Develop Your Putting Skills And Enjoy Golf Again

One of the best ways to improve your golf game is to develop perfect putting skills.

One of the simplest ways to improve your putt is to improve your posture. You should have your eyes over the ball, place your feet properly, and have your shoulders over your hands. Let's elaborate on the elements of perfect putting.

First your eyes should be over the ball. Jack Nicklaus was the first great golfer to popularize putting your eyes directly over the ball when putting. Many golfers find this challenging.

One of the coolest simple golf tips I've heard is placing your golf ball on top of a small mirror which rests on the green. Can you see your own eyes in the mirror? If so, great. If not, adjust your position.

Or let your putter hang from between your eyes and then make sure it hangs down directly over your golf ball. You should find these techniques helpful for getting the proper stance and alignment to the hole.

Next, let's look at how your feet are positioned. If your putts miss to the right, you may be standing too close to the ball. If your putts are going to the left, you might be standing too far away. (If you are left-handed, please reverse what you just read.) Your hips should be aligned over your heels. Place your weight on the balls of your feet. This will keep you balanced and stable over the putt. Use your shoulders and arms to control the stroke, while your knees, hips, and head stay still during the putt.

Your foot position will affect the way your hands are hanging down from your shoulders. Your hands should hang directly beneath your shoulders. This will typically create a smoother stroke. The most important consideration, however, is to keep your head and your body very still as you putt. You just need to move your arms and your hands.

Don't get too caught up with putting mechanics. Some golfers insist that there's only one correct golf grip but that's not true. Find a grip that is comfortable and works best for you. Try different postures and eventually you'll find the perfect putting stance for you.

Once you find that successful stance, stay with it. Practice it until it becomes second nature to you. Don't go crazy anytime you have a bad day. Some golfers keep changing things every week or every time they have an off game and never really settling in to a relaxed posture. That's no way to develop a consistent golf game.

Finally, stay relaxed and enjoy the game. It's essential to having a natural and easy golf swing. Don't forget why you are playing golf in the first place - not for pain and frustration - but for fun and recreation!