The Putting Arc congratulates the following winners on the various professional tours around the world: Katherine Hull ( ANZ Masters), Vance Veazey (Nationwide Tour), Bri Vega (Suncoast Ladies Tour), Justin Hicks (Minor League Tour), Mike Goodes (Champions Tour), Dustin Johnson (PGA Tour), Tom Gillis (Gateway Tour), Camilo Benedetti (NGA Hooters Tour), Anders Hansen (Sunshine Tour), Jenny Lee (Cactus Tour).
The Putting Arc has just added the Laser Putter Aligner to its website, and ads for this product are in the current issues of Golfweek and Golf World. Similar training aids have been available in the $150 to $400 plus price range, but this is the first time that this very accurate device has been available for under $100. Below is a description of the Laser Putter Aligner, along with instructions on how it is used:
A perfect putting stroke will return the putter face back to its initial alignment at impact, but a perfect stroke is of little value if the putter face is not correctly aligned at set-up. The Laser Putter Aligner allows a golfer to practice and perfect his ability to align his putter face with his target. A small, thin mirror is attached to the putter (it will work with any kind of putter), and the 13″ by 30″ target is placed against a wall with the laser mounted behind the target. A small switch and cord are used to activate the laser, either by the golfer or by his instructor. The golfer stands about 8′ from the target, and either activates the switch or signals to the instructor that he has his putter aligned. The switch is activated and a laser beam is reflected from the mirror back to the target, and the number on the target is the amount of mis-alignment in inches. This is repeated 10 times and the numbers are then totaled. A score of under 10 is very good, and it can be achieved with practice.
The Laser Putter Aligner is very accurate since the laser travels 16′ when the target is 8′ from the target. This allows the golfer to get used to looking at a very precisely aligned putter face, to quickly check when his alignment is off, and to correct it when necessary.
Finally, one last interesting story from the PGA Show. Iron Archie was busy making a putt every six seconds when he was distracted by a commotion in the booth. Reed Hughes came into the booth, holding his prize overhead and shouting “The Putting Arc, baby! The Putting Arc, baby!” He had just won the grand prize at The Putting Game booth using a borrowed Axis1 putter. The Axis1 putter and the Putting Game were two of the more interesting new products at the show, and Reed managed to combine them very effectively.
Reed is a long-time Putting Arc user, has been one of the top playing pros in Mississippi for the past 19 years, and has run one of the best open tournaments in the state for many years. Reed was head pro at one course for 19 years but he was recently caught up by the current economic situation. So, if anyone needs a head pro who can teach, play and doesn’t mind running a mower, contact the Putting Arc and we can put you in touch with him.
The Putting Arc was the original training aid for the arc-type stroke of the modern touring pro, and it is still the most prevalent putting aid on tour. Since 2003 it has been used, or is now being used, by over 800 touring pros. These pros have recorded 634 wins around the world, with 145 wins last year and 20 wins so far in 2009.
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