Ernie lost a good 5 or 6 majors in the late 90's early 2000's because of his putting...yeah yeah I know, tiger was in his prime and winning almost everything..but ernie was right in the hunt in alot of them..
Ernie, I have never understood the hype about him According to me he was always a mediocre player even when he was the world number 1.I remember that at Agusta he failed in the same hole seven putts, I dont think that even my son that is 10 ys old is capable to do that
Thats too negative. In my opinion the lesson is accept everything that happens and move on. Surprising and crazy things happen to even the best in the game.
@@samjames8690 It is very odd. I can totally understand mentally losing it in golf and 3 foot putts seem like 30 feet. But he took time to step back and refocus and still missed a putt from inches away. Possible he was so frustrated and embarrassed that he didn't even focus on the putt.
Bob Jones to be the best player in the world at one stage and then this, strange things going on in the head at that moment, I have 4 putted but the first was from a long distance, second still long, but I was getting closer, I know these are fast greens and they do putt hard, but....
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="96">1:36</a> Only a field goal kicker ready to kick a field goal to win the Super Bowl can understand the pressure that a golfer feels standing over a 3 foot slider to take a major from Jack Nicklaus.. RIP Doug Sanders.
I always feel like with shorter putts, the more careful and concentrated I try to be always ends up messing me up more. If I nonchalantly just tap it where I think it’s supposed to go it usually just goes in.
I find on short putts if I like really exaggerate my follow through, as if I'm like guiding the ball into the hole, I hit it straight and rarely miss them. Like really exaggerating the follow through. Don't know why but it works. I used to sometimes get a little nervous about 2 footers because of course you're supposed to make them and if you don't it's embarrassing or it's going to sting to miss it. So the follow through like takes that nervousness out of my head like "easy, I can just push it into the hole" probably looks ridiculous but I'd honestly do it if I was in a pressure situation and had to make a 2 footer.
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="150">2:30</a> I spotted the problem here. He's trying to put with a fishing rod. He's going to want to pick up a putter from the pro shop, he'll have better success.
Ernie's putts should reassure all the golf hackers out there (I'm one of them!) Anyone can miss a short putt. Anyone. But a 4 year old with a borrowed putter could pop in a two or three foot putt. One handed probably. So why is it so hard for serious, trained golfers? Answer that question, and you've solved the yips.
Well, he once had the most envied putting-stroke ever. Used his shoulders/body so effortlessly where the putt came off his putter head so softly. Might cut Ernie Els a bit of slack. It has happened to many of us.
Was making putting way harder on myself using a blade style putter switched back to a mallet head now the knee knockers an alignment an general has been alot better.
Lucas Glover ha ha ha, he almost missed the ball. Brilliant. Some proper loopy looking putting strokes in here. More movement than in the knackered bushes on my front suspension.
I had the yips many years ago despite being one of the best putters in the club before and afterwards. It was really weird - I got into a mental space where I was standing over certain short putts and literally could not see any possible route for the ball to get into the hole. I could see how to miss left or right but there didn't seem to be any middle path. Of course then I would stand over the ball full of uncertainty and as I made the stroke would jerk the club slightly just before contact and miss it as I had imagined. Once it's in your head it can be very difficult to get that calm, relaxed state of mind back again and make a smooth stroke. Watching Ernie there I knew exactly what he was going through, where you end up just wanting to lag it from 2 feet for a tap in 😭
I've had the yips chipping for 30 years. It trickled a bit into my putting 2 years ago. I used to have a great short game and was a great putter as a kid. Practice doesn't help. After a few chips at the practice range I'm fine. I can bump and run, flop shots, etc. Once I get onto the course though forget it. My mind is racing over every chip within 10 yards of the green. I could easily knock 5-10 shots a round off my score. I still love the game though.
@Klack Koaster Gimmies in pro golf eh? No... they have to sink it in stroke play which is 99% of the tournament's. Only in match play or weekend golfers. Stroke play pro golf doesn't have gimmies. What sport is it that you think you know?
I remember when I was new to golf when I was in my early 30's and like now, I was working out with weights regularly. One morning I had a good session in the gym and a buddy called me for a round in the early afternoon. By the time I got into the golf course I noticed that my arms were complete jelly and I couldn't stop my hands and arms from shaking. To this day, I don't know how I got through 18 holes without a handful of 3 these lol. Oh well, at least it was a lesson learned.
Thanks again my man. Possible suggestions, I wouldn't mind seeing non pro moments. Like am pro am/ celeb and even juniors if possible. Just some thoughts to help. Thanks again
<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="110">1:50</a> Since it's part of this video, I know she is going to miss it, it's just inconceivable that she actually does. Bonus points though for how long she took as well.
He's won 19 PGA tournaments and has 47 more professional victories internationally. His earnings are more than $49 million (Note: This does not include money from sponsors). I wish I was that "bad". :-) Seriously though, it's not possible to even get a PGA card without being an amazing putter. Like anyone, he has his bad days.
The yips can affect any golfer. It's a mental thing that some golfers don't get over and some just quit golf entirely. Ernie switched to a new putter and changed some technique and was leading the Tour on strokes gained putting at one point www.golfwrx.com/385262/since-switch-ernie-els-is-the-tours-best-putter/
Ugh!! The yips are no joke! got em a few years ago and switched to claw grip and finally fixed it. But man is it a frustrating problem... yeah poor Ernie, eeeeesh.
Tom Smith I could see that most of the missed puts were caused not so much by a bad stroke as by not being aligned with the hole. There were a few due to bad technique, especially the one that was shanked.
Releasing the putter head through the ball is largely what becomes so difficult when you're tensed up or just completely gone mentally. The lack of release is what causes the blocks.
In 2021I had hoped to move to AZ and study with LPGA T&CP Member/Teacher Dr Debbie Crews to get a better comprehension and understanding of the yips ; however, ...$
🤣🤣🤣🤣 dude yelled “get a new putter” around <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="150">2:30</a>! I mean damn that putter tho how is that legal? Lmao if I walked out there with that and missed my shot I wouldn’t even come back
I think golfers who go a bit overboard wearing the same color clothes from head to toe got their inspiration from the guy @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="97">1:37</a>.
They all have the same thing in common, they are way too close to the hole, if you notice when they putt it the second time basically standing on one leg they make it. When you get grounded and set up for a putt so short it messes with you.
The player @<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="97">1:37</a> almost forgot he was playing in a tournament, he was about pull a Trump, "that was good."
