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  • #16
    Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

    Originally posted by racmbs View Post
    I wonder if this could be deemed illegal, when viewing how he sets up? To me in the video it appears that he's using his right foot as an alignment aid when setting up and through the stroke. Or maybe I'm just over analyzing this and being a head case myself.

    Bottom line...I think it looks bizarre, but if it works, go nuts.
    that's the first thing that came in my mind.

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    • #17
      Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

      Originally posted by smc66 View Post
      Who is KJ? I know Sam Snead converted to sidesaddle putting late in his career, after he developed the yips putting conventionally.
      KJ Choi

      Also upon further reading Tim Clark also experimented with it. (and of course Snead used it for a while)

      Dave Pelz was quoted in one article last year saying thinks it's a very efficient style that we could see more of going forward.
      Last edited by Weirfan; Dec 7, 2016, 09:18 AM.
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      • #18
        Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

        If it makes him putt better than I'm all for it.

        It's not how but how many right?

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        • #19
          Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

          I suspect the advantages of the sidesaddle stance, and its stereoscopic vision(both eyes forward),has some advantages over the eye-dominant parallel stance.
          things change

          Maga Lies Matter

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          • #20
            Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

            Originally posted by bl8d View Post
            I suspect the advantages of the sidesaddle stance, and its stereoscopic vision(both eyes forward),has some advantages over the eye-dominant parallel stance.
            He used it today in the Templeton and from what I read drained two long birdie putts

            Found the videos, believe the first birdie was his first putt on the first hole
            Last edited by Weirfan; Dec 8, 2016, 06:44 PM.
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            • #21
              Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

              Originally posted by racmbs View Post
              I wonder if this could be deemed illegal, when viewing how he sets up? To me in the video it appears that he's using his right foot as an alignment aid when setting up and through the stroke. Or maybe I'm just over analyzing this and being a head case myself.

              Bottom line...I think it looks bizarre, but if it works, go nuts.
              I'm not clear on the breach of rule here? isn't using your feet as alignment aid standard almost every golf shot?

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              • #22
                Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                Originally posted by bl8d View Post
                I suspect the advantages of the sidesaddle stance, and its stereoscopic vision(both eyes forward),has some advantages over the eye-dominant parallel stance.
                Kinda like a hitter in Baseball I guess?
                Every great idea starts out as a blasphemy

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                • #23
                  Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                  Putting facing the hole, like you would if you were rolling the ball with your hand, makes a lot of sense. Much more natural than the way most of us putt.

                  The WSJ had an article on this a few years ago, but the article can only be viewed by subscribers now.

                  Here's a more recent (and very good) article from golf.com that viewable by all.
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                  Last edited by multimut; Dec 9, 2016, 09:10 AM.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                    Originally posted by Weirfan View Post
                    He used it today in the Templeton and from what I read drained two long birdie putts

                    Found the videos, believe the first birdie was his first putt on the first hole
                    http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf...saddle-stroke/
                    shades of Sam and Bernhart. Ive not seen this till now.
                    things change

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                    • #25
                      Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                      Originally posted by Big Shooter View Post
                      Kinda like a hitter in Baseball I guess?
                      yes. Baseball is unique in that your stance is parallel, or slightly open, but both eyes are forward to gauge the ball flight which is a 3D instance]. You wouldn't be able to do it using just your dominant eye.
                      Bryson's approach is even more unique in that he stands tall(unlike Snead)
                      The combination of height, plus eyes forward, let him triangulate the distance(ergo speed) much better.
                      things change

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                      • #26
                        Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                        I watched him putt the last couple days and it looks quite unnatural to me. I bet he's just tinkering and will switch back to some style more conventional.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                          Originally posted by newy View Post
                          I watched him putt the last couple days and it looks quite unnatural to me. I bet he's just tinkering and will switch back to some style more conventional.
                          I think we might see him go to a longer putter like Langer's before he abandons the idea.
                          Presently the low hand on top is pulling the shaft down the line, but with a longer putter like Langer's the upper hand becomes the active hinge point and the lower becomes the beam.
                          things change

                          Maga Lies Matter

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                          • #28
                            Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                            Patrice Dionne has the best explanation of what I think is the next step for Bryson.

                            Simple way to improve putting. The Face on / side saddle putting technique with the GP will help your game.http://www.Face-on-Putting.com You will be able ...
                            things change

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                            • #29
                              Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                              USGA tells Bryson DeChambeau his putter is non-conforming

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                              • #30
                                Re: Bryson DeChambeau - side saddle

                                They let them make balls that go forever and then they have the nerve to ban something like this. It's ridiculous!!

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