THE STRAIGHT LINE Draw a line along the equator — the thicker the better. On the greens, point the line on the ball down the line to your target, then square your putter
Putter
A putter is a club used in the sport of golf to make relatively short and low-speed strokes with the intention of rolling the ball into the hole from a short distance away. It is differentiated from the other clubs by a clubhead with a very flat, low-profile, low-loft striking face, and by other feature…
Can a golf ball be aligned to draw straight lines?
One of the important details for good putting is getting the ball to start on your intended line. A line on a golf ball can be a great way to help with that, but you have to make sure you have a good line to use. Here is the way many tour pros do it. Tags: Putt, Drill, Intermediate. 03:47.
How do you draw a straight line on a putter?
Aug 16, 2021 · Take a toilet paper roll (I assume they come in a standard size) and stick your golf ball in one end. The fit is pretty snug so all you need to do now is align the seam or logo or wherever you want the line to be and use the edge of the TP roll as a guide to draw the line.
Do you need a line on a golf ball?
Dec 10, 2018 · A short little tutorial on how I use this alignment aid and how I see so many amateurs use it incorrectly. *Slight Correction* I realized after I had edited ...
How do you mark a golf ball for putting?
Simple instructions for putting a line on your golf ball to help you align better when putting. For more tips, go to www.timmgolf.com and Timm Golf Academy. ...
How do you get the straight line on a golf ball?
Should I draw a line on my golf ball?
Does Tiger use a line on his ball?
Why do pro golfers draw a line on their ball?
THE STRAIGHT LINE
Draw a line along the equator — the thicker the better. On the greens, point the line on the ball down the line to your target, then square your putter to it. Bam! Perfect aim.
THE PERSONAL TOUCH
A smiley face or your kid’s initials can help calm your nerves. Motivational cues are great too — as long as it’s not WWIBFD (“What Would Ian Baker-Finch Do?”).
THE LONE DOT
Pros focus tighter on the ball than amateurs, studies show. It takes hours of training. Or, you can draw a black dot on the ball and keep your eyes on it until it disappears from sight.
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The Pros Do It, So Can You
You've probably seen a professional golfer mark his or her ball on the green, lift the ball and spin it around to match a line s/he has drawn on the ball to the putting line. This helps the golfer get the ball started on the correct line. It helps, in other words, with aim and alignment.
Where Do the Rules Say It's OK to Draw Lines On Golf Ball?
But where, specifically, in the rulebook do the governing bodies - the USGA and R&A - give the OK to this practice?
Placing Your Ball
There are two approaches to how you should place your ball when you set it down to putt.
Contrary Argument
Why then would any golfer choose not to use this method or technique for aiming?
Line on Ball Accuracy
Another argument against using a line to indicate where you want to aim is that it is not as accurate as you would like to believe.
Take the Test
Go down to your local hardware store and buy a laser level that beams a straight line over a flat surface.
Last Word
My recommendation is that if you are going to use a line, pick an intermediate target close to the ball and aim at this.
