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Putting Setup - 5 Key Fundamentals!
Golf
Putting Grip
- There
are many different golf
putting grips to choose from, so
your first task is to find
one the
feels comfortable. If you already have a putting grip that you are
happy with, then i would suggest you stick with it. If not,
you may want to try out the reverse overlap putting grip,
as this is on of the most common.
The second hurdle
is
grip pressure, again this comes down to personal
preference, just make sure that whatever choice you make, whether you
feel more comfortable gripping it firmly or lightly, you keep
it constant throughout
your golf putting
stroke. Changing grip pressure
during your putting stroke leads to tension and is a killer!!
Correct
Ball Position
-
Positioning
the golf
ball correctly in you putting setup is vital, as it will have
a direct
impact on how true your putts will roll on the green. Although
not
obvious to the eye, putters are designed with a very slight loft to
them, and this loft ensures that you get the best roll on the ball.
If
the ball is
positioned too far back in your stance, you will be
de-lofting the putter face, which will tend to bounce the ball into the
ground. If the ball position is too far forward, you will be adding
more loft to the putter face, which will tend to make the ball jump in
the air. Both scenarios create inconsistency in your putting
performance.
The
ideal position should be just ahead of the lowest point of
your putting stroke, this position will normally be located a couple of
inches inside your left heal. By taking a few slow motion strokes
you'll soon be able to identify the correct ball position.
Position
Of Putter
-
Ideally
when you address the golf ball the putter should be as close to
the ball as possible, with a square face and with the grip end of the
putter pointing towards the middle of your body. This position will
allow the natural loft of the putter to create a true roll on the ball.
If you prefer your hands to be a little bit further forward in your
stance then you will need to adjust your ball position by moving it
nearer to you left foot to make sure that you get that true roll we are
looking for!
Eye
Line Over The
Ball
- This
one's not
up for debate, your eye line should be directly overlooking the golf
ball or just slightly behind it. This
position gives you the best view of the target line, either side of
this will distort your perception.
To check your eye
line is in the correct position, place a ball between your eyes and let
it drop, it should land on top of, or just behind the ball you are
about to play. If
your eye line is either side of the target line your perception of
the correct line will be distorted. If inside you will tend to
push putts and if outside you will tend to pull them.
Posture &
Alignment
- Feeling
comfortable and balanced is the most important part of your putting
posture, and you should be in a position where you are able
to swing the golf putter freely and along a square line
towards the target.
First
you want to build a good solid foundation with your feet about shoulder
width apart. This will help you to maintain balance and ensure that the
lower part of your body remains still during your golf putting stroke.
Then flex your knees slightly, as this will also help you with your
balance. If they are too rigid you will end up toppling over once you
address the ball and too flexed will become
uncomfortable. Then
tilt your body forward from the waist at roughly a 45% angle, so that
your eye line is directly over the ball position.
Next you should feel your weight on the balls of your feet and slightly
favoring the left side of your body, this again is to do with balance
and feel. Finally make sure that you are aligned correctly, your
shoulders, hips, knees and feet should be lining up parallel to the
target line.
If you can follow the above steps, you will create a great
golf putting
setup for yourself, and one that will give you an excellent foundation
from which to build a consistent and reliable golf putting stroke. |
