GURU OF THE GREED

Brad Faxon, a multiple PGA Tour winner and now instructor and broadcaster, discusses his putting prowess, working with Rory and his coaching style and philosophy...

- Dan Parker

Brad Faxon’s name is synonymous with one of golf’s most crucial skills: putting.

The eight-time PGA Tour winner carved out a solid career defined less by prodigiously powerful hitting and more by an unparalleled touch on the greens, which made him a perennial leader in the tour putting stats.

Going beyond his impressive competitive record, including two Ryder Cup appearances for Team USA, Faxon’s career has transitioned seamlessly into that of one of the game’s most respected voices and instructors. His insights into the art of putting have become invaluable and Sought after by aspiring pros and Major Champions alike, including Rory Mcllroy. Indeed, on the Northern Irishman’s victory march from the Butler Cabin to pick up his trophy at Augusta National in April, Faxon was one of the few figures Mcllroy stopped to embrace after his career Grand Slam victory.

Now, as a commentator and highly esteemed coach, Faxon continues to shape the game, sharing his knowledge of the sport with viewers on television. You'll no doubt have heard his voice on a Sky Sports Golf broadcast.

Faxon is also an ambassador for Platform Golf, a company that has already created groundbreaking products aimed at revolutionising the way golfers can practise and play indoors. The tilting green and adjustable hitting area integrate with other leading golf technologies to bring a fuller experience to golfers using indoor bays for recreational use as well as coaches for teaching purposes.

What do your think made you such a great putter?

I grew up organically learning the game. I had a dad who was a good player who introduced me to golf at about five or six years old. I started caddying as a young kid, around 12 or 13 years old, and the members at my club, naturally, would want the caddie to read greens for them. When we went out in the early mornings on a weekend, you could see how the ball broke on the dew lines.