Scheffler Debuts Hybrid Putter Grip at Hero Challenge
Scheffler Debuts Hybrid Putter Grip at Hero Challenge

Scheffler Debuts Hybrid Putter Grip at Hero Challenge

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Scottie Scheffler, the world No. 1 golfer, introduced a new putting grip at the 2024 Hero World Challenge, utilizing a claw grip on shorter putts while reverting to a conventional grip on longer ones. This change aims to address his relative weakness in Strokes Gained: Putting, where he ranked 77th in 2024 despite dominating other statistical categories. Scheffler and his putting coach, Phil Kenyon, have been considering this change for some time, hoping it will improve his effectiveness on putts inside 10 feet, a previous weak spot. The claw grip is intended to create a more pendulum-like motion, enhancing feel and consistency on the greens. His adaptation of the claw grip is seen as a strategic experiment during the Hero World Challenge, where he is defending his title. Scheffler's decision to experiment with this grip is part of his ongoing quest for improvement, following previous successful equipment tweaks that led to a dominant season including an Olympic gold medal.

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