Keegan Bradley

[austour]

 Srixon makes clubs too...  When I get a chance to play, I use Srixon balls which are great.

 

They don't make good clubs As they aren't known for that at least when I worked in the golf industry. Seems like now they are trying to make inroads.

Here is what was in Keegan's bag yesterday. He's a Cleveland guy.

http://blogs.golf.com/equipment/201...veland-2012-wgc-bridgestone-invitational.html

 

I was about to post that Keegan plays Cleveland clubs and Odyssey putters.

That said if he was defending his putter it would have been a little more acceptable since his and all long/belly putters are a topic of great debate this year with a lot of folks calling for them to be banned.

 

Going out on a limb but I take you as someone who doesn't like belly putters.

 

With the size of my belly it just doesn't work for me.

But seriously I've never used a belly or long putter besides in the golf shop. If its within the rules I think its fine. Just sounds like they might change the rules since it's easier to keep it online with it anchored against your body. But if it was a huge advantage everyone would be doing it, right? So I guess it's really not that big of an issue.

 

[Moose]

 Srixon makes clubs too...  When I get a chance to play, I use Srixon balls which are great.

 

They don't make good clubs As they aren't known for that at least when I worked in the golf industry. Seems like now they are trying to make inroads.

Here is what was in Keegan's bag yesterday. He's a Cleveland guy.

http://blogs.golf.com/equipment/201...veland-2012-wgc-bridgestone-invitational.html

 

I was about to post that Keegan plays Cleveland clubs and Odyssey putters.

That said if he was defending his putter it would have been a little more acceptable since his and all long/belly putters are a topic of great debate this year with a lot of folks calling for them to be banned.

 

Going out on a limb but I take you as someone who doesn't like belly putters.

 

With the size of my belly it just doesn't work for me.

But seriously I've never used a belly or long putter besides in the golf shop. If its within the rules I think its fine. Just sounds like they might change the rules since it's easier to keep it online with it anchored against your body. But if it was a huge advantage everyone would be doing it, right? So I guess it's really not that big of an issue.

 

Belly putters are such a minor point to me. Pay attention to the technology companies are throwing at all these 460cc drivers and such. Adjustable drivers? I can't believe that stuff has been allowed. Ray Floyd used to put with a wide open almost straight on stance. Cross handed putters. Ken Green using his kids putter. To me focus on the equipment that is changing how golf courses are built. Not putter someone jams into their gut.

 

[austour]

 Srixon makes clubs too...  When I get a chance to play, I use Srixon balls which are great.

 

They don't make good clubs As they aren't known for that at least when I worked in the golf industry. Seems like now they are trying to make inroads.

Here is what was in Keegan's bag yesterday. He's a Cleveland guy.

http://blogs.golf.com/equipment/201...veland-2012-wgc-bridgestone-invitational.html

 

I was about to post that Keegan plays Cleveland clubs and Odyssey putters.

That said if he was defending his putter it would have been a little more acceptable since his and all long/belly putters are a topic of great debate this year with a lot of folks calling for them to be banned.

 

Going out on a limb but I take you as someone who doesn't like belly putters.

 

With the size of my belly it just doesn't work for me.

But seriously I've never used a belly or long putter besides in the golf shop. If its within the rules I think its fine. Just sounds like they might change the rules since it's easier to keep it online with it anchored against your body. But if it was a huge advantage everyone would be doing it, right? So I guess it's really not that big of an issue.

 

Belly putters are such a minor point to me. Pay attention to the technology companies are throwing at all these 460cc drivers and such. Adjustable drivers? I can't believe that stuff has been allowed. Ray Floyd used to put with a wide open almost straight on stance. Cross handed putters. Ken Green using his kids putter. To me focus on the equipment that is changing how golf courses are built. Not putter someone jams into their gut.

 

Sure, but clubs and putters are two separate discussions/issues.

 

[MCNPA]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

[austour]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

[MCNPA]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Agree. It is certainly an advantageous option. I'm glad that it's available as an option. I haven't golfed in about a year. I've bought a bunch of putters and a year ago I found one I think I like. Just a matter of time when I can't hit with it though...

 

[jerseyshorejohnny]

Interview with Keegan on The Golf Channel coming up in a few minutes (a little past 10AM or so)

Here's the tape:

http://www.golfchannel.com/media/morning-drive-keegan-bradley-080712/  

 

[bobre45]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Agree. It is certainly an advantageous option. I'm glad that it's available as an option. I haven't golfed in about a year. I've bought a bunch of putters and a year ago I found one I think I like. Just a matter of time when I can't hit with it though...

 

The evolution of golf club design has changed the game dramatically. As a goof I sometimes bring along an old persimmon driver and have difficulty reaching the end of the tee with it. Today's clubs are so much more forgiving it's unbelievable. Even little skinny guys are bombing their drives 350. That changes everything but I notice that most of the guys are still hitting blade type irons to be able to work the ball. They're also hitting six irons 210 yds. so the balls have to be the biggest change. Short putts are the key to scoring and today's advanced putters have made a huge difference there as well. In the old days they used to miss 3-4 footers all the time. Today it's a rarity and that's why Furyk's miss was freaky. The one thing they'll never change is the difference between 42year old and 26 year old nerves.

 

[Moose]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Agree. It is certainly an advantageous option. I'm glad that it's available as an option. I haven't golfed in about a year. I've bought a bunch of putters and a year ago I found one I think I like. Just a matter of time when I can't hit with it though...

 

The evolution of golf club design has changed the game dramatically. As a goof I sometimes bring along an old persimmon driver and have difficulty reaching the end of the tee with it. Today's clubs are so much more forgiving it's unbelievable. Even little skinny guys are bombing their drives 350. That changes everything but I notice that most of the guys are still hitting blade type irons to be able to work the ball. They're also hitting six irons 210 yds. so the balls have to be the biggest change. Short putts are the key to scoring and today's advanced putters have made a huge difference there as well. In the old days they used to miss 3-4 footers all the time. Today it's a rarity and that's why Furyk's miss was freaky. The one thing they'll never change is the difference between 42year old and 26 year old nerves.

 

You mention players using blades. I have a set of blades for the last 10 yrs or so but in the last 2 yrs I've seen better players abandoning blades for something with a little more forgiveness. Heck my next set will be back to something bigger because I just don't play enough like I used to in order to consistently hit blades.

 

[austour]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Agree. It is certainly an advantageous option. I'm glad that it's available as an option. I haven't golfed in about a year. I've bought a bunch of putters and a year ago I found one I think I like. Just a matter of time when I can't hit with it though...

 

The evolution of golf club design has changed the game dramatically. As a goof I sometimes bring along an old persimmon driver and have difficulty reaching the end of the tee with it. Today's clubs are so much more forgiving it's unbelievable. Even little skinny guys are bombing their drives 350. That changes everything but I notice that most of the guys are still hitting blade type irons to be able to work the ball. They're also hitting six irons 210 yds. so the balls have to be the biggest change. Short putts are the key to scoring and today's advanced putters have made a huge difference there as well. In the old days they used to miss 3-4 footers all the time. Today it's a rarity and that's why Furyk's miss was freaky. The one thing they'll never change is the difference between 42year old and 26 year old nerves.

 

You mention players using blades. I have a set of blades for the last 10 yrs or so but in the last 2 yrs I've seen better players abandoning blades for something with a little more forgiveness. Heck my next set will be back to something bigger because I just don't play enough like I used to in order to consistently hit blades.

 

I'm at that Champion's tour age where my next set will be woods, hybrids and short irons. LOL

I was cleaning the garage this weekend getting an old bag for my son to use at golf camp and found this 1940's era Spaulding Pro-Flite blades with faux wood sharts. Very funny. I should bring them to the range and see what they feel like.

 

[bobre45]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Agree. It is certainly an advantageous option. I'm glad that it's available as an option. I haven't golfed in about a year. I've bought a bunch of putters and a year ago I found one I think I like. Just a matter of time when I can't hit with it though...

 

The evolution of golf club design has changed the game dramatically. As a goof I sometimes bring along an old persimmon driver and have difficulty reaching the end of the tee with it. Today's clubs are so much more forgiving it's unbelievable. Even little skinny guys are bombing their drives 350. That changes everything but I notice that most of the guys are still hitting blade type irons to be able to work the ball. They're also hitting six irons 210 yds. so the balls have to be the biggest change. Short putts are the key to scoring and today's advanced putters have made a huge difference there as well. In the old days they used to miss 3-4 footers all the time. Today it's a rarity and that's why Furyk's miss was freaky. The one thing they'll never change is the difference between 42year old and 26 year old nerves.

 

You mention players using blades. I have a set of blades for the last 10 yrs or so but in the last 2 yrs I've seen better players abandoning blades for something with a little more forgiveness. Heck my next set will be back to something bigger because I just don't play enough like I used to in order to consistently hit blades.

 

I'm at that Champion's tour age where my next set will be woods, hybrids and short irons. LOL

I was cleaning the garage this weekend getting an old bag for my son to use at golf camp and found this 1940's era Spaulding Pro-Flite blades with faux wood sharts. Very funny. I should bring them to the range and see what they feel like.

 

Champion tour guys should be exempt from cleaning garages. A guy could get hurt doing that. You should also take it easy swinging those Pro-Flites. I have an old set of Wilson Staffs. They feel pretty good when you hit it on the sweet spot but when you don't watch out. Makes you feel like a tuning fork but the ball doesn't go far enough reach trouuble. Plusses and minuses and back to the perimeter weighted ones real quick. Sucks getting old.

 

[MCNPA]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Agree. It is certainly an advantageous option. I'm glad that it's available as an option. I haven't golfed in about a year. I've bought a bunch of putters and a year ago I found one I think I like. Just a matter of time when I can't hit with it though...

 

The evolution of golf club design has changed the game dramatically. As a goof I sometimes bring along an old persimmon driver and have difficulty reaching the end of the tee with it. Today's clubs are so much more forgiving it's unbelievable. Even little skinny guys are bombing their drives 350. That changes everything but I notice that most of the guys are still hitting blade type irons to be able to work the ball. They're also hitting six irons 210 yds. so the balls have to be the biggest change. Short putts are the key to scoring and today's advanced putters have made a huge difference there as well. In the old days they used to miss 3-4 footers all the time. Today it's a rarity and that's why Furyk's miss was freaky. The one thing they'll never change is the difference between 42year old and 26 year old nerves.

 

You mention players using blades. I have a set of blades for the last 10 yrs or so but in the last 2 yrs I've seen better players abandoning blades for something with a little more forgiveness. Heck my next set will be back to something bigger because I just don't play enough like I used to in order to consistently hit blades.

 

I have Mizuno Mp58's. Pretty much a blade-style club without much offset, but a bit more forgiveness because still has some cavity-back qualities. Fantastic club. Maybe a little harder to hit than a true game improvement club, but I like the feedback I get on poorly struck shots. I don't play much either so having a true blade wouldn't help me much. Last time out last year I was horrible. Clubs still don't make or break the golfer that much. Just different feel to irons.

 

[Moose]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Agree. It is certainly an advantageous option. I'm glad that it's available as an option. I haven't golfed in about a year. I've bought a bunch of putters and a year ago I found one I think I like. Just a matter of time when I can't hit with it though...

 

The evolution of golf club design has changed the game dramatically. As a goof I sometimes bring along an old persimmon driver and have difficulty reaching the end of the tee with it. Today's clubs are so much more forgiving it's unbelievable. Even little skinny guys are bombing their drives 350. That changes everything but I notice that most of the guys are still hitting blade type irons to be able to work the ball. They're also hitting six irons 210 yds. so the balls have to be the biggest change. Short putts are the key to scoring and today's advanced putters have made a huge difference there as well. In the old days they used to miss 3-4 footers all the time. Today it's a rarity and that's why Furyk's miss was freaky. The one thing they'll never change is the difference between 42year old and 26 year old nerves.

 

You mention players using blades. I have a set of blades for the last 10 yrs or so but in the last 2 yrs I've seen better players abandoning blades for something with a little more forgiveness. Heck my next set will be back to something bigger because I just don't play enough like I used to in order to consistently hit blades.

 

I have Mizuno Mp58's. Pretty much a blade-style club without much offset, but a bit more forgiveness because still has some cavity-back qualities. Fantastic club. Maybe a little harder to hit than a true game improvement club, but I like the feedback I get on poorly struck shots. I don't play much either so having a true blade wouldn't help me much. Last time out last year I was horrible. Clubs still don't make or break the golfer that much. Just different feel to irons.

 

I have the Mizuno MP 33's haha

 

[jerseyshorejohnny]

From today's New York Post for those that didn't see it:

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/golf/journey_from_success_to_st_john_WMNzdOKLD0Ry2dWXo8fdMI 

 

[austour]

 I think putters is a very specific type club to the individual. Even the best putters aren't going to made bad putters better. Putting is difficult to get any sort of real consistency. Just look at the choke that lead to Keegan's win by an experienced putter.

 

I don't disagree but the argument is that by anchoring a long or belly putter to the chin, chest or belly you are making it easier to keep the putter head square through contact thereby easier to start the ball on the line the player has chosen and some say that's an unfair advantage, albeit one any player could quickly make the transition to if they so chose. If a player doesn't have line and speed right it doesn't matter anyway and those are the keys to great putting. But the anchoring of the putter head can help a poor to mediocre putter avoid the yips which has killed more than one promising golf career.

 

Article on the subject today from ESPN.
http://espn.go.com/golf/pgachampion...p-webb-simpson-bristles-talk-belly-putter-ban

Webb's argument about none of the top 20 strokes-gained putting leaders using long putter is unimportant. No one is claiming that the belly putter is going to turn everyone into Loren Roberts. But why would you turn to a long putter in the first place. Some seniors do it because of bad backs, everyone else does it because they're bad putters looking for something to salvage their game. If the equipment turns a bad putter into a mediocre putter that still could save 1 or 2 strokes per round, maybe 4-5 strokes per weekend. 4-5 strokes per week is worth a lot of money on the tour.

Take away the young guns and look at the experienced pros using these long and belly putters. Everyone has known that Ernie and Adam are two of the greatest strikers of the ball in the history of the game. Neither can putt but they're putting better now with the new equipment and have seen their games coming back.

As I said, I don't care one way or the other but it would be nice to see everyone playing with uniform equipment and balls and see if anyone's not as good (or better) than we think they are.

The second to last para of the article says it all:

Despite using one himself, Els had said he thinks belly putters should not be allowed. "As long as it's legal, I'll keep cheating like the rest of them," he joked last year.

 

[jerseyshorejohnny]

From today's New York Post:

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/golf/st_john_alum_bradley_impresses_on_jqmwPKFpuCBjxEast6EXbO


When it comes to alumni events, St. John's is second to none. Those that were able to attend enjoyed a great day.

 

[SI1996]

 Srixon makes clubs too...  When I get a chance to play, I use Srixon balls which are great.

 

They don't make good clubs As they aren't known for that at least when I worked in the golf industry. Seems like now they are trying to make inroads.

Here is what was in Keegan's bag yesterday. He's a Cleveland guy.

http://blogs.golf.com/equipment/201...veland-2012-wgc-bridgestone-invitational.html

 

I was about to post that Keegan plays Cleveland clubs and Odyssey putters.

That said if he was defending his putter it would have been a little more acceptable since his and all long/belly putters are a topic of great debate this year with a lot of folks calling for them to be banned.

 

Going out on a limb but I take you as someone who doesn't like belly putters.

 
http://www.golfwrx.com/33782/the-book-on-belly-putters/

 

[jerseyshorejohnny]

Understand Keegan's picture will appear on the cover of the next Alumni Magazine due to be mailed in early October. 

 

[SI1996]

Keegan just started his round at the Ryder Cup. Not a big golf guy but looks like his first shot was pretty good.  

 

[firestorm]

Keegan just started his round at the Ryder Cup. Not a big golf guy but looks like his first shot was pretty good.  

 

Our boy is getting it done! Dropping putts all over the place. US was getting pounded early, but Bradley's putting has put him and Mickelson three up through 13. Keegan's been the game changer.

Pretty good first day for a Ryder Cup rookie.