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Toms Trivia....In a 18 hole round, 40 plus percent of the strokes you aquire are on the putting surface.
Find The Perfect Putter
In finding the perfect putter, you’ve got to make sure that the putter, specifically the length and lie, match your setup. A putter that’s too long will force you to stand too far away from the ball, which can cause pushes. A putter that’s too short will cause you to hunch over too much, aiding a pull. Upright lies and flat lies will also affect your setup, or cause you to manipulate the putterhead in order to put a consistent stroke on the ball.
Understand Grain
Most golfers can gauge the slope and speed of a green, but typically fail to determine grain. Check for grain at the cup. Usually, one side of the cup will be ruffled and the other, smooth. Toward the smooth side is the direction of the grain. Play for more break if the grain is with the slope. Uphill putts into the grain will have to be struck more firmly; downhill putts with the grain need a softer touch.
Take Some Time
Watch the great putters on Tour, like Brad Faxon and Jim Furyk. Their strokes are smooth and effortless. Their tempo is perfect, and it’s the same for every putt. Build that type of consistency into your stroke with the help of a metronome or similar timing device. Your backstroke length should match your forward stroke length. One, two, back and through.
Perfect Your Posture
While putting postures lack conformity, there are standards to which every golfer should comply. Number one: eyes over the ball. Number two: hands directly underneath the shoulders. Number three: hips positioned over the balls of your feet. Number four: weight distributed evenly over your soles.
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