5 Tips To Help You Accurately Read Greens
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Momentum Equals Less Break - the more momentum that the ball
has the less break it will take, so it is only when the ball starts to
slow down that the laws of gravity will take over and force the ball
along the natural down slope of the green.
Focus Your Attention Around The Cup – as the ball will be
slowing
down as it approaches the cup it is important to focus your attention
on the potential slopes around this area.
Down Hill Putts – probably the toughest putts to read as
the
initial momentum required is less so the golf ball will be looking for
the natural slope of the green sooner and you will need to allow for
more break in these putts.
Up Hill Putts – the easiest putts to read as the initial
momentum
required will be greater so you will only need to allow for the break
as the ball dies near the hole.
Side Hill Putts – all side hill putts will be uphill
initially,
so it is important to focus on the last stages of the putt to
accurately judge the correct line to hit it on.
Although being able to read putting greens is an essential part of improving your
overall
golf
putting performance, it is also important to learn how to develop a
consistent and reliable
golf
putting technique.
