Ways On How To Improve Putting Skills

By Brandi Little


Putting is the art of hitting a golf ball which is on the green by use of a putter. The skill is important to be able to score and eventually win a match. Perfection of this art is therefore an essential target for anyone with the desire to become the best in the field. Although talent and passion towards the game is of utmost importance, there are some other tips that could be useful on how to improve putting.

Getting a putter that you like is a key step towards improving your skill. Try to take time and check for a putter that is the correct length and shape that is proportional to your height and general body built. The weight and design is also very essential to give a person good ability to swing the putter with ease and concentrate on the target to be able to score.

Regular eye checking with specialist is vital. Considering that golf requires a lot of precision to be able to putt well, a very good visual sight must be present. This is to give good and adequate visualization of the lines on the field and the green to help focus on the target. Visual aids may be of need in some cases to facilitate this. In cases that are severe corrective surgery may be a solution.

Changing the putter to one that best suits you may not be the ultimate solution; one should be flexible enough to consider changing the grip of the putter or the style you have been using. Most of the best people in this game have been changing their style throughout their experience and finally settled on one that best suits them. Be open therefore to experimenting different styles of doing things.

There are some personal issues that different golfers must acquire as they play. There are people who putt best with their hands while others prefer using their shoulders. No matter what one may choose to use, maintaining a consistent pendulum motion as you hit the ball is key to success. Deciding if you will be a front of cup type of putter or a back of cup kind is also personal. This must relate to the personality of the individual.

Practice makes perfect, so constant practice from different distances almost every day will definitely perfect your skills. Begin with short distance putts to build self esteem then slowly increase the distance to as much as you are able. Accuracy is key for a win in this game so the practice should aim a success rate of about 80% during practice. This helps to build both skill and precision.

Participate in other kinds of sports that require similar mental skills as golfing requires. Sports such as darts, shooting games and pocket billiards will sharpen and enhance the thinking ability. It will become easier handling the golfing game because of the close relationship that exists between them.

Above all these guides to considers on how to improve putting, being confident and relaxed in the green each time while playing should be the first step. This will build the courage to focus on doing your best shot and encourage more practice even when you lose.




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