Considering the most amounts of shots you’ll play in a round of golf will consist of putts it’s essential that you’re able to sink your putts as confidently as possible
Putting is all about reading the green
Learning how to putt has to exist as a priority for
every golfer. Firstly it’s necessary to record the amount of shots you take.
When you score your card take note of the amount of putts you take on each hole.
Anymore than two putts on a hole then there’s a problem that needs addressing
to make you a better golfer.
Always ensure that you’re gripping the putter correctly
Although there are
many different variations displayed by the professional golfer, the most
traditional remains appropriate. The traditional grip features both your thumbs
running down the putter handle forming a straight line, one above the other.
Your fingers will naturally adopt a grip at the back of the handle.
It’s essential that you hold the putter firmly but not too tight
The
analogy is to hold it like a tube of toothpaste exerting just enough pressure
to squeeze but making sure no paste comes out. Keep your wrists firm and locked
with your forearms, shoulders and chest. They should act as a single unit with
no individual movement. The movement comes from the chest rotating as a single
unit.
Never rest your putter on the ground keep it just hovering above the grass
Your legs should be supportive and firm with no movement up or down. When you
can visit a local golf club and use their practice putting green. Many golfers
don’t consider it necessary to practice the most used shot in golf. However
you’ll see improvements in your game if you get used to the feel of putting.
This remains especially important before your round commences.
Golf remains a very demanding mental game so you need to putt with confidence
Make sure that all obstacles are removed from your balls path.
Leaves, twigs, worm-casts and small stones should all get removed prior to you
taking your putt. A large part of being mentally focused remains trusting your
minds-eye. This exists as a visual image in your mind of what you are going to
do. It needs forming in your mind before you actually putt.
By taking into consideration the slope of a green and the condition of the grass
Whether or not the cup is up or down-hill from your putting position
you will be able to clearly visualize in your mind the line you need to take to
get the ball to drop. Now with your practice putts hit the imaginary ball and
see it roll and drop into the hole.
Improving your golf putting through using the previous tips will see your
score dramatically reduce. Keep you body aligned to the hole while ensuring
your grip remains both correct and at the right pressure. Practice before a
round keeping the mental image of how the ball rolls into the hole.
