Putting Tips

Essential Putting Tips

Putting is a very important moment on every golf hole. It signals the end of the hole and subsequently it will signal whether it was a good hole or a hole to forget. Some people prefer a smaller green on which to make their putt, but others like the longer greens so that they can really try their luck at securing a twenty-five yard putt.

• Keep your body weight balance - Your stance is crucial to the success of your putting game. Keep your weight balanced 50/50, with exactly the same weight on each foot. Both halves of your body should be mirror images of each other. This stance is the one which gives your putt the highest chance of success.

• It is critical not to swing the putter with your wrists. It is much harder to control the putter speed and direction when you use your wrists. Instead, use the shoulders to determine the golf ball path along the green.

• Keep putting grip light - When holding the putter, resist the temptation to grip the club too tightly. Use a light grip to promote a better 'feel' for the putt.

Putts that are between 4 and 6 feet in length are the ones that we expect to sink all the time. But even pros have not made those putts before, which means the average golfer shouldn't be bothered if he misses that 5 foot putt. But of course your success rate will increase with practice--and with it, your score for each hole will shrink, making more and more competitive as you train.

When you can do this easily, start trying longer putts. The other benefit about learning to putt is that you will build confidence with each putt and consequently will have less fear about putting from that distance. You may even want to price putting in your own home, where you feel most comfortable. This might be a good idea if you feel you need to build confidence.