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Black Gunmetal m5x CS - 2012 Golf Digest HOT LIST - Instruction Tip - LIFETIME ACCESS to Your Support Team

2012 Golf Digest HOT LIST

 

Model: Black Gunmetal m5x CS - $325

 

Description: The m5x is a visually sleek and striking new mallet design, 100% milled gunmetal steel with a proprietary multi-layer black gunmetal finish for striking and lasting beauty, offered for the player who is most comfortable with the look of a larger center shaft mallet. The m5x features a unique sole design and weight design which optimizes the benefits of SeeMore's patented and proven RifleScope Technology alignment system, by allowing the putter to swing on the golfer's natural plane, whether that be closer to a natural arc or perceived straight back and straight through stroke. The m5x comes standard with a softer milled aluminum insert.

 

Black Gunmetal m5x CS comes in Standard Length,  Belly Length and Broomstick/Long Length.

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Model: Black Gunmetal ONE CS - $295

 

Description: The ONEcs is 100% precision milled carbon steel with a proprietary multi-layer black gunmetal finish for striking and lasting beauty. The Gunmetal series now has a simple, classic, pure center shaft (cs) blade in the line up. Milled in the USA and features SeeMore’s RST technology.

 

Black Gunmetal ONE CS comes in Standard Length and Belly Length.

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SeeMore Putter Institute (SPi)

SeeMore is the number #1 independent putter company in the world. We strive to give you and your friends the Tour customer service along with great product.  In 2012 we have taken it a step further to help enhance your experiece with SeeMore.  The SeeMore Putter Institute was created to give golf insturctors a base or platform to teach putting.  The numbers of instructors have quickly ballooned and now encompass the world.  If you find yourself or your friends in need of help - contact one of our certifed SPi Instructors.  They are more than happy to help.  They have taken it upon themselves to want to learn a putting system that is consistent and has results.

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Instruction Tip

A SeeMore triangulator ensures that the club face is accurately setup down the target line.  With SeeMore’s  RifleScope Technology (RST), the body has a system to align everything else (feet, hips, shoulders and eyes) Watch these videos on Use of a Triangulator to help improve your alignment. Half the battle is won when you know where you are aimed.  "Hiding the Red Dot and Seeing the Two White Lines" allow you to do this.  

 

Use of Triangulator Part 1 - SeeMore Putter 

 

Use of Triangulator Part 2 - SeeMore Putter 

 

Use of Triangualtor Part 3  - SeeMore Putter

 

PURCHASE A TRIANGULATOR

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Lifetime Access

 

The only way that we can grow as a company is from the ground up.  You are apart of our family and we value your patronage.  We do not want the communication to stop at your purchase of a SeeMore putter, but we want it to continue for a Lifetime.  

 

SeeMore understands that putting can be challenging at times.  However, we feel comfident that we can give you a putter system along with lifetime access to our Tour support team.  If you have questions regarding instruction, fitting or manufacturing, you can contact us anytime.  We are your 24/7 company when it comes to golf.  

 

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SeeMore PCB Putter at Pebble Beach - by www.putterzone.com

by PutterZone.com

The SeeMore Putter Company makes a triumphant return to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this year, hoping to extend its Monterey Bay winning streak after D.A. Points won last year's tournament while wielding a SeeMore FGP putter.

As part of our ongoing coverage from Pebble Beach, we caught up with SeeMore tour representative, instructor and jack-of-all-putter-trades Ted Gallina to find out what's new, and what's next, from the SeeMore Putter Company.

For starters, Ted shared some new tweaks to existing favorites for 2012. For example, the Si Series putters are rolling out a new sole design, as well as a new insert that, unlike its predecessor, is completely flush with the face. The mFGP2 mallet is also getting a refresh, with the addition of two milled alignment lines along the flange to frame the ball and accentuate SeeMore's RifleScope alignment feature.

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SeeMore Putter Institute (SPi) Certifies 75 PGA Instructors From Across the United States and 20 Countries at 2012 PGA Show

The SeeMore Putter Company formally launched the SeeMore Putter Institute (SPi) at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando this past week.  SPi gives the golf instructors the finest system in the world to teach putting.  SeeMore is the #1 independent putter brand in the world.  SeeMore focuses only on putters and putting performance. SeeMore’s patented RifleScope technology (RST) is the most logical, proven putter technology in the world. 

Throughout the four days of the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, SPi platinum instructors certified over 75 instructors across the United States as well as from 20 different countries.  These PGA instructors took the initiative to improve their putting instruction by becoming a SPi Certified Instructor.  These certified instructors now have a platform or a base to begin teaching putting.

Why did they become certified instructors?  “During a round of golf, putting accounts for 40% of strokes, but research shows that only 6% of yearly lessons are focused on putting,” says Ted Gallina, PGA Teaching Professional and SeeMore’s Director of the SPi Program. “The main goal of any instructor is to help the student to enjoy the game more through improvement. Putting improvement is one of the fastest ways to improve one’s game. And improved technique and having a reliable system for putting is crucial in achieving the goal. SeeMore created the SeeMore Putter Institute (SPi) for this instructor,” continued Gallina, who has been an active PGA member for over 12 years.

Gallina and Pat O’Brien, SeeMore’s Global Teaching Ambassador and putting instructor to PGA Tour players who have earned over $30 million using the SeeMore putter and the SeeMore putting system, developed the SPi concept and system jointly over the last 5 years.  “SeeMore is now ready and geared up to roll this great resource out to any golf instructor interested in teaching more putting lessons,” stated Gallina.

SeeMore’s patented RifleScope technology (RST) is the most logical, proven putter technology in the world.  This is done by “hiding the red dot” the golfer implements a system, which leads to perfect alignment, perfect set up, perfect stroke, and perfect roll. The same every time. It has won Major Championships. Set tour putting records. And helped golfers of all levels find greater enjoyment through a consistent putting system.  Most of all, it is a system that can be readily learned by any golfer, and a system that works hand in hand with the fundamentals based teaching of most golf instructors. 

“SeeMore has been working on the roll out of the SPi idea for several years now, and in fact had a soft launch of the program during 2011 with a global team of instructors, where we really ironed this out to be a program that first and foremost worked for the needs of the hundreds of teaching instructors whotold us they had a real void when it came to putting instruction,” stated Jim Grundberg, SeeMore’s CEO. “It is based on the teachings of our key global teaching and tour instructors, and the input of many of the tour players they work with, who have used SeeMore putters and the SeeMore system for years to improve putting performance in practice and in play on all tours.”

Becoming SPi Certified will help golf teachers formulate a complete teaching plan to help their existing students and recruit new students to become great putters using the SeeMore system that has won 2 Major Championships and set numerous putting records on the PGA Tour.  It is a complete game plan, which will give any golf instructor a new level of confidence in the proper teaching and fitting involved in putting instruction. Becoming certified to teach the system initially consists of online training and personal coaching.  For more interest, contact Ted@SeeMore.com

RST Technology

SeeMore’s patented RST, known by a visible gun sight on the top line, allows the golfer to set up the putter perfectly each and every time in relation to the intended target line. This is accomplished by lining up the black bottom portion of the shaft between two white lines and covering a signature red dot on the heel of the top line.  The process is like locking radar onto a target.  The two parallel white sight lines frame the shaft and serve as an indicator that the golfer is in perfect position to make a consistent and reliable stroke.

SeeMore Facts

SeeMore originally became recognized when Payne Stewart won the 1999 U.S. Open playing a SeeMore putter in the greatest final round putting performance in US Open History.  The brand was re-launched in 2007, and immediately regained worldwide prominence as Zach Johnson used a SeeMore FGP to win the 2007 Masters.  In 2011 D.A. Points used a SeeMore putter to win the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.  Also in 2011 to two Nationwide tour players used a SeeMore putter to secure a 2012 PGA Tour card.  Russell Knox won the Chiquita Classic and Kyle Reifers received the 1^st place check from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational.  SeeMore’s website at www.seemore.com and www.seemoreputtersblog.com has many new features about SeeMore’s remarkable legacy, technology, and tour success. SeeMore putters are custom made in Franklin, TN.   

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Putting - PGA Show Video w/ Pat O'Brien - www.thehackersparadise.com

THP got a chance to speak with Pat O'Brien at the SeeMore Putters booth and talk about his philosophy, teaching tour pros and how to putt better.

 

 

 

 

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Myth of Face Balanced Putters

By John Higgins - SPi Certified Platinum Instructor

Everyone is looking to improve.  Besides utilizing the benefits of RifleScope Technology for consistent alignment and set up, there is another instrumental design feature with many SeeMore Putters.  We call it, “Face Balanced at Impact.” 

Golfers regularly test the weight distribution of a putter by holding the shaft parallel to the ground.  If the face points evenly to the sky, they often consider the putter to be, “face balanced.”  The benefits of this weighting are a myth!  This test would only be beneficial if someone played golf with the shaft at a 90 degree angle, meaning the shaft would be straight up in the air. 

70 degrees is the most common lie angle for a putter at setup, which is the standard lie angle of every SeeMore putter.  Since this is how golfers set up to the putter, the most effective way to measure the balancing of a putter is to show how it will naturally act in the impact position.

A number of center-shafted and straight-shafted SeeMore Putters are face balanced at impact. The FGP Original is the foundational model which features this benefit.   

In December, I was on a putting green waiting to meet with the owner of a prominent facility in Manhattan.  Of course, I decided to use my spare time to practice my putting with a FGP Original.  A middle-aged, German gentleman was hitting putts with his wife watching on the side.  They didn’t speak English and I don’t know any German, but the benefits of SeeMore break language barriers!

The wife saw the grip on my putter and said, “SeeMore” in her German accent.  I made a putt, smiled and gave a “thumbs up.”  I then pointed to the SeeMore while saying, “best putter” and I showed them the RifleScope Technology.  They were laughing in amazement of how easy our system was to understand, even though I couldn’t communicate with them in words.

To close the deal, I showed them the “Face Balanced at Impact” trick.  I stuck a golf tee in the tip of the hole at the top of the putter grip.  I then held the FGP in the air with the tee, and took another tee to push the shaft to approximately a 70 degree angle, simulating a golfer’s impact position.  The putter face of the FGP was still square to the target.  I then simulated poor putting strokes by holding the tee at the top of the grip and starting with poor backswings, both inside and outside of a natural path.  No matter what, the weighting of the FGP putter NATURALLY wanted to be square at impact.

Many of the high Moment of Inertia (M.O.I.) designs which claim to be “face balanced” when holding the club parallel to the ground, will fall open while conducting the face balanced at impact test.  To see with your own eyes, make sure to watch Myth of Face Balanced Putters.

 

 

By the way, the German couple headed to the counter with the new FGP within three minutes of making eye contact with me.  When considering which putter designs make the most sense for you, make sure to remember benefits of face balanced at impact. 

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Everything You Need to Know About Belly Putting

Every golfer strives for consistency.  Putting is the area of the game where many golfers are the most inconsistent.  With belly putters winning multiple PGA Tour events in 2011, more players at all levels are interested in anchoring their putters.  The belly putter is now often believed to be the answer to putting woes because it eliminates factors by helping the golfer establish consistent:

1. Posture
2. Loft on the putter-face
3. Release of the putter-head through impact

To see and learn more about the benefits of belly putter, watch this video below. 

 

The belly putter may be right for you if your hands get extremely involved in your stroke or if you have a tendency to decelerate.

Considerations Before You Switch

Note that the players who are having success on the PGA Tour are able to practice with their new technique much more than the majority of avid golfers. Also, many successful belly putter users have committed to using it long-term. It’s not an instant “cure all” as it requires practice just like any other method in putting.  Before switching to a belly putter, make sure to take your standard putter and implement a system for putting by practicing establishing consistent:

1. Eye position
2. Ball position
3. Forearm position
4. Grip
5. Alignment

If you commit to a system for putting, practice it and you still aren’t putting well, a belly putter may be a welcomed change.   Utilizing the patented RifleScope Technology RST, a SeeMore Putter provides a system for feedback and will allow you to develop consistent setup and alignment in both a standard length and a belly putter. To witness the benefits, watch this video. RST Benefits in SeeMore’s Belly and Standard Length Putters

 

Determining The Length Of Your Belly Putter

You need three things to determine the correct length of a belly putter:

1. Standard length putter
2. Yard stick
3. Access to a mirror

This video on how to fit a belly putter will help you determine the proper length by following the steps mentioned below. How to Fit a Belly Putter

Steps:

1. Take a yard stick and measure the length of your standard length putter in inches.  Measure by keeping the yard stick parallel to the shaft and allowing the ruler to touch the ground next to the base of the club-head. 
2. After determining the posture that you would like to implement with a belly putter, raise the standard length and stabilize it with the end of the grip in your belly. (An athletic posture that allows your eyes to be inside the club-head is recommended)
3. While keeping the yard-stick parallel to the shaft, measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the club-head. 

Example in the Video: (Club) 35 Inches + (Distance from the bottom of the club to the ground) 9 inches = 44 Inches

 

Stabilizing Your Belly Putter

A belly putter should be anchored inside, above or below the belly button.  The golfer’s body should essentially be split in half to allow the putter to swing naturally.  To see why, watch this video. Stabilizing a Belly Putter

 

RST Technology

SeeMore’s patented RST, known by a visible gun sight on the top line, allows the golfer to set up the putter perfectly each and every time in relation to the intended target line. This is accomplished by lining up the black bottom portion of the shaft between two white lines and covering a signature red dot on the heel of the top line.  The process is like locking radar onto a target.  The two parallel white sight lines frame the shaft and serve as an indicator that the golfer is in perfect position to make a consistent and reliable stroke.

SeeMore Putter Institute

SeeMore has also recently launched the SeeMore Putting system to golfers in the form of introducing the SeeMore Putter Institute (SPi), where golfers and instructors will be able to come together in person and online to share these fundamental ideas about how to improve putting performance, including the new discussion about belly putters.

SPi is a learning system based on the simple fundamentals of finding proper grip, alignment, stance, and posture that allow a natural, free, and simple putting stroke on each and every putt.  It is based on the technology built into the SeeMore putter itself, and on the refined teachings of SeeMore Global Ambassador Pat O’Brien – putting instructor to Zach Johnson, and many other top PGA Tour and developing players.  O’Brien has been teaching the SeeMore System around the world for more than 12 years, ever since he watched his good friend the late Payne Stewart benefit from the SeeMore putting system to win 1999 US Open and lead the tour in putting statistics that year.  

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Golfweek's Junior Tour

On November 26^th and 27^th, the Midwest Section of the Golfweek Junior Tour held their first annual Tour Championship at the Hermitage Golf Course, just east of Nashville, Tennessee. The competitors played the General’s Retreat course, which was formerly the host of the LPGA Tour’s, Sara Lee Classic.  Besides the spectacular golf course, another Golfweek perk was an open house for all contestants and their families at the SeeMore Putter Company’s Headquarters in Franklin.

With the majority of the contestants being from the midwest and Ontario, the opportunity to get fitted and see how we build our putters was a first-time experience.  The main emphasis of the evening was to show the importance of developing a system for putting.  Everyone needs a plan for success and a SeeMore putter is the needed tool to achieve that plan.  SeeMore’s RifleScope Technology (RST) helps every player develop a repeatable setup and a consistent putting stroke. 

Players and their families really appreciated that SeeMore doesn’t charge any extra to custom build each putter to a player’s specifications. SeeMore believes each and every golfer should receive the “tour treatment.” 

A large portion of the field purchased putters at the Saturday night event and some competitors even put them into play the next day during the final round.  One of the bold players who immediately put their new SeeMore to the test was Tyler Pearson from Richmond, Indiana.  After improving his final round by five shots, Tyler capped off a fantastic season and was recognized as the 2011 Fall Season Points Leader (Boys 14-15).  This honor will exempt Tyler into more first-class junior golf tournaments in 2012. 

 

With strong fields and opportunities to receive AJGA exemptions, the Golfweek Junior Tour is quickly gaining momentum and respect.  If you are interested in playing or supporting the Golfweek Junior Tour, please visit http://www.golfweekjuniortour.com/ or email Tour Director, Alex Martin at amartin@golfweekjuniortour.com.  

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How to Fit a Belly Putter - SPi Instructor John Higgins

SPi Instructor John Higgins explains how you can get the correct fit for a belly putter.  If you need more information contact us at info@seemore.com or call 800-985-8170.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bruins Success with SeeMore with local SPi Instructor as Head Coach - John Higgins

While working full-time at SeeMore, I’ve had the privilege of also coaching an elite golf program at Brentwood High School.  Both the boys and girls teams had strong seasons during my first year of coaching in 2010, but my goal in year two was to equip my players with more mental and physical tools, allowing for a must-needed edge.  Although I had recommended SeeMore putters during my first season, I took it to a new level by holding our first practice in the putter studio at headquarters.  Prior to beginning our competitive season, my team was equipped with SeeMore’s valuable system and the majority of the team purchased a new SeeMore putter.  After only having three SeeMore’s in competition in 2010, 9 of the 12 boys and all four of the girls used SeeMore in 2011.  The positive results were instant, but the success will continue because these players have a system to ensure a perfect set up and allow for long-term game improvement.

Amidst the steamy August heat in our first tournament, the boys beat 11 quality teams to win the Murfreesboro Invitational.  Four of the five players in our lineup used a SeeMore putter. 

In our second tournament at the Tullahoma Invitational, the Bruins and Lady Bruins completed a winning sweep by taking home all of the team and individual championships! The ladies won their first tournament in years while being led by Senior, Catherine Doyle.  A week after switching to a SeeMore Si2, Catherine shot her career-low round of 81 and was the individual medalist.  The shot 72, 74, 75 and 76 (297)and beat eight teams to win the team portion of the tournament.  Senior co-captain, Grant Lawrence (72) had 23 putts with his SeeMore mFGP CS and was the individual medalist.  The Bruins spectacular putting was the topic of discussion, especially from tournament host and Tullahoma High School Golf Coach, Sam Melton.  You may recognize Sam from his career playing third-base for the Boston Red Sox.  A week after our win, Sam gave me a call and explained that his players wanted to drive a hour and a half to visit SeeMore headquarters.  They were eager gain the edge they witnessed my team put into action at Tullahoma High School’s home golf course.  I worked with the Tullahoma team at headquarters and saw some of the same folks at the State Championship this week.  Tullahoma’s #1 player, Derrick Fisher gives credit to his new SeeMore for helping him finish as one of the top players in his region. 

The momentum didn’t slow down as our boys team won all 13 regular season matches and tournaments, finishing with a 30-0 record.  Our team collectively shot under par in two matches this season.  Four of the lowest five scoring averages on the Bruins squad used a SeeMore.  Seniors Ryan Grundberg and Grant Lawrence each shot competitive 33’s in matches.  Sophomores Chris Tyminski and  Drew Grundberg were two of the most consistent players on the team.  In their first season with a SeeMore putter, Tyminski and Lawrence finished the regular season with 9-hole scoring averages in the mid 36’s. 

The Bruins and Lady Bruins finished in the top 3 in the district tournament, allowing them to advance to the region tournament.  The Bruins then won the region tournament to advance to the state tournament along with two Lady Bruin individuals, Freshman Sara Kleine-Kracht and Senior Catherine Doyle.

The TSSAA Division I AAA  state tournament was held at WillowBrook Golf Club in Manchester, Tennessee.  The Bruins came prepared.  We were mentally tough and ready to face adversity.  Every player had a personal game plan that they had discussed with me and the team.  On top of that, their physical games were in top form, especially their putting!

The boys with the lowest five scoring averages competed in the state tournament.  Four of them and both girl individuals showcased their SeeMore’s in front of the large crowds.  It was an amazing experience as the Bruins shot team scores of 300-300 (75.0 average) to finish as the runner-up to defending champions, Hendersonville High School.  Senior Peyton McClure led the team and finished in the top 10 individually with rounds of 74 & 72, including playing his back nine at six under par.  Grant Lawrence  (74-76) and Chris Tyminski (75-73) continued their fabulous seasons as they each finished in the top 25. 

Even when I was not coaching my players, I knew that my team was in good hands because they had putters equipping them with a system for feedback.  I’m so proud of everyone for their hard-work and dedication to the team this season. 

Other top college and high-school programs have benefitted from our team sessions in the SeeMore putter studio.  You can set up a time for your team with me at SeeMore Headquarters or with a SeeMore Putter Institute (SPi) instructor in your area by emailing me at john@seemore.com.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SeeMore Putter Institute Instruction Tip - Grip - by SPi Instructor Mike Hicks

You might recongize our SPi Instructor from the 1999 US Open at Pinehurst. Below Mike Hicks gives us a tip that helped Payne Stewart. Hicks presently caddies for Spencer Levin on the PGA Tour. Hicks lives in Mebane, NC and is a HUGE ADVOCATE for the SeeMore Putter.  Let us know your thoughts.

Friday October 22nd 1999 was the last time I saw my good friend Payne Stewart. We had just missed the cut at the Walt Disney world tournament in Orlando. Payne who lived in Orlando, was very disappointed that he had missed the cut in his home town. He knew the reason for missing the cut was a cold putter, it was the worst he had putted since switching to the Seemore Putter some 9 months earlier.  We went straight to the practice green which is very unusual for a tour pro that has just missed the cut. Normally they can't leave quickly enough. After 30 minutes of practice things weren't getting any better and I noticed that Payne's hand position at address looked different to me.  His hands were too far forward almost,( forward press if you will.)  When Payne putted his best his hands looked almost behind the ball at address. 

After adjusting his hand position at address he started making putts again. This positioning with your hands is key to putting with the Seemore. After putting for more than an hour that day Payne started to feel the cup position your left hand should have at address.You should try and maintain this position in your left hand throughout the stroke. What this does is it keeps the shaft and putter head moving together throughout the stroke.  Best example of this is Masters Champion Zach Johnson. Try this cupping sensation the next time you're practicing, if you do it right you should feel the left hand get somewhat tired after a period of time.

Contact Mike Hicks for Putting Instruction.