If you have a golf tournament right ahead, I must suggest you to concentrate on your strokes in the putting green. As this is the most personal part of your entire performance, you have immense scope for improvement here. If you watch golf regularly, you must be having a fair idea that your score depends on the greater number of putts that you can play. Well, achieving this feat is not as tough as you would imagine - you simply need to follow a simple routine.
In fact, nobody could actually pinpoint that you are putting it the ‘right’ way or the ‘wrong’; what is important is your control over the ball. Just try to follow the movements of the golf stalwarts initially to get a hang of things. Don’t be confused if you see them getting at the job through varying styles. It is all a matter of personal comfort, as I told you. Just aim to get over the three putts and your score will go down in no time.
Here are some tips to follow and become a putting expert:
Relax and be cool
It is necessary to relax mentally when you are out to putt. Rather, turn your thoughts to the pace at which you will like to set the ball rolling and where to stop around the hole. Remember, the nearer the hole you can place the ball, the better. If you can get the ball holed while putting, well, you are indeed gaining mastery over the art of golf.
Does this account seem to be a fairytale possibility to you? Let’s try and make things more real then! Starting again with the comfort question, you have to relax your limbs as well as your mind. A taut muscle can severely come in the way of a good putt as it directly affects your grip pressure. When you have gained this coolness, you are ready to play great strokes.
Strike with the middle of the putter face
The trick for making more putts is to strike the ball by the middle of the putter face. If you can keep up a solid stroke, you will not have to change your putting style frequently. At the same time, you have to pay attention to your tempo. No matter whether it is fast, middling or slow, maintain uniformity.
Take time and concentrate
If you want to reduce missed putts, you must concentrate hard. A sense of correct timing in this regard will help you concentrate on the ball for longer and hit it in the right spot so that you get that hole. Look up after hitting only after the lapse of a few seconds at least. You can get an idea of what I mean if you watch Tiger Woods or Anika playing.
Just remember - trust the experts, follow these tips and get as many putts you desire.
