The next time you go play a round of golf, keep track of how many putts you take. The pros that you see on TV average under 30 putts for an 18-hole round of golf.
Good putting starts with good fundamentals. A good neutral grip where the hands work as a unit, the grip pressure is light. A good solid setup position is where your feet are shoulder width apart, with the weight on the balls of your feet.
Good posture is a major key to hitting good putts. During the setup position, I like to see the eyes directly over the ball. If your eye line is inside your ball line, it can lead to pushing putts.
If your eye line is outside your ball line, it can lead to pulling putts.
Good putters always accelerate the club through impact and hit the ball with the center of the club face. The stroke itself is made with the shoulders, not by bending your wrists.
The length of your stroke will determine the length of the putt.
There are many ways to practice your putting. We have a large practice putting green here at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club where you can come and work on your game.
Our professional staff can assist you in developing a good stroke, practice routine and help you find a putter. You always want to practice long and short putts.
The clock drill is a great way to work on your putting. Pick a hole and place balls 10 feet from the cup; you want to make sure you have at least six balls so that you can make a 10-foot circle around the hole.
Try to make putts and don’t leave the putts too short or long. Do this drill from different lengths, and challenge friends to see who can have the lowest score. This is a great drill to help lower your scores and a fun way to compete with friends.
