| Everybody needs to work on their putts. I don't care | | | | whether you see it cross that spot. |
| how long you've been playing golf, or what kind of pro | | | | - Don't move! Check your position before the shot and |
| you are. We all need to practice putting. Here are | | | | make sure it's perfect. But, don't move out of your |
| some tips from the pros that will help you get your | | | | position until the ball is well on its way. If you get |
| putting up to par. Try some of these and see what | | | | impatient and want to watch that ball fly toward the |
| works best! | | | | hole, you may straighten up too fast and lose control |
| - Always do a couple practice putts before you start | | | | over your putt. |
| your game. Don't try to make a hole; just get the ball in | | | | - There are some ways you can keep yourself from |
| the general direction. Focus on your swing, not making | | | | naturally following that ball and ruining your putt. For |
| the hole. By doing some practice putts, you can also | | | | example, look at the spot the ball was on, after it rolls |
| get a feel for how fast the ball will run on the green. | | | | off. To practice this, you can lay a coin under the ball, |
| Visit to learn more golf tips and instructions. | | | | and keep your eyes on the coin after the ball has |
| - Practice easy putts. Don't worry about making a long | | | | rolled completely off. |
| shot. Definitely practice a few long ones, but for the | | | | - When you're practicing, there are putting drills you can |
| most part, stick to within 6-feet. Missing every practice | | | | do. For example, put in 5 balls from a distance of 1 |
| putt will only hurt your confidence, and there's more to | | | | foot; then move back a foot. Then another and |
| a good putt than just making the hole. | | | | another, and if you miss one shot, you have to start |
| - It's amazing how much confidence has to do with | | | | the whole thing over again from one foot. |
| putting. In golf, more than any other sport, player | | | | - For some really deep, heavy-duty putting practice, |
| confidence is key. And, it's a problem that amateurs | | | | close your eyes when you putt. With your eyes |
| and pros alike have to deal with. Keep this in mind | | | | closed, you'll be more aware of the way the rest of |
| when you're putting, and train yourself to stay | | | | your body moves. You'll feel your torso twist and your |
| confident, even when the ball doesn't go where you | | | | shoulders swing steadily, just like a pendulum with the |
| want it to. | | | | club swinging from it. |
| - Don't look at the ball when you're making your target | | | | - Practice like crazy. That's the best golf putting tip |
| - look just ahead of the ball. Focus on a spot right in | | | | anybody can give you. The longer you're out there |
| front, a spot that you want that ball to roll over. After | | | | practicing, the more you'll develop a feel for it. Like |
| you hit it, you'll know if you've made the shot or not by | | | | everything else, practice makes perfect! |