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The ball lands within 1 meter of the hole. Everyone falls silent for a moment.
It's a bit too far to say "Okay," and it seems too stingy to tell you to hit it.
If this ambiguity repeats throughout the round, it becomes uncomfortable for both of us.
If you set a standard first, this problem disappears.
01Decide on the first hole and start.
The best way is this. You just need to say one word on the first hole green.
"Shall we set the putter grip length for today's OK?"
There are several ways to set standards.
| standard | Approximate distance | when |
|---|---|---|
| Putter head length | 30 centimeters | The day a bet was made |
| Putter grip length | 50 centimeters | It's the safest option. |
| A putter | 90 centimeters | A day to play comfortably |
| No OK | All hole out | Official competition |
If you decide things out in words, no one will feel hurt. Problems arise because you decide things on the fly.
02Things to keep on the giver
- speaks quicklyBefore the opponent gets into position. If you give it to them after they've taken their stance, it loses its impact.
- Same for everyoneIt’s most inconvenient when you give to this person but not that person.
- Par putting is a bit generousI get more nervous about par putts than double or triple putts.
03Do not give it after the posture is set.
This is surprisingly rude. If you stand there determined, and someone says "Okay," it breaks the rhythm.
Speak while the other person approaches the ball. That way, it will sound natural.
04The recipient's attitude is more important.
Actually, this one stands out more.
- A simple "thank you." Don't take it for granted.
- If you're unsure, just hit it. Waiting while watching the situation is the most awkward thing.
- Please don't be upset that I didn't give you anything. I'm just doing things according to my standards.
I especially like the second one. If you just say, "I'll just hit it," and insert it, the atmosphere is clean.
If you make it, you can be confident, and even if you don't, since you admitted it yourself, there will be no gossip.
05Tips for sinking short putts
If you're going to hit it anyway, you might as well sink it. There's a knack to hitting within 1 meter.
- Look only at the hole and forget the line.The ball barely curves at this distance. Hit it straight.
- Hit hardIf you hit it gently, it will roll against the grass. Hit it with the feeling of hitting the wall of the hole.
- Keep your head to the very end.If I lift my head out of curiosity, my shoulder opens up and slides to the left.
- Finish it quicklyThe longer you stand there, the harder it is to get in. Hit it as soon as you stand there.
The longer you overthink, the less likely it is to go in. For short putts, the answer is to reduce your thinking.
06When writing the score
The rule is to add one stroke to the hole you got approved for.
If you don't count what you received, you'll misjudge your skills later.
This is especially true in places like our group where records accumulate.
You have to write honestly for your record to become yours.
07Concluding Part 2
That was the story about the area around the green up to this point.
Three or four strokes to keep it up here is more important than driving 20 meters.
And whether you feel comfortable playing with someone is also mostly determined at this point.
- Roll safely([[LINK:L11]])
- Preventing three-putts with distance control([[LINK:L12]])
- If in doubt, use a putter([[LINK:L13]])
Even if only these three stick to your body, the score changes.
In Part 3, I will talk about notebooks.
Let's discuss how those who go out once a week can best make the most of that one time.
