Golf Putting Tips
So you want to improve your putting on the golf greens? This may come as a surprise to you, but the best way to improve your putting is to practice, practice and practice some more. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, you can never practice your putting enough. Luckily, there are a few drills and tips you can use to improve your putting aside from just going out and practicing.
One putting drill that you can do starts with placing 5 golf balls a foot away from the hole. After you have made all 5 golf balls, move the balls back a couple of feet and putt until you make all 5 again. You can continue this process as far away from the hole as you want, but this will allow you to practice putting from multiple distances all over the green.
When it comes to your stance and your stroke, you want to be completely still. You want to make sure your position is right on target with the hole and you are squared up. One of the biggest mistakes people make is leaving their position too soon. You want to hold your position until the ball is at least half way to the hole. This will allow you to follow through with the shot better.
Just before you hit the ball, try not to look at the ball itself. You want to focus on a spot just ahead of the ball that you want the ball to roll over. This is a guide to the path you want the ball to make. By focusing on this spot, you can better the chances of sending the ball on the right track. Right when you hit the ball, you should know whether or not you made the putt.
Although you want to look ahead of the ball, you don’t want to follow the ball too much. By following the ball, you will over-swing and ruin your putt. The best way to not follow the ball to the hole is to focus on the spot just ahead of the ball the whole way through. One tip is to place a coin right behind the ball so that you can stay focused on something as oppose to following the ball.
When it comes to putting, confidence is everything. Practicing a lot of easy putts to start with is a great way to build your confidence. Then, you can gradually move further back and practice more difficult putts. At the most extreme, you can practice putting with your eyes closed to get a feel for your stroke.
While there are a plethora of putting drills and tips that can help improve your putting, practice is the number one key to enhancing your putting skills. The more time and effort you put forth into practicing putting, the more confident you will feel on the greens.