How to make a smooth putting stroke?
Feb 13, 2018 · 1. DROP A WEDGE. The best putting strokes feature a slight arc on the backswing and a matching arc coming through. It’s what allows your putter to glide smoothly and start the ball online. To ...
What is the best putting stroke?
Nov 03, 2020 · If your golf putting stroke needs some work, this putting drill is one of the best golf putting tips to help your short game, and will teach you how to putt ...
How do you improve your putting?
1 day ago · A smooth putting stroke is a must to hole putts on slippery greens. Get a little tentative — or overly aggressive — and your ball has little chance of going in the hole.
How to improve your putting?
Apr 18, 2013 · To achieve the perfect putting stroke it’s vital that you maintain what is known as the triangle for the entire length of the stroke. The triangle is formed at address between the shoulders and arms. (see picture right). This triangle is …
How to putt a sandbox?
As surprisingly complicated as putting can be, some of the most effective solutions come down to minor adjustments. Check your technique to make sure it includes the four following tips: 1 A stroke that is the same distance both back and through. 2 Ball position just forward of the center of your stance. 3 A controlled stroke shape, whether it’s a straight line or a gentle arc. 4 Steady head position.
Is it easy to putt a solid putt?
You may already know that a solid putt requires hitting the ball on a slight ascending motion. But knowing this doesn’t make it easy to execute. The arc of a putting stroke is already pretty minimal, and it’s hard to control your stroke to make sure it hits the ball at the exact right moment.
Change your grip or stance
Rory McIlory putts cross-handed, also known as 'left hand low', during the 2016 World Golf Championship Cadillac Championship on the Blue Monster at the Trump National Doral Miami. David Cannon/Getty Images
Analyze your tendencies
When someone says you missed "on the pro side", that's the best compliment he or she can give for a putt that doesn't drop. Most golfers, especially amateurs, miss putts below the hole, meaning they don't read enough break on the greens. If you miss on the pro (high) side, you're generally being more aggressive in the stroke - i.e.
Practice at home
The Perfect Practice Putting Mat has quickly become one of the hottest new products of 2020. Courtesy photo
Put a line on your ball
Golfers who use aiming lines have a better chance to make putts. Jason Scott Deegan/GolfPass
The eyes have it
Conventional thinking says the ball should be lined up directly below your eyes while putting. We all know golf is an unconventional sport.
Buy a new putter
If you're that desperate, it might be time to start experimenting with new putters with the intent to buy. I putt only with a mallet. I need the big head to feel like I'm bashing the ball. Many golfers prefer only a blade.
Get a putter fitting
Club Champion can fit any club in your bag. Putter fittings are extremely effective at shaving strokes off your score. Courtesy of Club Champion
Where is the triangle in putting stroke?
The triangle is formed at address between the shoulders and arms. (see picture right). This triangle is the foundation of every good putting stroke.
What is a putting arc?
The putting arc is the path that the putter head travels going back and through the golf putting stroke. Golfers either take it back and through on a slightly inside path or some prefer to take it straight back and straight through. Both methods work!
What is the most common fault in golf?
Breaking the wrists is arguably the most common fault I see in golfers with poor putting strokes. It usually sees some hinging of the wrists resulting in the putter head moving offline. If this is your problem then the fastest way to fix it is to focus on maintaining the triangle above.
