Long Putters

Also called broomstick putters, long putters have lengths ranging from 48 to 56 inches. They are designed be anchored against the sternum in order to provide a fixed center to the stroke.

By providing an anchor, long putters reduce the role of wrist when stroking the putterhead back and from the ball. Handsy strokes are thus avoided. Having a fixed center also allows a golfer to achieve more consistent sweeping pendulum stroke.

Golfers with aching or back problems benefit particularly from the long putters. Because they allow putting strokes at an upright stance, long putters are easier on the back.

A long putter is gripped against the sternum using the left hand. The right hand holds the club.

There are two ways to the putterhead of a long putter. One way is to pull the putterhead back using the right arm then push it towards the ball. Another way is to rock one’s shoulders back and forth like a pendulum while the right arm is steady on the club.

Like belly putters, the disadvantage of having extra inches on the putters revolves around distance control and feel; longer putters de-emphasize the use of fine motor control. Develop the feel by spending extra time on the green.