. Travers' golf book . l go tothe right of the hole. Remember that the wrists and armsshould work in unison. The true put-ting stroke is best described as a pendu-lum movement in which neither thewrists nor arms predominate. Do not tap the ball, but take the club back ini8i GOLF BOOK the manner I have already outlined andfollow through. I know a number ofvery good putters who merely tap theball, but if you wish to be consistent youwill have to adopt the pendulum swingand follow through. Some players ad-vise the use of two putters, one for ap-proach putts and one for short , I think,


. Travers' golf book . l go tothe right of the hole. Remember that the wrists and armsshould work in unison. The true put-ting stroke is best described as a pendu-lum movement in which neither thewrists nor arms predominate. Do not tap the ball, but take the club back ini8i GOLF BOOK the manner I have already outlined andfollow through. I know a number ofvery good putters who merely tap theball, but if you wish to be consistent youwill have to adopt the pendulum swingand follow through. Some players ad-vise the use of two putters, one for ap-proach putts and one for short , I think, is a great mistake. Puttingis difficult enough without changing yourclubs, becoming confused and worryingover and wasting time in getting the ballinto the Drive The difficulties of putting always re-andaPutt mind me of the old story about the some-what pompous and egotistical playerwho, upon reaching a certain tee, said tothe caddie: Boy, how long is this hole?Four hundred yards, sir. Ah, a drive and a putt! 182. Photo CopyrigM by American Press AssociationPLATE XLV—LOFTING A STYMIEThe ball is shown in the air on its way towards the hole. Note the balls shadow on the green.


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