How To Become A Natural Putter

How To Become A Natural Putter.

I think it is fair to say that every great putter in this wonderful game of golf has one thing in common. They all have a deft touch. For a lot of golfers focusing too much on the technicalities of the putting stroke can have an adverse affect.  They tend to lose their feel, and because of this they miss out on the natural ability. This focus on the technical side of putting can have a negative impact on your putting.

Your Stance

It is now widely taught that a wide stance when you are on the putting green is the way to go.

The wider stance will definitely eliminate a large about of lower body movement. This does not however mean that it is the way to go for everyone.

Some players for instance would benefit from having a very narrow stance. If you were lucky enough to play golf as a child, you probably remember being a better putter than you are now. Whilst some of this can be put down to the exuberance and gay abandon of youth (not many putts left short of the hole i would imagine). You probably also had a very narrow stance. For some golfers this narrow stance can definitely improve their feel.

It all boils down to feeling comfortable and natural. What feels right for you?

Try both stances and see which feels more natural and which allows you to make a clean positive strike of the golf ball.

Close Your Eyes

I think that this is one of the best practice tools you have. You can spend your money on putting rails, laser lights and all those other wonderful gadgets to help you improve your putting stroke, but nothing will help you improve your touch, your feel like putting with your eyes closed.

Next time you are on the practice green, or even on your carpet at home give this drill a try.

Closing your eyes will take away your focus on the technicalities of your putting. It will make you focus on creating a smooth fluid stroke. Trust me this drill will really make you focus on that smooth stroke, and it will help you to remember what that smooth stroke feels like.

The One Handed Putting Drill

I am sure that you will all agree that soft hands are key to being able to create a smooth, fluid putting stroke. You can help to groove this fluid stroke buy practicing 1 handed. Your right hand if your right handed and your left if you are left handed. By practicing one handed you are ensuring that the weight of the putter head is doing all the work and that it guides your hand through the stroke. You should really be able to notice just home smooth that stroke is with your one hand lightly holding the putter. Then add your other hand to the club for stability, ensuring that you are not gripping the club too tightly. This smoother more fluid swing will make your putting and ball striking far more consistent.