GEL Green master visits Australia
November 25th, 2008 | GEL Golf, Putting BiomechanicsGreen master visits Australia for the Launch of ‘Hurrion signiture’ GEL Putters
By Rob Vanderzalm
LEADING international biomechanist Dr Paul Hurrion knows how to cut strokes on the green. In Australia to promote his signature range of GEL putters, Hurrion has developed a process where golfers understand the science behind the most important part of the game. He does it by cutting down excessive body movement in the putting stroke.
“Because the ball is on the putter face for less than a millisecond, what I try and do is eliminate manipulation in the stroke,” Hurrion told Golfer Pacific.
“I just try and keep everything to a minimum to maximise the chance of
getting the ball on the line that’s been read.”
Hurrion, who works with a number Irishman Padraig Harrington and former Australian Open champion Lee Westwood, utilises the advances in rapid data processing and the miniaturisation of solid-state high speed cameras and computer technology. And while his research has proven successful with the pros, Hurrion admits putting is not yet fully understood by amateur golfers.
“Most single figure golfers know what they did wrong when the slice a tee shot. “But they don’t know what went wrong when they missed a putt. They usually blame the green, the line or if say they pulled it.
“A player has to take ownership of their own stroke and know it inside out and back to front. Otherwise they’re left scratching their head wondering how to improve. “There’s no question, golfers are missing out on a massive amount of strokes by not looking into the science of putting.”
Hurrion, who runs his own laboratory in Birmingham, believes better results on the green must come from a more dedicated putting regime. Most golfers he said spent a few minutes on the practice green and then headed onto the course. “The average amateur golfers’ putting technique is a cut down version of their full swing. “This is so common yet it’s not the answer.”
Hurrion rates Harrington the most committed golfer on tour when it comes to putting.
He said his analytical mind and ability to understand his putting stroke had helped him become one of the game’s best. Harrington’s average on the green is just 28 putts per round compared to anywhere between 36 and 38 for a golfer playing off 18.
Dr Paul Hurrion at Albert Park Driving Range in Melbourne
Further information www.paulhurrion.com
For distribution of the GEL Putters in Austrailia, please contact Dave MacKenzie, (CEO) OlympicProLine
M. 0411 706 000 F. 02 9319 6596 T. 02 9319 6766 www.olympicproline.com.au
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