{"id":2016214,"date":"2020-12-24T12:15:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T12:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/?p=2016214"},"modified":"2023-07-20T18:37:51","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T18:37:51","slug":"how-to-putt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/how-to-putt","title":{"rendered":"How To Putt And Become A Master On The Greens"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the weak part of your game is putting, golf becomes a frustrating endeavor. But one of the most straightforward ways to shave a few strokes off your game is to work on your putting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every golfer must know how to putt. You might not sink them all, but you should feel confident on the green.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bobby Locke is considered by many as the <\/span>greatest putter<\/span><\/a> of all time. He also coined the phrase, \u201cYou drive for show, but putt for dough.”<\/span><\/p>\n

There is no guarantee that you will be in his league after this article, but we will provide some guidance on how to putt to the best of your ability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Way To Putt In Golf<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Putting is an art that requires you to feel comfortable standing over the ball and pulling the trigger. Like anything, there are multiple ways to achieve success. It only requires loads of practice and time spent understanding grass and gradients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Becoming great at putting will not happen overnight. You will have to work hard at it. Fortunately, we have a detailed guide to help you learn how to putt properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feel Versus Technique<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To master your putting technique, you need to combine the technical aspects and develop a feel for the green and your putter.<\/span><\/p>\n

You only have 40 seconds to hit your putt<\/b> when it is your turn, so you must have a good idea of what you expect the ball to do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Golfers like Bryson DeChambeau have developed a system that provides technical insight on how far to take the putter back for specific distances. When you can achieve that, it will help you improve your distance control.<\/span><\/p>\n

Putting on undulating greens adds to the challenge because of the slopes and grain direction. That is why it is imperative to have a good feel of how the ball will react to every change.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speed Versus Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another combination that needs gel in golf putting is speed and line.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are three lines to get your ball into the hole. The speed of the ball determines them all.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. The line that has the putt dying into the front edge (aka dead weight putting)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The line that has it falling in at the side door\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The line that sees the ball hit the back of the hole<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Once you have visualized where you want the ball to enter the hole, you can work out your line and start to factor in the severity of slope and grain.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You need to understand the percentage of slope, grain, and speed. The speed of your ball will impact whether it catches the break or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Controlling the speed of the ball is best achieved by regulating the length of your backswing and through-swing.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Short putts require a short swing back and through, and as the distance increases, the length of the stroke must increase.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Read The Green<\/strong><\/h3>\n