| Putting in golf is an art. Just like the golf | | | | soft. |
| swing itself, there is artistry to it when it | | | | |
| is done well. | | | | If you’re right handed think of your |
| | | | putting stroke as being dominated with your |
| The golf swing is violently gentle, but a | | | | right arm and hand. Your right hand initiates |
| good putting stroke is simply gentle. If you | | | | the action back and then forward into the |
| can find this gentleness in your putting | | | | golf ball. Your left hand is along for the |
| stroke you’ll likely find consistency | | | | ride, more or less acting as a guide. |
| as well. | | | | |
| | | | Bend over the golf ball far enough so that |
| Here are a few images that will help you find | | | | your right forearm is horizontal to ground, |
| a gentle putting stroke. They may seem a | | | | or as close as you can comfortably make it. |
| little bizarre, but give them a try: | | | | |
| | | | Your right hand should be looking squarely |
| 1) Image the shaft of the putter is limber | | | | down at the straight putting line. |
| piece of hose. If you have this image in your | | | | |
| head the only way you can find a true putting | | | | Find your putting stroke can take time and |
| stroke is putt slowly and softly. | | | | some practice. If you keep at it, there will |
| | | | come a time when you 'feel' your putting |
| 2) Or, imagine your putting shaft is made of | | | | stroke. This can be a frustrating process, |
| fine glass. Imagine if you stroke your golf | | | | but be persistent. You'll get there. |
| ball to harshly your shaft will shatter. | | | | |
| | | | Have some of these images in mind the next |
| 3) You’ll want a light grip on your | | | | time you head out to practice and see if they |
| putter as well. I imagine the grip is made of | | | | help. I think you will be pleasantly |
| hot coals to insure I have a proper light | | | | surprised. |
| feel while putting, keeping the finger grip | | | | |