Field Notes
5 Putting Tips That Work on Any Green
Five practical putting tips for weekend golfers: setup, read, speed, routine, and mental approach.
Eye Position Over the Ball
Most putting inconsistency starts with eye position. Your eyes should be directly over the ball or slightly inside. A putting mirror is the fastest way to check and fix this.
Read From Behind
Always walk behind the ball and look toward the hole before reading from the low side. The slope reveals itself better when you look up the line from behind.
Control Speed, Not Direction
Most missed putts are a speed problem, not a line problem. Practice lag putting from 20 and 30 feet before worrying about makeable distance.
Use a Pre-Putt Routine
One practice stroke, a look, and then go. A consistent routine removes the decision-making that stalls putting.
Aim at a Small Target
Pick the smallest possible spot on your intended line — a pebble, a discoloration — and putt through it. Small targets produce more committed strokes.
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