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Basics Of The Game - Putting
Putting is an essential, if not the most important, factor in
playing golf. This is where the game is decided. Nerves of steel
and lots of practice are needed to master the art of putting.
Even professional golfers feel the pressure when it's time to
putt and the game is on the line. Here are some tips to learn
and improve on your putting.
First thing to do would be to take practice strokes next to the
golf ball. This would help you feel the needed rhythm in putting
the ball. You will need to do this as you don't want your shot
to be too awkward or too strong.
Try to have some marker to help you focus and help you with
proper alignment of your putt. A marker is where you will aim
the ball as you putt. The position of this marker is dependent
on the terrain of the golf course.
When getting ready to putt, be sure that your eyes are focused
on the golf ball itself. It will help in lining up the putter
with the golf ball. You must remember not to focus on the marker
but more on how you will make your shot.
Proper putting stance is needed when putting. You don't want
your balance disturbed by a sudden gust of wind. First thing to
remember is that you should be comfortable with your stance. One
way to do this is to separate your legs with about the same
width as your shoulders. This is a standard stance and it should
give you a comfortable and balanced posture for your putt.
You could try a wider stance as it will be more balanced but you
would be less comfortable. Remember that the wider your legs are
apart, the more balanced it is and the less comfortable you are.
Just try to find your balance as you make your shot. If you feel
you have to sacrifice your comfort zone to have more balance
then do it.
You should also remember that your shoulders should be parallel
to the direction of the putt. Your arms should just be dropped
down straight from your shoulders. Your feet can be open or
closed, depending on where you are most comfortable. Remember
that the more comfortable you are, the more natural your shot
will be.
Remember that all putts are straight. It is your aim that will
change. When aiming at a flat green just aim straight to the
hole. You should practice so that all your putts just follow an
imaginary line. When aiming in an elevated green, you should
just putt the same. The difference is that you will aim directly
at a point above the hole. What you want to happen is for the
ball to stop at one point and to let gravity take your ball
directly to the putt.
Long putts are more complicated but if mastered will help
tremendously with your game. You should remember that a great
long putt will eliminate the need for you to do short putts. The
first thing to do is to sit down behind your ball and facing the
hole. From that point of view you'll get to see the low and high
points of the green. If it's a fairly straight green, you can
just shoot a straight putt like the way you're shooting for
small putts. If it's not, then try to evaluate whether to divide
your long putt to smaller putts and putt accordingly.
Dividing a long putt depends on the terrain of the golf course.
If you see a combination of straight and elevated terrain,
dividing it would be better than trying to make your putt in one
try. Try to eliminate the elevated terrain so you will just have
to create a straight shot putt for your last shot.
Remember that nerves will always come into play when shooting
your putts. Just stay relaxed and focused on your shots and
you'll do fine. Don't blame anyone when you miss your putt, stay
focused and just prepare your next shot as if it's your first
putt. Take a deep breath and don't let your anger get the best
of you.
About the author:
Edwin Shackleford has been helping individuals improve thier
golf game for years. Try his Free Online Training Today!
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Written by: Edwin Shackleford
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