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May 2024
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James Jankowski on the Real Truth to Hol...

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About this episode

James Jankowski is a British PGA Professional who has coached more that 200 professionals worldwide.  Respected as one of the foremost putting experts in Europe, James joins the #OntheMark podcast to bust some myths, and expose some misconceptions, that could be keeping you from putting your best.

In their in-depth conversation about putting, James and Mark address the following topics:

  1. Putter styles and the Value of Putter Fitting
  2. Lag Putting to Improve Scores
  3. Holing Out More Proficiently, and
  4. Drills for Consistency on the Greens

James also brings the truth to a few misconceptions on the greens:

  • When the putting stroke accelerates and decelerates during the stroke
  • Does putting stroke length really dictate speed control
  • What is the correct ball-position and eye-line position
  • Aiming and starting putts on line, and
  • Putter fitting and matching putter styles to stroke tendencies.

This podcast is also available as a vodcast so you can see James demonstrate his putting tips and research findings.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman on YouTube.

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