Technology has transformed how we coach putting, and at the centre of that evolution is Capto 3D Motion. In the JB Coaching Putting Studio, Capto is the primary system I use to understand a player’s stroke with precision that simply isn’t possible through video or observation alone. It’s one thing to see a stroke; it’s another to measure it in 3D, understand the forces behind it and track every movement the putter makes in real time. Capto works by using high-speed sensors to

Lie angle is one of the most misunderstood parts of putter fitting. Most golfers think of it as a small spec that only affects how the putter sits at address, but lie angle can influence your stroke, your perception, your strike quality and even how the ball launches and rolls. Recently I worked with a player in the JB Coaching Putting Studio whose putter sat noticeably toe-up. What followed was a perfect example of how lie angle influences putting — not just through physics,

When you watch an elite putter, it’s easy to think they have some magical “feel” that the average golfer doesn’t. But great putting isn’t magic — it’s a collection of small, disciplined behaviours that stack up to produce world-class performance. In the JB Coaching Putting Studio, I’ve coached county players, elite amateurs, professionals and club golfers of all abilities. One thing is clear: The best putters aren’t always the ones with the prettiest stroke. They’re the ones

Every golfer has a natural rhythm. You hear it in their full swing, you see it in their pre-shot routine, and you feel it in the way they move. Yet when it comes to putting, rhythm is the one element most golfers never think about. And it’s a huge reason why pace control breaks down. In my studio, rhythm is one of the first things I look for. Not how “pretty” the stroke looks, but how smoothly the putter accelerates, how the hands behave, and whether the golfer can produce th

One of the biggest misconceptions in putting is that a smooth-looking stroke automatically produces a smooth roll. In reality, what happens in the first few inches after impact determines everything—distance control, start line, consistency, and ultimately how many putts you hole. This week in the JB Coaching Putting Studio, we captured a brilliant before-and-after example using Quintic Ball Roll, highlighting just how transformative the right setup adjustments can be. PHOTOS

Why Start Line Matters – And How a Simple Putting Gate Can Transform Your Putting Performance When golfers think about missed putts, most instantly blame the read or the speed. But there’s another crucial piece of the puzzle that often gets ignored — start line. Start line is the initial direction the ball begins its journey, and it is controlled almost entirely by the putter face angle at impact. If the face is just slightly open or closed, the ball begins off its intended l