Putting The Ball In The Hole The Final Step
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Putting the Ball in the Hole: The Final Step
Summary
Nearly half of your golf shots happen around the green. Focusing on this part of the game can dramatically enhance your score. Here's how to perfect the final step: execution.---
Improving Your Putt
To excel, treat your putt just like any other shot. Stick to your pre-shot routine and execute it flawlessly. Previously, we covered the mental aspect and reading the green. Now, let's dive into the crucial final step: execution.
Step-by-Step Execution
1. Initial Setup
Begin by taking a temporary stance near the ball. As you do, take two or three practice swings while looking at the hole, not the ball. These swings should mimic your envisioned putting stroke.
2. Establish Your Stance
Align your feet, shoulders, and body with your desired line. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, eyes directly above the ball, and weight balanced. This should feel completely natural.
3. The Right Grip
Keep your grip light. A relaxed hold on the putter ensures accuracy and a smooth stroke, avoiding tension that can disrupt the putt.
4. Alignment Check
Verify your alignment by quickly glancing at the hole, your line, and the putter head. Visualize the ball’s path into the hole, reinforcing the mental preparation and green-reading you’ve done.
5. Executing the Putt
From your practice swings, you know your stroke. Focus on swinging the putter to send the ball about 18 inches past the hole. Ensure it reaches the hole; a slightly long putt is easier to recover than one that falls short.
6. The Swing
Without breaking your wrists, draw the putter back along the target line. The backstroke should match the forward stroke's fluidity, maintaining a continuous motion.
7. Follow Through
As you deliver the stroke, keep the putter on the target line, continuing through impact. After striking, stay focused on the spot where the ball was for a few seconds. Ideally, you'll hear the ball drop into the hole before witnessing it.
Additional Tips
- Many golfers benefit from using a line on the ball for alignment. While I don’t use it, it can help if you need visual assistance.
- "Spot putting," similar to target bowling, involves picking a spot a few feet ahead and aiming for it. This technique can be effective, so experiment to see if it works for you.
Finally, avoid stepping on your opponents' lines as you retrieve the ball from the hole. Enjoy every successful putt!
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