Everyone can benefit from some tips on golf putting. The following article contains a range of helpful tips to help golfers at all levels and experiences.
You need to know the basics
Keep it simple
Stick to the club that you know. A wood is best for your first tee. A pitching wedge or low iron can be used when you are in close range. Use a middle-iron whenever you are in the mid-range. A putter is also a good choice when playing on the green.
You don’t need to know everything about how to run a club. If in doubt, stay with what you already know. Sometimes, the simplest solution is better.
Stay on the right track with your attitude
Your feet should not be more than shoulder-length apart when using middle irons. Your feet will be wider the bigger iron you use. You should keep your feet closer together, if the iron is smaller.
Keep in mind that the address and grip can influence more than just the shot’s outcome.
You can use a new ball
A new ball is a good choice if the shot is difficult, particularly if water is present. You can take out a brand new ball, and you can toss the old one. This mental trick is called a “mental trick”. You will be more satisfied with the shot.
The old, stale ball can be hit in any way you want. You don’t want to loose a new shiny ball and will think more about the ball’s future.
You can use a little psychology
The Mental Image
You can see the fairway from so many different angles. It can sometimes be distracting when you’re putting. Just look around to see how far it can travel in any direction.
Pro golfers use mental imagery to imagine the fairway as a narrow strip. The greens on the other side don’t even exist. The shot is straight from the tee up to the hole.
Next time you are playing golf, try this. Now imagine that you are the only one and there is the hole. Let all the extra green go away.
Imagine The Track
Many golfers find it helps to visualize the ball going backwards, from the hole to your tee. This trick is used by many other players and bowlers. The ball will roll backwards from the hole in a straight line.
A Tip: Keep your eyes open!
Many beginners lose speed when they putt. These beginners often slow down, getting closer to the hole but not as fast.
Put the ball in the exact spot where it will be seen. If you are prone to getting in the way of the hole, this tip is especially useful. This will allow you to keep the speed up through your swing by picturing it moving further than the hole. You will have a more solid swing.
Extras – Chipping
Easy Chipping Drill
You can brace yourself with a chair, or against a wall, when you are practicing chipping. Any material is acceptable, provided it’s strong and stable.
You can simply lean your left knee against a chair, wall, or anything else and then place your weight on the foot in front. You can use this drill to learn how to chip and swing down.