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Theoretically putting a golf ball should not be very tough. Compared to other shots, you're not trying to get the ball up, which makes it a two-dimensional situation. Power, and therefore hitting the ball for length, is not an issue, putting all golfers on an even footing. Weight distribution shouldn't factor in, making for less moving parts while in the golf swing than in other shots. But when looking at amateurs, we have all witnessed some pretty unfortunate displays for this essential part of golf. Then why is putting a ball so hard? Since it would seem very simple, everybody thinks they ought to be able to perform it reasonably well. Hence they do not take the time to find out about concepts of proper putting, and devoid of that knowledge don't practice adequately or learn how to practice. With the knowledge that there are things you can do to make yourself a superior putter is a good start. Then remember to assign enough practice time to work on your craft. To make my point, next time you are at the place you practice, see how many people are situated on the driving range when compared with those on the practice green. Here are a few dissimilarities with putting along with your standard golf swing that you need to be familiar with. 1. Ball position. It moves in the golf swing, but should not change regardless of the putt. Using the top putting stroke you are trying to roll your golf ball through a certain line, and by having it too far back the tendency is going to be to "skip" the ball. By putting it too much forward you will likely "pop" the golf ball. Ideally your ball should be located underneath of the front eye when in your stance. 2. Golf club grip. Normally with your golf clubs besides the putter the grip will be more while using the fingers. The putter golf grip will be positioned more across the palm of the hands. (Here keep in mind that we're speaking about the traditional putting action employed in the traditional putt). The difference is to take a lot of the wrist action from the putting stroke. 3. Movement of the body. Through the golf stroke you would like little or no movement as is achievable, but obviously using the necessary weight shift there will be a little movement. During the putting stroke you don't want any movement, and it is quite challenging to always be totally motionless. Putt facing a full span mirror and watch yourself. You will probably be in motion more than you think. 4. Golf psychology. The mental part of the sport takes on a greater magnitude when putting. There are probably a few reasons for this, maybe because it is the final shot on a hole, and consequently no way to recoup. Or is it possible we lack self-belief with the putt because we haven't practiced it enough? On our website we talk about all aspects of golf, such as the golf swing. Most amateur golfers put too much into their swing, causing the body to work against itself. Even when we are chipping a golf ball, if we could just simplify things we would have a lot more consistency. Jim O’Connell is a writer and avid golfer living in Chicago.
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