Improve Your Putting With These 3 Simple Swing Drills

After hitting the ball as close to the hole as possible, it is just a matter of putting so you can move on to the next one. While this may sound easy given the short distance, there are still some who have a hard time. To help you out, here are 4 golf swing drills you can try.

The first is the one handed drill. You do this by practice putting ten balls using only your training hand. This drill lets you focus on the palm of your hand as it moves towards the cup.

Another option is to putt with your target hand. Doing several repetitions will help you concentrate on the backhand moving forward instead of everywhere else.

When you do this drill using either hand, be conscious of the toe of your putter in the follow through. Should this turn away from the cup or point toward it, this means you are turning your hand. So you know you are doing it right, the face of the putter should be square to the cup.

You could also try putting with one eye. This is great for individuals who have a hard time keeping their head from lifting.

If you feel comfortable trying it (couldn't hurt), practice putting with your eyes closed. This can be extremely beneficial, because it gets rid of the interference you have with the brain/muscle control system when your eyes are open. Closed eyes guide the ball more properly.

The only way to do this is practice with your eyes open. The range should be around 10 to 50 feet. Once you get the hang of it you will want to switch to closing your eyes. If you can make these it will be a good idea to continue this method during your practice sessions.

Another eyes closed technique involves dropping some balls to the ground and just putting them. The objective here is simply to let you feel how the stroke flows back and forth. Do the same thing also with your eyes open. Now that you know the difference, try to incorporate that when you are putting the balls into the hole.

The final option is the alignment drill, which consists of two clubs from your bag. Spread them about 6 inches, because you will be putting in between. This means they have to be parallel, and when you start the motion should stay within them. When your arms get tired just take a short break and resume. You will be developing your muscles to get used to the movement.

Each one of these can be a huge help to your putting efforts. Even though you might only need one or two of them, we recommend adding them all to your practice routine. Those who take the extra step end up benefiting the most in the end. Soon you will see your scores get lower. Hopefully it's enough to beat your friends.