Putting: Back to BasicsWe're back to putting again. We feel that strongly about it. The average golfer could easily make up 10 strokes a ROUND by putting properly. And it is much easier to practice putting then driving or fairway shots in your house or yard!
The game of golf should be learned from green back to tee. That means putting, chipping, fairway shots, and THEN drives. Remember, most shots in a round are from around green!!!!
The average golfer's tendency, when putting, is to use too much of their wrists and arms, thus breaking down their wrists through putt. No! No!! NO!!!! DO NOT BREAK YOUR WRISTS!! First it hurts (ok, couldn't resist), second, you LOSE CONTROL!!!
To become a great putter, perfect combination of shoulders and arms should be used throughout putt. Any wrist action involved is through motion of weight of putter.
During your putt, concentrate on your shoulders really putting stroke. On backswing, your left shoulder moves down and your right shoulder moves up, focusing on your shoulders becoming synchronized. Your left wrist should stay nice and firm throughout.
In order to set up putting grip, first place grip in palm of your left hand, and your entire hand around grip. Place your right hand underneath your left, in a similar palm grip. Overlap your right hand with your left index finger.
Your palms should be opposite to one another, for a nice locked-in feeling. When setting up to address ball, make sure your eyes are over ball, specifically your left eye (if you are a right hand golfer).
Bend your knees slightly, and hang your arms over ball.
Shift your weight slightly forward on your left foot, favoring left side of your body. Your hands should also be slightly forward in your stance.
Before making your stroke, make sure your arms, shoulders, knees and feet are all parallel with your target line.