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Putting Tips from the Champions: John Daly and Gary Player

Journalist Graham Bensinger, who claims to have absolutely no athletic talent, received advice from golf legends, including John Daly and Gary Player. This compilation strings together these moments—often in a lighthearted tone—along with a few simple tips.

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John Daly
John Daly · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

To be continued

20 minSame problemLearning to Putt: From Grip to Speed ControlPaige Spiranac · Beginner4 minSame problemNelly Korda's Left-Hand-Low Putting: Interlocked GripNelly Korda · Beginner / Intermediate2 minFrom the same proJohn Daly's Chip and Putt for Beginners: Learning BackwardsJohn Daly · Beginner

What the lesson shows

John Daly offers two basic ideas: You aim with the clubface, then you stay relaxed and swing the club with your whole body, not just your arms. At the finish, Your navel should be facing the target. Another champion issues a challenge to grab the club with two fingers—without using the thumb—which Graham Bensinger is unable to complete.

On the green, the rule of thumb is simple: the key to good putting is to go straight back and straight across, head down, moving at a brisk pace. Graham Bensinger himself admits, in conclusion, that he doesn’t remember any lessons: the video is most valuable for the encounters it captures.

The Exercise, Step by Step

  1. First, aim with the clubface.
  2. Stay relaxed and swing the club with your body.
  3. Position your navel facing the target.
  4. On the green, keep your head down.
  5. Move straight back and straight across, with enough speed.

Key Takeaways

You aim with the clubface.
You lead the club with your body, not just with your arms.
At the finish, the navel faces the target.
When putting: straight back, straight through.
Head down and a little speed.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Aim with your body instead of your face.
  • Play using only your arms.
  • Lift your head while putting.
  • Not hitting the putt hard enough.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

  1. Short putts: head down, straight back, and straight through
  2. Checking Your Alignment with the Toe of the Putter Before Each Putt
  3. A contest where everyone takes three putts, just like in the video

Your Questions

What advice does John Daly offer?

Aim with the clubface, stay relaxed, and swing the club with your body rather than just your arms, finishing with your navel facing the target.

What is the key to putting in this video?

Go straight backward and straight across, with your head down, at a moderate speed.

Is this a real putting lesson?

No, it's a collection of moments shared with champions, often with a touch of humor. The instructions are simple and not very detailed.

Learn More

All “Putting” videos →Find the lesson that's right for you Learning to Putt: From Grip to Speed ControlAll the basics of putting in order: grip, stance, eye focus, arcing stroke, reading the green from four angles, the “one potato, two potato” tempo, and two exercises for controlling the stroke. Tommy Fleetwood's Short Game: Chip, Bunker, and Long PuttThree of Fleetwood's pre-shot routines around the green: the “lofted putt” chip, the bunker shot aimed at an impact mark, and the long putt read from the low side. Nelly Korda's Left-Hand-Low Putting: Interlocked GripNelly Korda putts left hand low, fingers interlocked, so she moves the putter with her chest rather than her hands, especially under pressure. John DalyAll of his lessons

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