Golf Putting Tips
Putts Missing the Hole Consistently in One Direction
If you miss
putts, more often than not to either the left or the right this is
possibly caused by your eye alignment over the ball. If your eyes are
located on the inside of the line then the putt will go to the right of
the hole. Consequently, if your eyes are on the outside of the line the
putt will go to the left of the hole.
Therefore, to be able to hit the putts on the line, your eyes need to
be directly over the ball. One way to test this is to line up the putt
stand over the ball and then drop a golf ball from where your eyes are
and it should hit directly on top of the ball on the ground. If this is
not the case then look at your stance and readjust.
How to Make Pressure Putts
This is a
crucial putting tip. Being able to make the putts under pressure is a
major factor in golf. If you are unable to make these putts then you
will never reduce your score
Your posture is crucial for this. Make sure that you are relaxed and
feel comfortable in the putting position. If you are tense in this
position walk away and then readdress the putt. Grip the putter with a
light grip, holding the putter tight will take away the feel of the
putt. Getting the feel of putting will come with practice and
experience.
Another major
ingredient in your putting stroke is tempo. The putter should move in a
nice smooth motion(just like a pendulum). There should be no sudden
jerks or any inconsistent movement. Take the putter back nice and easy
then swing forward hitting the ball in the centre of the putter face
and follow the swing through. Don't stop the stroke once the ball is
hit.
How to Read the Grass for a Putt
When
reading a putt always take into consideration how the grass is lying.
For instance, will the putt be against the grain of the grass or with
it. Survey the putt from many different angles around the green, if the
grass is darker in colour then this will be against the grain,
alternatively, if the grass is light in colour then this will be with
the grain of the grass. This will allow you to determine the pace of
the putt, as a putt with the grain will be faster than a putt against
the grain of the grass.
For reading putts with turn, you will need to look for the point in the
line where the break will take place. Once you have determine this, hit
the ball on the line to that spot. When you have determined the line of
the putt place the writing on the ball in the exact direction of the
putt.
The putting grip is a very personal to the golfer. Just look at all the
different grips that are used by the pros on the tour. The best way to
determine the putting grip for you, is to go to the practice green and
try holding the putter in different ways. When you have a grip that
feels right practice with this to get the feel of the club and the
putts. Getting this right will make all the difference to your scores.
Hopefully, these putting tips will help you with your game and aid in
reducing your score. Please make sure that you practice and get the
feel for the putts and the greens. Being able to read the green is a
major part in putting.