grip works the best/ you have the most feel.

[Andy]

Short, easy read. Good information.

[Jeannette]

I'll rate this after I try the techniques out next Sunday.

Well, I had my best golf game this year, not sure if it is the techniques used in this book or the new putter...maybe it is both.

[Julie]

A little technical; but good information.

[Bill]

Great common sense approach to putting. Many of his points really hit home to me and can be applied to my game right away! Simple but effective golf instruction.

[Peter Comb]

very good, a bit basic regarding pictures