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