By LPGA Teaching Professional, Wendy Doolan
Short Putting Tip from LPGA Teaching Professional, Wendy Doolan
- Find a five-foot straight putt on the practice green.
- Place a yardstick parallel to the line of the putt to the center of the hole.
- Put your golf ball at the end of the yardstick, closest to the hole.
- Align your putter face so that it is square with the yardstick.
- Now maneuver your body until you can better see your aim and where you want the ball to start.
- Your shoulders may be slightly open or closed and it’s possible your eye line may or may not be directly over the ball
- Hit 20 putts with this process
It is imperative to understand proper aim with your putter and this simple drill will help you understand correct posture and alignment and improve you putting.
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