Broomstick vs. Armlock: David Orr’s No-BS Guide to Smarter Putting

About this episode

David Orr discusses the science and psychology behind alternative putting styles, including broomstick and armlock putters.

Have you ever wondered if a broomstick or armlock putter could actually make putting easier? 🤔 In this episode, putting coach David Orr of Flatstick Academy breaks down the science, biomechanics, and psychology behind alternative putting styles — from the claw to lead-arm lock to broomstick.🎙️ This is part of our Alternative Putting Series on the GolfWell Podcast— where we talk with the best minds in golf about how to improve your game, one stroke at a time. 💡 Learn from David Orr:Check out more drills, lessons, and advanced putting concepts at FlatstickAcademy.com

People in this episode

Host: Cordie Walker

Guest: David Orr

Topics covered

• putting techniques
• broomstick putter
• armlock putter
• golf biomechanics
• golf psychology
• alternative putting styles

Keywords

• putting
• broomstick
• armlock
• golf
• putting coach
• Flatstick Academy
• golf techniques
• biomechanics
• psychology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Flatstick Academy

Books & works: GolfWell Podcast

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