| In a round of golf, putting is a major contributor to | | | | before playing a round. |
| carding a low score. Even if you get from tee to | | | | Before every round it is imperative that you hit some |
| green in regulation it's all wasted if you can't sink the | | | | putts on the practice putting green. When hitting the |
| putts. Therefore, it is imperative that you learn the | | | | putts there is no need to try and make the putts, |
| basics of putting to improve your game. There are | | | | actually for this routine there is no need to aim for |
| more shots saved on the putting green than | | | | the hole at all. The purpose of this routine is to get |
| anywhere else on the course. Having the ability to | | | | the "feel" of the greens as the practice putting green |
| read and judge the pace of the greens accompanied | | | | will always be cut the same as the greens on the |
| by a consistent putting stroke is the most precious | | | | course. So if you follow this simple tip you will be |
| asset to have in the game of golf. | | | | armed with the knowledge of the pace and cut of |
| Golf Putting Tip #1 - Hitting the ball out of the | | | | the greens before starting your round. |
| "Sweet Spot" of the Putter | | | | As mentioned previously, when using this golf putting |
| Even if you have the putt correctly lined up and the | | | | tip there is no need to try and hit the hole. |
| pace of the green noted, if you hit the ball incorrectly | | | | Remember, golf is as much played in the had as it is |
| you will not make the putt. Therefore, practicing | | | | with the body. So if you start missing putts on the |
| hitting the ball out of the "Sweet Spot" of the putter | | | | practice green, it will only affect your thinking in a |
| is a must if you are going to sink those putts. This | | | | negative way and this will follow you out onto the |
| golf putting tip is simple and will help you reach | | | | course. |
| consistency with your putting stroke. | | | | Golf Putting Tip #3 - This tip will improve hitting the |
| Firstly, attach 2 coins to the front of the putter | | | | ball on the correct line to the hole. |
| blade, leaving enough room for the "Sweet Spot" of | | | | Once you have sized up the putt to the hole and |
| the putter face to be visible. Once the coins have | | | | you know the line, use the writing on the ball to line |
| been attached, practice hitting the ball towards the | | | | up with the line of the putt. Then, when you come |
| hole trying not to hot the coins on the putter face. | | | | to putt the ball hit it at 90 degrees to the writing on |
| This golf putting tip will refine the swing line of your | | | | the ball and it will (providing the putter face was |
| putting stroke, therefore, giving you a higher | | | | straight at the time of contact) follow the line to the |
| percentage of hits out of the middle of the putter | | | | hole. |
| face. | | | | The above simple golf putting tips will help you to |
| Golf Putting Tip #2 - Get the Feel of the Greens | | | | improve your putting and ultimately bring down your |
| before Commencing a Round | | | | score. So next time you are at the golf course give |
| This tip will allow you to get a "feel" for the greens | | | | them a try and see the difference they will make. |