If only Adam Scott could putt
December 13th, 2009 by Doogs
Adam Scott’s long overdue Australian Open win last week showed some signs that the classic Scott swing was getting back on track after a shocker of a year. Scott crashed to 108th on the USA PGA Tour money list in 2009
At the Australian PGA at Coolum this weekend, Scott is 2 shots off the lead going into the final round. But he should be closer. Scott carved his tee shot on the par 3 8th hole way left, wedge onto the green was long and the par putt missed the hole stopping 2 feet past. He jabbed at the return putt and missed!
Ive missed a number of 2 foot putts, and unfortunately they count exactly the same as a scorching drive down the middle of the fairway. Even for the average golfer, missing a two footer is all mental. The brain throws in doubt on the roll, slope and you decelerate or jab at the putt only to watch it edge past. Its important to accelerate through the ball and not take a large backswing.
Scott has the game to win a major, but please dont give him a 2 footer for the win at Augusta.
Scott misses another 2 footer
Wish I could ‘crash’ into $783,138 in one year … but he was below par this year, pardon the pun. Very happy to see talent being realised.