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Bryson DeChambeau “really considering” side-saddle putting stroke

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Bryson DeChambeau intends to “tinker” with side-saddle putting during the holiday break from the PGA Tour with the intent of using it in 2017, according to a Golf Digest report.

“It’s in development now,” DeChambeau told Golf Digest. “I think it’s an easier way to putt and could be another game-changer like the one-length [irons].”

The style of putting, popularized by Sam Snead, sees the player stand facing the target instead of perpendicular to it, with the golf ball to the side of the feet. It’s said to be beneficial to the player because it’s a “right arm only” stroke, and you can look at the target during the stroke.

“Given I have a couple months off, I’ll be ready for it,” he told Golf Digest. “If it doesn’t work I’ll go back to putting normal. It’s not an issue.”

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Obviously, DeChambeau doesn’t shy away from doing things differently, given his single-length iron setup and one-plane golf swing. But for DeChambeau, this technique won’t be entirely new. According to Golf Digest, DeChambeau used a side-saddle putting stroke during the Jones Cup while still in college.

Say what you want about DeChambeau, but don’t say he doesn’t keep things interesting.

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  1. jgpl001

    Oct 25, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    He is certainly unique, but sometimes I think he is trying to be different just to be different

    I like the guy but to date all we see are lots of gimmicks, but Few if any any results…..

  2. Guia

    Oct 23, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    Such a drastic change to his putting style is very concerning. He appears to have lost confidence, side saddle putting has never worked for anyone at the tour level (yes, this includes Snead and Longer). I don’t think we will see him use this style for very long.

    • Brentflog

      Nov 20, 2016 at 11:49 am

      Snead was winning tour events in his 50s side saddle. Not sure who Longer is but Langer doesn’t putt side saddle.

  3. Dan

    Oct 23, 2016 at 3:38 am

    I could be wrong, but I thought putting side-saddle was illegal?

    • george

      Oct 23, 2016 at 3:48 am

      No it’s not. Putting croquet-style while standing on both sides of the putting line and it’s extension backwards is illegal. Standing entirely on one side of the putting line is legal. It’s basically just a extremely open setup. You just need a really long putter shaft with a (just barely legal) 80deg lie.

  4. Jason

    Oct 22, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I love how Bryson approaches golf scientifically. How many golfers would be better if they did what was best instead of what the perceived as being correct. He is all about utility, love it.

  5. Me Nunya-izzle

    Oct 21, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    This is by far the best way to putt, BUT you need a center shafted putter and high MOI if you are going to look at he target( for inevitable off center hits).
    Snead looked at the ball.
    Also you look like a puttz. (Puttz, get it?)

  6. Jim

    Oct 21, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Everyone should try putting open…like toe line 40 degrees open to putt line, make sure rt leg isn’t im backswing line and “roll the ball off the finger tips” of the strong hand – so to speak…imagine tossing a golf ball to a three yr old. You’d NEVER trust standing square, you’d open to them and gently toss it..It’s an anatomically correct motion. Side saddle…meh….same idea…a bit too much. Not incorrect though

  7. Mikee

    Oct 21, 2016 at 11:27 am

    I wouldn’t say “weird”……I think “unique” is a better term.Certainly more personality than Dufner (but that’s a low setting on the bar of life…)

    • Philip

      Oct 21, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      I get the impression that he is going out of his way to be different – makes for an interesting marketing angle. Snead only did it because he ran out of ideas to deal with his putting yips – not necessarily because it was better. Myself, I alternate between being square and totally open. I’m going to give side-saddle a try tomorrow – maybe merge it with my open stance.

  8. NoOneCares

    Oct 21, 2016 at 11:12 am

    We get it Bryson, you’re weird.

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