Putting

Putting should be the easiest part of the game, but for many, it is a struggle.  My job is to get to the core of where your struggles come from and give you the simplest solutions to gain confidence and make more putts.

"I Shot my age, 74, at Keller last week.

My putting is "off the charts" good lately!"

Liz

Maplewood



Reading the Green

Distance Control

Accuracy

Confidence

Learning the basics:

  • Proper setup
  • Learn to aim
  • Technique and practice for distance control
  • Basics of reading a green

Mid-Handicap Golfers:

  • Make sure your setup, grip and length of club are correct and working together
  • Evaluate how well you are starting the ball on line and work on path and face control to improve
  • Test your green reading ability.  Are you missing putts because of your aim or your read?
  • Work on contact and tempo to improve distance control for less 3-putts and more makes
  • Look at putter head models to determine if you're is right for you.  It is important to match the balance of your putter head to your stroke.
  • Set proper expectation levels

Low Handicap Players:

  • Is your setup, grip and mechanics getting you to start the ball on-line at an elite level?
  • Use drills and training aids to fight improper tendencies and build consistency
  • Do an in-depth evaluation to not only see that your reading putts properly but also look for improper tendencies for left to right, right to left and up or down hill
  • Set up a practice plan geared toward putts that, on average, can effect your score the most
  • Work on routines to perform under pressure
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