The Basics Of Putting In Golf
You drive for show but putt for dough is something we have all seen and learned from watching the professional golfers in every tournament and championship on tv from all over the world.
The top pro golfers can drive a ball from here to eternity but what counts is the number of strikes it takes to put the ball in the hole. The long accurate drives don’t mean a thing if you are unable to putt accurately.
Choosing your putter is important, but using and practicing with whatever putter you have consistently is even more important. I have had the same putter now for around fifteen years. I know what it feels
like in my hand, I know its weight and how that plays into my putts. You have to know your equipment like the back of your hand.
Putting takes a lot of practice to get right. Typically, we drive the ball eighteen times in a game, but putt at least double that number. So it stands to reason that if you could improve your putting you will improve your game more than if you can make a better drive. If you can’t get to the practice green regularly, practice on your carpet at home.
No ball can make it into the hole if it doesn’t have enough power behind the ball to get it there. So, take the time to get down and look at the path from your ball to the hole; does it slant one way or the other? Is it uphill or downhill? All these details make a big difference to the amount of power you need to put into your putt.
Stand with your feet spread for balance and line up the putt. Keep you hands, arms and shoulders completely still. Imagine that you are a bobble head but you move from just below your chest. Keep your head directly over the ball. Pull your club back; keep your hands, wrists, arms and shoulders steady-the movement comes from your chest. Hit the ball, following it with your club. Learn from each putt and remember the lesson.
Rememer you must practice, practice, practice!
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