More thoughts on Adam Scott and putting

Some people might think that Adam Scott would putt better if he was able to hit the ball closer to the hole. There’s no doubt that if Adam was able to nail one of those 7 approaches in the playoff, he would have won. One of the commentators (I think it was Ian Baker-Finch) said…

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What’s wrong with Adam Scott’s Putting?

I was frustrated watching Adam Scott putt over the last few weeks. It was like he was putting with one arm tied behind his back. Just didn’t look comfortable or ready. He should have won the Australian Masters. He wasn’t at his best and certainly did well to recover from a poorish first round. And…

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Phil Scott shows the way to great coaching

Phil’s greatest coaching gift to his son was not to cloud his mind with technique, but keep his swing simple and natural. Phil claimed golf’s greatest champions all had an innate natural “feel”, and he wanted to liberate his son’s instincts, not stifle them. And so a swing that is golf’s version of a silk…

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Adam Scott wins The Masters

Finally! An Aussie has won the US Masters. It was a monumental battle that took a few twists and turns but Adam Scott prevailed in the end. It took two great putts: one to get into the clubhouse at 9 under and then another on the tricky 10th green (the second playoff hole) for birdie…

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Why Adam Scott did not choke

Like a lot of die hard Australian golf fans, I stayed up to the wee hours on Monday morning to watch the last round of The Open. I’ve been doing it for years and it’s part of my yearly schedule. There’s something about links golf that I find intriguing – the funny bounces, the wind…

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