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Golf experts discuss emotional connections to putters on Fully Equipped

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:26 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Golf experts discuss emotional connections to putters on Fully Equipped

Summary

On the latest episode of GOLF's Fully Equipped, putting coach Stephen Sweeney and co-host Johnny Wunder explored golfers' emotional attachments to their putters. They noted that while technology plays a role in putter performance, emotional factors often weigh heavily in a player's choice. Sweeney discussed his experience with world-class players using unconventional putters despite less favorable stats, emphasizing the importance of feel in putting. The episode highlights the complex relationship between a golfer's confidence and their equipment.

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By the Numbers

•Sweeney and Wunder discuss the role of emotional ties to putters.
•PGA Tour players often prefer putters based on feel over technology.
•Sweeney shared an example involving Ludvig Aberg's recent putter switch.
•Emotional connections can affect putting performance significantly.
•The episode is part of GOLF's ongoing analysis of equipment in the sport.

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11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Is an emotional connection to your putter holding you back? | Fully Equipped

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On this week's episode of GOLF's Fully Equipped, putting coach Stephen Sweeney explains dives into golfer's connections to their putters.
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