Putting

There are two critical aspects of any Putting Stroke that will help you to control your putts and improve your consistency, thus leading to shot success:

The first point is your Start Line:

• The goal of any Putting Stroke is to start the ball rolling on your chosen line. Whether you’re aiming to hit a straight putt or a breaking one, it’s essential that the ball starts on the intended path.
• To achieve this, focus on Alignment at Address then a smooth consistent stroke, ensuring that the Putter Face is square to your Target Line at impact.

The second point is controlling your Ball Roll:

• Once the ball is rolling, controlling its pace is just as important. The speed at which the ball travels will determine how much it breaks (or curve) its takes to the hole, especially on sloped green.
• A good putting stroke should apply an efficient ball strike that produces an even roll to the ball with the ball rolling on its axis point. This avoids any skidding or bouncing that could throw the ball off its line thus affecting ball speed and distance control.

The Importance of Green Reading

Once your putting stroke is dialled in, the next step is to improve your performance on the greens by mastering green reading. Reading a green effectively helps you to assess both the slope and the pace of your putt, allowing you to visualise the ball’s path and anticipate how it will react as it travels across the green.

• Judging Slope: Carefully study the contours of the green, pay particular attention to any slopes that could influence the direction of your putt. Look for high and low points, as well as the overall terrain leading to the hole.
• Assessing Pace: The speed of your putt will be influenced by the length of the putt, the uphill or downhill nature of the slope, any wind strength & direction, and the texture of the grass. Greens can vary in speed from course to course, so practice getting a feel for how fast or slow the surface is before your round.

By combining an accurate putting stroke with effective green reading, you’ll improve your ability to judge both the line and the pace of your putts, leading to more consistent results on the greens.

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