Put Some Zing Back Into Putting!

[Hawkeye]

Ah those elusive short putts! Here are a few fun tips to keep your mind on when working on your putting.

A fun little way to practice your putts is to sink 5 putts from a foot away and then 5 from two feet, then three feet, four and so on. If you miss any shot you get to start over!

Another approach to practise your putts is to try putting at a quarter. Put a quarter anywhere on the green and try putting to it. This improves your focus. When you get back to putting to the pin you'll be amazed how much better you are.

And yet another easy but effective drill is to put a dime behind the ball and then putt while keeping your eyes on the dime through the stroke. Don't follow the ball just keep your eyes on the ball!

And another great tip is when you're putting downhill. Try putting the ball with the toe of the putter, not the sweet spot. It tends to deaden your shot!
And last... always keep a written record of your putts when you're out on the course. Written records of your putts' ups and downs will give you the perspective needed to efficiently work on those areas of your game that are lacking.

Hope this helps your putting.

Dedicated to enhance your golfing experience,
Patrick Forbes

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[caddyshackgolf]

Thanks for those tips. I have been having troubles with my short putts latley but I have been sinking my long putts. Its weird lol. But I will try those things out on the range.