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Golf Putter - Putting First of all, your grip in putting is as important as
your grip during any other part of your game. The best bet is to grip
with a reverse overlap, with your thumbs straight down the front of
the grip. The reverse overlap putter grip will help eliminate wrist
break during the putting stroke. Start with the putterhead on the
ground, and position your bottom hand on the grip first (thumbs
straight down).
2. Next, position your top hand on the grip, except for your top index
finger, and slide your hands together until they touch (thumbs
straight down).
3. Lay your top index finger over the top of your bottom hand fingers.
This is the grip used by both advanced players as well as most golf
pros on all of the golf tours.
4. Use the name on your golf ball as a reference for aim. Mark your
ball and clean it off. When you set the ball back down, aim the name
on the ball on the line you would like to start the ball rolling. This
way when you stand over the ball, you see the line more clearly.
5. Stand next to your ball and practice the swing while looking only
at the hole. Try to get a feel for how much swing is needed to get the
ball to the hole while practicing swinging once or twice.
6. Move closer to the ball, until your eyes are directly over it. Set
your feet so that you feel balanced and move around until you feel
comfortable.
7. When you are in proper position, the ball should lie just slightly
in front of the center of your stance. Take another look or two at the
hole and visualize where the hole is in your mind's eye.
8. Be sure that you only use your arms and shoulders to swing
together. Eliminate any wrist breaking - meaning that your wrist
should not bend at all during your putt.
9. Although it may seem to be common sense, on a short putt, use a
short swing, and on a long putt, use a longer swing. A softer or
wetter putting green will necessitate a longer stroke. Alternately, a
harder or drier putting green will ask for a shorter stroke.
10. For the advanced golfer, line up a dimple on the back top of the
ball with a spot on your chest. Do not move the spot on your chest and
swing. This keeps your body still and wrists firm.
11. Swing the putter, and knock it in. Don't become frustrated with
your putt. It will take a good deal of practice to become a proficient
putter, but the steps above will shorten your learning curve.
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