Tuesday, June 07, 2005

Natalie Gulbis - The Golf Blog interview, Part 1


Natalie Gulbis

The Golf Blog's exclusive interview with Natalie Gulbis, Part 1.

The Golf Blog: You are only 22 years old, but are having a breakthrough year: Top 10 in money, 4 top 10 finishes, including a tied for 3rd at the Michelob Open. What’s the main reason for your success this year?

Natalie: I have worked hard to improve my consistency in my driving, irons, short game, and putting. Trying to work on cutting down my mistakes.

The Golf Blog: Your swing has already received much attention, but your putting style is also different. You use a standard length putter with a long grip, and separate your hands on the grip. We’ve heard it called as the “hammy” putting style. Can you explain your putting style and why you switched?

Natalie: It is called the hammy and it is a split grip putting style. Very similar to a hockey stance, my feet being very open. For me it takes my hands out of my putting stroke.

The Golf Blog: You recently played with Annika Sorenstam at the Michelob Open. While your friend Cristie Kerr won the tournament, Annika’s been having another spectacular year. What did you learn from playing with Annika? Do you think she has an “intimidation factor” on tour similar to the kind Tiger Woods did when he was blowing away the field in 2000 and 2001?

Natalie: I played with Annika today. I love being paired with her. She does not make many mental mistakes, and she has the ability to repeat her swing over and over and wears people down.

The Golf Blog: Do you have advice for teenagers who are hoping to make it one day on tour? Should they focus on learning how to win and dominate at the junior level as Tiger Woods did, or should they test out pro tournaments early in their careers if they have the talent and opportunity, as Michelle Wie appears to be doing?

Natalie: My advice for Jr. players would be to play as much competitive golf as they can. I really learn a lot from testing my game during competition and having the opportunity to compare my game and stats to other players. As far as what path to take, it’s all over the board. I stopped playing in Jr. events when I was 12 and played women’s. It's whatever is good for you.

[Tune in tomorrow for Part 2.]
Related post:
Natalie Gulbis - The Golf Blog interview, part 2

31 Comments:

At 2:35 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was just wondering how easy it was get this type of interview with a pro such as Natalie Gulbis. I mean shes deals with the media everyday but to have time to speak with a blog is great. Is this the sign of things to come?

 
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At 8:17 AM, Anonymous NothingMan said...

That Hammy putter is very interesting. I might have to look into something like that. I used to be a pretty good hockey player til I screwed up my back. I bet that would be a lot more natural-feeling and easier to control.

 
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At 9:51 AM, Blogger Karl said...

If Natalie would open her stance another 45% and turn her left hand over she would be able to take full advantage of this style by going full sidesaddle. Try it yourself.
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At 10:08 AM, Anonymous California Golfer said...

Natalie is one of my favorite female golfers on the tour right now. Good looks and golf skills to match she is going to have a great career. Good luck!

 
At 8:42 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Congrats Natalie. Awesome performance today! Good luck at St. Andrews.

 
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At 10:52 AM, Anonymous Karen - Executive Director said...

It's great to see more and more women taking up the game of golf whether they are younger like Michele Wei or later in life. Golf is such a great game to play to escape from the everyday especially if your a mother with kids.

I wonder what Natalie would have to say about the Wrist position at impact? (keeping the Wrist Straight) as this is one of the most common of golf problems.

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