Morikawa Defends AimPoint Putting, Suggests Banning Long Putters Instead
Collin Morikawa defended the AimPoint putting technique against Lucas Glover's recent criticism, sparking a debate about putting methods in professional golf.
Former U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover called for banning the AimPoint technique, citing slow play concerns and questioning its effectiveness. The technique involves testing green slopes with feet at multiple points along the putting line.
Morikawa countered by suggesting that long putters, which Glover uses, should face similar scrutiny. He defended AimPoint's effectiveness, stating it has "1,000 percent helped" his game by providing a systematic approach to reading putts.
Addressing the slow play criticism, Morikawa acknowledged that AimPoint can take longer if not executed properly but emphasized the importance of timing and respect for other players. He explained that the technique's critics often don't fully understand how it works.
Key points from Morikawa's defense:
- AimPoint provides valuable baseline information for reading putts
- Players need to be mindful of timing and others' putting lines
- The technique's effectiveness outweighs potential pace-of-play concerns
- Critics may lack understanding of the method's proper application
The debate highlights an ongoing discussion about putting techniques in professional golf, following previous controversies like the anchored putting ban implemented in 2016. Both players will compete at the upcoming Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, where their different putting approaches will be on display.