Putting- The game within a game.
Approximately 30-40% of a golfers final score is accounted for by strokes taken on the putting surface. Putting is a key part of the game- Here's some tips to help you get the ball in the hole faster
While putting is an art and not just a science, there are ways to learn how much a putt will break from different angles and from different green speeds. This is something I use in lessons to teach the student how to read a green that can then become a part of their routine.
Putting equates to almost half the shots played throughout a round of golf. Here are two easy tips for learning a better roll and better reading of the greens to find the bottom of the cup.
There are many putting aids designed to help you build a better stroke. In this video I show you what the best advice is to keep the stroke on the perfect plane and arc.
Alignment. Start Line. Speed. Tempo. Are all attributes of good putting. But- what about ball position? Check it regularly and here's why.
Master putters like Ben Crenshaw and Brad Faxon have syrupy putting stroke with a lot of regulated rhythm and tempo. Find out why tempo should match back and through and how to practice it
Sometimes even the very best in their trade get off at times. A loyal pair of eyes is often critical to helping a golfer stay on the correct path more often with their games.
Lag putting is crucial to being a better putter. Getting the speed correct will always give you a second putt that is close to the hole. Here's a great drill to encourage better speed control on the greens.
A string line is a great tool to train the eyes and visuals of how much break a putt can truly have. Eye dominance also affects this on different breaking putts.
Becoming a better putter can be an arduous task. Almost all PGA players work with training aids to assist their stroke and the feelings and visuals associated with starting the ball on line better with a solid strike and speed. If its good enough for them its good enough for everyone.
