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Putting Tips for Consistency
Since more than half the strokes of your total golf score are made on or around the putting green it pays to spend some time working on your putting skills. In past seasons I have been a streaky putter meaning some days I’m off and others I drop every putt I hit into the cup. Naturally the latter is the preference and lately I made some changes in my set up and technique that have made me more consistent and better when on the green.
Speed and Direction are the two key components to the putt but you have to be able to read the slope of the green to determine direction. The read and speed will come mostly from practice and experience as each green is different. The techniques I now utilize to aid with consistency are the following: 1) Use the writing on the golf balls to place your ball on line with the read you determined after viewing the slope of the green.
2) View the slope of the green from at least two directions
3) Keep your head down until your hear the golf balls drop into the cup or until well after the ball is struck with the putter. {Fore: If you pick your head up too quickly it may pull you off line on the follow thru which is critical for good consistent putts}
4) Wedge your left elbow into your left side and use your shoulders and arms in a pendulum motion as you start your putt and hold this position until you finish the stroke.
Try these different methods and see if they help your game on the green. Happy Golfing to All!
As noted previously this winter in certain parts of the country has been horrific for outdoor activities and golf. I guess, except for snow sports like Skiing, Snowboarding, Snow Tubing and the like. I’m a golfer so I’ve decided to make the most of my time indoors. I just pulled out my golf putting training aids and I have made a resolution to put them to good use. Now is as good a time as any since there is not much else to do associated with golf.
Putting is an important part of the game of golf as more than half a golfers score is made on the putting green. The less strokes made on the green the better your score will be. Since many of us cannot play golf right now it is an excellent time to brush up on your putting stroke. If you do not already have a good putting training device make sure to invest in one now. It will be worth it as you will realize the results when you return to the golf course as soon as the weather permits. Happy Golfing to All!
There is an expression in golf , ”Drive for Show and Putt for Dough”, which is true to some extent. Although driving the golf ball is an important part of golf so is Putting. In fact half or more of the strokes in your score are made on the putting green. So you can see it is important to minimize the amount of putts needed to get the ball in the hole. While putting can be challenging for some to master it is also the easiest and most accessible part of the game to practice on.
There are some excellent golf putting training aidsthat can be used to better this part of a anyone’s golf game. Golf cups with auto return features, putting mats and putting guides to the Eyeline Putting System, which will allow you to Putt with confidence from now on. The Eyeline Putting Alignment System focuses on the importance of the swing path. It helps align your eyes, shoulders, club face and path for that perfect putt. For use indoors and outdoors, it comes with adjustable and removable aluminum rails and a laminated mirror and the whole system fits in your golf bag. Putt with precision with Eyeline.
The putting training aids can range in price from $12.00 to around $ 60.00 or $70.00 for the more sophisticated hi-tech models, such as the one listed above from Eyeline. If you want to improve your putting these devices can not only help you better your stroke but they will keep your putting sharp all year around as they can be used indoors. Happy Golfing to All!