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Frank Selva
PGA Professional
Tip 13: Putting Basics
Just like with your regular golf swing, a good putting stroke depends on some basic fundamentals. First, start with your setup. You should always play the ball forward in your stance. Your hands should be on line with the clubhead and ball. Keep your eyes looking down on the ball. Next, your takeaway should be low keeping your wrists firm. Move your arms in a pendulum-like motion and accelerate through the ball. The length of your swing will determine the distance the ball will travel. Finally, be sure to maintain your balance with no body movement. This will help keep the club square through the ball. Follow these basic fundamentals and be sure to practice them next time you're on the putting green. If you do, you'll develop a more consistent putting stroke, and it won't be long before those dreaded three-putts become fewer and far between.
Frank Selva is a PGA Golf Professional at Race Brook Country Club, Orange, CT. To improve your game, visit a Connecticut Section PGA Golf Professional.