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Brad Faxon's Favorite Putting Drill + Poor Man's Pebble Beach
Wild Golf
February 02, 2024
Brad Faxon is universally described as one of the best putters of all time. Today, we’re sharing one of Faxon’s favorite putting drills to really build your poise under pressure.
And to get you amped for this week’s tournament at Pebble Beach, let’s talk about your bankroll. Kidding of course, but what about a course 5 miles from Pebble you can play ~8x for the price of a single round at Pebble. We bring you Poor Man’s Pebble Beach! And while we’re on the topic of bankroll, how about a piece of trivia about private golf clubs for a chance to win a Malbon x Seamus Rancho Arroyo Fairway Headcover!
TIPS & DRILLS
Brad Faxon’s putting drill WILL make you a better putter under pressure
One of best putting drills from one of the best putters of all-time
To Recap…
To hit the ball far, don’t worry about your leg drive or the length of your backswing. There’s one move that all of the longest hitters make, and it has everything to do with your trail arm at impact.
The Move:
-STEP 1: Focus on keeping your trail arm bent at impact, the closer to your body the better.
-STEP 2: Be sure to clear your hips on the way through impact so you don’t block shots out to the right (if you’re a righty)
COURSES
Poor Man’s Pebble Beach
Pacific Grove Golf Links
Pacific Grove, CA
Pebble Beach has the brand recognition and impeccable conditions to command $600 greens fees, but few of us have the bankroll to play there more than once in our lives. If you want a similar experience with equivalent incredible ocean views, check out Pacific Grove Golf Links, located just 5 miles from Pebble Beach. If you zoom in and frame your Instagram photos just right, no one will know the difference.
Rates: $78 prime daily rates
Check out this course breakdown from our IG friends at @coursesyouneedtoplay
STATISTICS
Stat of the Day: Golfers’ Annual Spending Habits
presented by…
The Stat: 4.7% of golfers spend more than $10,000 per year on golf apparel & equipment, greens fees, trips and other items.
The Takeaway: Sure it’s expensive, but you know what they say- the best things in life ain’t free.
TODAY’S TRIVIA
Answer to Win a Malbon x Seamus Golf Rancho Arroyo Fairway Headcover
(1 winner chosen on 1/31/24 across all January trivia’s correct entries, 1000 respondents minimum)
What US state has the the highest percentage of private golf clubs? |
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