8/24/2023 0 Comments Artisan golf ironsHe saw my shoulders moving too much and when that happens, they can cause a putter to get stuck going back (push) or the lead shoulder can cause a pull. John stopped me after a few putts and we discussed what he saw and what I could do to help my putting and the fitting. He commented that I have the ball forward in my setup - yep, it is, inside the left heel. He did not say anything about my grip or my address position, which is square. John asked me to go through my routine for about 3-6 putts before handing me an Artisan. I was intrigued because I agreed but had not met a professional who taught a more athletic approach. We then discussed how putting instruction has trended to a mechanical stroke, taking out our athleticism. We also brought Ben Crenshaw into the conversation as well as Tiger. John asked me about great, athletic putters and must have said something else because I mentioned Brad Faxon and Stan Utley. And when John started talking Tiger, I shut my mouth and listened. Remember, John had worked with Nike, and Tiger was a Nike guy. John explained that we were going to discuss my stroke, and make adjustments so he could fit me for the putter. We walked to the green at their neighbor, Leonard Golf Links (an impressive range and practice area), which afforded us shade and well-conditioned practice green. John carried a bagful of putters and asked me to take two of the five that I had brought with me. Walked into Artisan and out the door with John Hatfield, who fits and makes your putter. Let's talk about an Artisan Putter fitting.
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