What we'll cover this week

• Putting Mistakes - Easy fixes

• Smooth Marriage - This guy is going places

• Range Practice - Tips from Peter Finch

Estimated read time: 6 minutes

This Week I Learned

Ball Position Affects Trajectory During Chipping

Turns out that where you position the ball when chipping changes everything! Place the ball by your back foot, and it’ll come out lower with a longer roll. Put it by your front foot, and you get a steeper pop with less rollout—all without touching your swing.

Honestly, I found this super interesting—it’s going to save me from a few short-sided nightmares for sure.

Useless golf videos we’ve watched this week, so you don’t have to:

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5 Putting Mistakes

To some, putting feels like an endless struggle (me included!). But the solution might actually be easier than we think. That’s why this week’s video is so valuable—it tackles a lot of basic things that we often forget or never learned in the first place:

Video length: 14:58 (you can easily watch this at 2x speed)

TL:DW

• Ball Too Far Forward: When you set up, where’s your ball positioned? If it’s too far forward, you’ll end up thinning the putt, especially on longer ones. This makes the ball bounce and kills your consistency.

• Open Front Shoulder: If your shoulders aren’t square and your front shoulder is slightly open, you will pull the putt—even if your target line is perfect. Film yourself to check if your shoulders are actually parallel to your target line.

• Face Not Centered: The face of your putter might not be centered properly when you line it up. This is common if your putter doesn’t have an aiming line. The shaft and your perspective can mess with your aim, leading to a slightly off-center putter face.

• Hand Position: Are your hands too far behind the ball? Or are you standing too far back, causing the toe of the putter to point up? Your putter should be an extension of your forearm, with your wrists locked in place—no movement.

• Index Finger Issue: Extending your index finger along the shaft can destabilize your grip, leading to small wobbles in your stroke. Keep your fingers wrapped around the grip to keep everything steady.

Rabbit’s Tip: Consider getting a thicker grip for your putter. Last year, I switched to an Evnroll putter with a thicker grip, and it’s been a game-changer for my consistency. The coach in this video uses an insanely thick grip, and honestly, it might be worth a try!

Married To The Game

Well, he DIDN’T do anything stupid; he absolutely NAILED that exit. Good form, too.

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Practice Guidelines

I’ll admit it—sometimes, my range sessions are just a ball-bashing mess. I show up, hit way too many shots with zero focus, and just blow off steam. But there’s a much better way to use that time, and Peter Finch breaks it all down in this killer video.

Video length: 9:27

TL:DW

• Fewer Balls: One of the biggest changes I want to make—hitting fewer balls but focusing on quality over quantity. Peter suggests capping it at 100 balls per session to keep things purposeful.

• Warm Up: Should go without saying, but most of us skip it. Then we wonder why our backs ache or muscles feel torn. Peter covers a few easy warm-up stretches to boost flexibility and reduce injuries.

• Have a Plan: Don’t just show up and start swinging. Before you hit the range, know what you want to work on. Is it a specific motion, shot shape, or simulating a game? Pick one focus for the day—trying to fix everything all at once never works.

• Exaggerate Movements: If you’re working on a specific motion, exaggerate it on the range. It helps lock in those movement patterns, even if you won’t swing like that on the course.

• Add Pressure: Create mini-games for yourself on the range and track your progress session by session. The pressure of beating your previous score is a great motivator. Peter shares an awesome game idea in the video—worth checking out for inspiration.

• Less Repetition: Don’t just hit the same target over and over. That’s not how you play on the course, and it doesn’t lead to real improvement. Switching targets not only helps you practice realignment and club selection, but it also cuts down on the total number of shots.

Peter also suggests using a Hack Motion to measure your practice. If you’re ready to dive deep into data and know how to use it, it could be worth it. But some sources, like MyGolfSpy, caution that it might be overkill for the average golfer and eventually just another gadget taking up space in your bag.

Quick Bites for the Road

Quiz

If you liked this newsletter, refer it to a friend. If you hated it, send it to the ONE person you desperately want to beat (on the course).

Quiz answer

The record is over 10,000 golf balls in a single day, set by Canadian golfer Bob Kurtz in 2002. He averaged around seven shots per minute! Wait till Peter Finch hears about that.

Sincerely, your Magic Rabbit.

Leader through the rabbit hole. Is embracing winter golf. Not. Stupid cold.