| Everyone will have likely seen a nail-biting conclusion to | | | | stance it is much better to have a club that suits you |
| a golf match or tournament on the putting surface. | | | | perfectly as opposed to having to remember to |
| Putting can make or break a round of golf and is often | | | | change your stance. |
| the shot that most frustrates golfers. As well as | | | | This can affect your composure and ability to relax |
| making sure you practice on the putting green prior to | | | | when it comes time to sink that long putt to win the |
| your round it’s equally important that you have the | | | | game so you should try out different length clubs and |
| right tools for the job, having the right putter is not a | | | | if you find that one is too short or long then you can |
| set in stone deal as all golfers are different. | | | | usually get them customised to get you the perfect |
| Choosing a putter should be done once you know | | | | alignment with the ball and the ground. |
| how you prefer to putt; there are traditionally two | | | | When you come to buy a putter there are a wealth of |
| varieties of putter: Toe balanced and Face balanced. | | | | different shapes and designs all claiming to be the best |
| Toe balanced putter are suited for golfers who prefer | | | | choice but the only way you’ll find out which one is |
| to putt from a taller stance, face balanced putters are | | | | right for you is by testing it out and what you like the |
| used by golfers with a more crouched stance. | | | | look of. Most golf shops will have a little testing area, |
| Both putting styles are perfectly acceptable and you | | | | most often by the putters for sale, try hitting a few |
| shouldn’t feel you have to conform to one | | | | shots and see what feels most comfortable, the |
| particular style, even down to the way golfers grip their | | | | weight and shape of the club as well as the face can |
| putters varies so you should always buy a putter that | | | | all affect your putting ability. |
| suits your stance and not the other way round. | | | | As with most golf club purchases you need to be sure |
| One of the key things to remember is that your putter | | | | that you are comfortable with the club and as long as |
| should sit flat on the ground when you are in your | | | | this remains true when purchasing a putter then you |
| comfortable stance, if only the toe or the heel of the | | | | are going to be on your way to nailing lengthy putts to |
| club is touching the ground then your club could be too | | | | win games, perhaps even championships. |
| long or too short. Whilst it is possible to alter your | | | | |