Determining the Best Putting Method: Aim Point or Plum Bob

🔍Aim Point and Plum Bob are two popular putting methods used by professional golfers to determine the slope of the green.

📏Aim Point involves holding up fingers to indicate the slope and using your dominant eye to align the putt.

👁️‍🗨️Plum Bob requires closing one eye and using the putter shaft to gauge the slope by aligning it with the top of the ball.

⌛Both methods have their challenges, such as standing around the hole for Aim Point and the need for a perfectly straight putter for Plum Bob.

💡Choosing between Aim Point and Plum Bob depends on your preference for visual cues or feel-based techniques.

What is Aim Point?

—Aim Point is a putting method that involves using fingers and your dominant eye to determine the slope and align the putt.

What is Plum Bob?

—Plum Bob is a putting method that requires closing one eye and using the putter shaft to align with the top of the ball and gauge the slope.

Which method is more accurate?

—Both Aim Point and Plum Bob can be accurate, but it depends on the individual's skill and preference.

Do professional golfers use these methods?

—Yes, many professional golfers use either Aim Point or Plum Bob to determine the slope of the green.

How do I choose the right method for me?

—Choosing between Aim Point and Plum Bob depends on your preference for visual cues or feel-based techniques. Try both methods and see which one works best for you.

00:00Introduction to Aim Point and Plum Bob putting methods.

00:39Explanation of how Aim Point works, including using fingers and dominant eye.

06:24Explanation of how Plum Bob works, including closing one eye and aligning the putter shaft with the ball.

09:31Comparison of the results of using Aim Point and Plum Bob on the same putt.

11:39Challenges and pros/cons of using Aim Point and Plum Bob.

12:46Personal preference and how to choose the right method for you.