I’ve been messing around with my putting game lately, trying to find that sweet spot, you know? So, I stumbled upon this whole Brooks Koepka thing – the dude’s a beast on the course, and his putting has always caught my eye. I decided to dig in and see what his setup is all about.
First, I started looking into his putter grip. There are some chats online talking about how he extends his right pointer finger. I played around with it a bit over the past few days, trying to get the hang of that style.
Digging into the Specs
Then I got curious about the actual putter he uses. Turns out, it’s a Scotty Cameron Teryllium Tour Newport 2. This thing is a blade design, made from 303 stainless steel, and it’s got this Teryllium insert. I went ahead and got my hands on something similar to get a feel for it. I learned that the length is around 34 inches, and the loft is 3.5 degrees. I made sure to adjust mine to match those specs as closely as possible.
What really got me was finding out why Koepka switched putters in the first place. He said he changed it up about a week and a half before Augusta, just looking for a “new look”. I thought to myself, “Hey, I’m always up for a new look!” So, I committed to using this new setup for a while to see if it made any difference.
Experimenting on the Green
- Day 1: I took my newly adjusted putter to the practice green. Felt weird at first, especially with that extended finger grip. I spent a good hour just hitting putts, trying to get a consistent feel for the weight and the swing. Definitely not sinking everything, but I started to see how this setup could potentially improve my stroke.
- Day 3: Okay, starting to get a little more comfortable. The extended finger grip feels less awkward now. I noticed I was getting a smoother roll on the ball, and my distance control was improving a bit. Still not perfect, but I felt like I was onto something.
- Day 7: I played a full round with the new setup. Honestly, I was surprised. My putting was noticeably better. I was sinking more putts from mid-range, and my lag putting was way more consistent. I even managed to shave a few strokes off my score.
My Final Thoughts
After a week of using a putter similar to Brooks Koepka’s, and mimicking his setup, I’m definitely a believer. It’s not just about the gear, but also about how you adapt and fine-tune your technique. This experiment really opened my eyes to how small changes can make a big difference in your game. I’m going to keep practicing with this setup and see where it takes me. Who knows, maybe I’ll even start draining putts like Koepka himself! Well, a guy can dream, right?
