Putting

A lot of beginners spend most of their time practicing their drives to increase their distance and accuracy, but to really lower your scores develop a sound putting stroke.


In order to develop a good putting stroke, you should have a stable base that does not move. Only the arms and shoulders move. A traditional grip is called the reverse overlap where the back of the left hand and palm of the right hand face the intended target. Your putter should be held lightly. Do not break your wrists.

Take your stance with the putter and put a tee close to the toe and another tee close to the heel of the putter head. Your eyes should be directly over the center of the two tees. Determine whether you want to take the putter back and through in a straight line or if you want to take it back slightly inside and through in a semi-circle. If you prefer to take it back and through in a straight line you should have a face balanced putter. If you prefer to go back and through in a semi circle you should have a toe heavy putter.

Practice putting with your wedge so you develop a stroke that stops you from flicking your hands. Hit the leading edge of the wedge against the equator the ball.

It is important to have the ball travel the required distance without having to think about it. Look beyond your target so you have no fear of the unknown. Ninety percent of a golf game is mental, so have confidence in your ability.

Golf balls go out-of-round, so to putt your best do not use worn-out golf balls.

Your last thought when you putt should be "It's in!".