SAM Academy Education
Movement science and research have been the foundation of developing SAM PuttLab, SAM PuttStudio, and BalanceLab. Educate yourself with videos and documents around our teaching/coaching concepts and our products.
Does Arm-Lock Putting Really Help?
Since the recent win from Bryson, there have been many questions and thoughts around Arm-lock putting as well as the length and lie of properly fit putters. From our founder and chief putting scientist, here are his thoughts on whether and why you should consider Arm Lock putting.
Tips and Tricks for Accurate Putter Fitting
A properly fit putter is an essential prerequisite for successful putting. If the putter doesn't suit the player, compensation is inevitable. In many cases, the putter is too long. A consequence of this is increased face rotation, problems in the swing path, and irregular impact conditions.
Fundamental Putting Instruction: Stroke Dynamics & Timing
Third part of our series 'Fundamental Putting Instruction': Problems in distance control and problems in playing breaking putts are often related to inconsistent rhythm and timing of the stroke.
Training With Kids in the SAM PuttStudio
How do you get kids excited about putting? The key is to motivate them and create fun. The interactive games and exercises in the SAM PuttStudio offer many entertaining learning experiences and help to keep the children's attention.
Fundamental Putting Instruction: The Role of Face Rotation
Directional problems in putting are often related to irregular face rotation during the swing. These problems manifest themselves in SAM PuttLab data as opening and closing rates that are too high or too low, inconsistent rotation through impact (pull or push), or oscillations in the face rotation curves around impact.
Putting Instructor Certifications by SAM Academy
Ready to take your putting instruction to the next level? Join our SAM Academy for the upcoming SAM Putting Instructor webinars on February 24-25, 2025. This exclusive opportunity to earn Level 2 and Level 3 certifications will be conducted live and online by Dr. Christian Marquardt, the inventor of SAM PuttLab.
Fundamental Putting Instruction: The Importance of Aim
This first part of our series 'Fundamental Putting Instruction' explores the importance of Aim in Putting and Putter Fitting. Improper aim is a critical problem when not holing putts.
Explore Putt Planes in the SAM PuttLab
Watch an in-depth analysis of the putting stroke with the Putt Planes:
Phil Kenyon Talks About the SAM Yips Cure
Learn more about SAM Yips Cure and watch an Instagram session with renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon:
The Ultimate Performance Parameters of SAM BalanceLab
Watch a short introduction in the Performance Parameters for the BalanceLab 3 Ultimate Edition software. Part 2 covers the parameters for the category "Control". These parameters are highly relevant for proper movement control of the golf swing.