I putt an average of 36 per round... what can I do to improve?

Question

I want to be putting down to around high 20's. What can I do to make this goal possible?

Putting looks like its the easiest shot in the whole game but its the hardest to master.

I need help with my putting game. Obviously I have no troubles 2-putting per hole. If I can only get my approach shots within 2-3 feet of the whole everytime then problem solved. lol but its not that simple... so your thoughts? How can I drop more strokes on my putting?

Answer 1

A good drill to use to practice your putting stroke is the ladder. You basically set up tees at various yardages, say 3 feet, 5 feet, 7 feet, and 10 feet set up for a straight putt(no break). Then putt 3 balls from each. If you make all three, you move back to the next tee until you reach the end. If you miss one, then you move back to the first mark and start over.

This drill really improved my putting when I had plenty of time to practice. It helps get the putting stroke grooved so that you can improve overall.

You can also try working on 25 ft. putts to work on your speed from longer distances to improve your longer putting.

Answer 2

There are many things you can and should do about your putting. Not just you, but everyone. Number one is practice on the putting green.

Start with short putts, about 3 feet, on a level surface. Once you make three shots in a row, you can move back to 5 feet. Continue this untill you know how hard you have to hit it to get the ball to go the distance you want.

Next do the same drill on uneven ground to understand how the ball is going to react in different situations.

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Answer 3

Thats a good average, you are 2 putting, which means you should par every hole when you hit the green in regulation.

One thing you may want to try is keeping your head down longer, even after the ball leaves the putter,,, Also visualize the ball going into the cup before you put,,,

Answer 4

Putting is actually one of the things you need to work on the most. I spend a lot of time on the putting greens, and the two biggest problems I come across are alignment, and moving the head during the stroke.

If you watch your putt by turning your head, your shoulders will turn thereby bringing the putter off line. If you can pick a line, setup, and then stroke the putt (without looking up until after the ball has left the club face).

To check your alignment, simply take your putting stance, and then hold a ball under your dominant eye and release it, this will tell you where your putter should be in order to be able to see you line properly.

Have a go with these two things to see if they can help you improve your putting.

Answer 5

You were right in the first place.One of the keys to great putting is to get the ball close enough on the approach to give yourself a chance. If your first putt on every hole is from sixty feet, you don't have a chance -- no matter how good a putter you are.

In addition to all of the fine putting stroke advice, work on your short game. When you chip a ball on, you need to be able to get that ball within four or five feet. When hitting a short iron into the green, you should work on getting it closer to the flag. Work on a variety of shorter game shots and you'll find your average putting numbers go down also.

Answer 6

You should practice putting more often.  Use an alignment aid to line up your putts.  I only practice on the putting green to get the speed of the greens.  Anymore, I putt in my apartment to work on my stroke.  Concentrate on taking the putter straight back and straight forth.  Do not move your head until after you make contact with the ball.  I try to envision an imaginary line between the ball and the hole and putt along that line.  My putting improved vastly once I started using an alignment aid.  Something as simple as the words on the ball will do.  It also helps to be a good reader of greens.  Look at how they slope and you can figure how most putts will break.

Answer 7

It sounds like you're a good putter......wish I could eliminate the dreaded 3-putts that seem to sneak their way onto my scorecard.

A couple of things you could do to improve are to:

1.  Practice chipping & pitching around the green.

2.  Practice more on your approach shots......maybe 150 yards or so.

I know these are two areas where I could use improvement so I can get more greens-in-regulation & to leave myself some shorter putts.

Answer 8

If you hit green in regulation... then 2 putts are good. say it 18 holes GIR, 2 putts every holes, you play 72 :)

I dont care how many putts I have, as long as I get par or birdie.  Who care how many putts you have.... people only want to know what is your score.

If you have no problems with 2 putts, then you have no problems with your long putts.... Do this test, put 10 balls with 3 ft from the hole... see how many ball you can putt in, if you can putt in 9 of 10... that good enough.  Then try 10 balls from 6 ft distance.. if you can putt more 5 of 10, then you have no problems for your short putt.

To get better score, practice on your chip/pitch shots.. try to get 6ft or less ft with you chip/pitch.

Answer 9

I would suggest missing more greens.

Answer 10

it is really easy to pull or push a putt, the best way to combat this is to find a target to aim approximately 6 to 8 inches in front of the ball and keep you eyes on that target when putting, this will prevent your head from moving and will give you a better putting stroke.

Luc C.