Okay, so I’ve been hearing a lot about “Novak Golf” lately, and I figured it was time to see what all the fuss was about. Honestly, I’m not a huge golfer, but I’m always up for trying something new, especially if it involves getting outside and whacking things with a stick.
First thing I did was try to figure out what this even is. Turns out, it’s not some fancy new golf club or a weird swing technique. It looked like some kind of training aid, focused on… putting? Okay, interesting.
Digging Deeper
I started by looking for some videos. You know, just to get a visual. Found a few, and it seemed pretty straightforward. Basically, you’ve got this… contraption… that helps you keep your putter face square. It’s like a little guide rail for your putter.
Getting My Hands Dirty (or, Grassy)
I managed to get one from a friend, thank god, so I could see one in person. Took it out to the local putting green. I gotta say, setting it up was a breeze. I just popped it down on the green, lined it up, and grabbed my putter.
First few putts? Clunky. Super clunky. I felt like a robot. It definitely forced me to keep the putter head moving straight back and straight through. No wiggling, no swaying. My usual (probably terrible) putting stroke was totally out the window.
Key Points that I took note of:
- Straight back
- Straight forward
The Grind
I spent a good hour just practicing with this thing. At first, I was missing a lot. Short putts, long putts, you name it. But slowly, I started to get a feel for it. The whole point is to build muscle memory, right? So I just kept at it.
After a while, I started taking the Novak Golf aid away and trying putts without it. And… wow. I could actually feel the difference. My stroke felt way smoother, more consistent. I was actually making more putts than usual!
My Verdict (So Far)
Look, I’m not saying this thing is going to turn me into a pro overnight. But it definitely made me think about my putting stroke in a new way. It’s like training wheels for your putter. It forces you to do things the “right” way, and after a while, that “right” way starts to feel natural.
I’m going to keep practicing with it. See if I can really lock in that consistent stroke. I might even take it out on the course next time, just to see how it translates to real-world putting. If you are also curiouse as I am. You can try it, too.
