2 ways to Help You Make More Putts this Year

2 Ways to Help You Make More Putts This Year   
 
 
If you feel frustrated with your putting game this post is for you.  
 
 
How much better would your score would look If you sank more putts?   
 
 
The two main reasons you may be having trouble with your putting:   
Either you don’t quite know what to do or your mind is clogged with confusing strategies and negative thoughts.  
 
 
To unclog your mind and help you get clear I put together a short and simple must list of just 2 things that will help you improve your putting speed and your aim which will naturally lead to you drilling more balls in the hole. 
 
 
1)  Develop a simple technique 
 
 
A simple putting technique will help keep your mind clear when you're standing over the ball.  You won't be wondering what to do and second guessing.   You'll just walk to the tee with a clear, confident mind which will also help your muscles to stay relaxed.    
 
 
During practice make sure to use your alignment stick (Use your golf club if you forget).   An even better solution is to use a Tee Claw training aid because it is very diverse and can be used for both your short game and driver.   
 (Visit them here:  www.TeeClaw.com ) 
 
 
Here's a simple routine for you to follow: 

•  -Set up the alignment aid parallel to the hole, aiming it to top of the hole. This drill is for a distance and direction between 3’ to 12’. Try to keep your practice shots on flat greens. (a flat part of the green?)  
• For your putting stroke, place your elbows close to your ribs and imagine your arms, torso, and your putter all connected. As you rock your club back and forth imagine your putter looking like clock pendulum.   
•  Your wrists should stay still. If your wrists want break take a golf ball and place it in between your trail forearm and putter shaft close to your trail wrist.  Your goal on this exercise is to not allow the golf ball to move or drop, this drill will help you to keep still.  
•  Next work on your 3’-12' putts and learn how to control your distance by keeping your putting speed smooth and steady. To control your distances, simply change the length of your strokes.  That's all it takes.  Remember to keep your speed the same.  

  
2)  Make a game and make fun.  
I recommend putting games because they challenge your mind, body and break the sometimes-monotonous gameplay.  Come up with a hand full of distance control, and target games to help you to lower your scorecard.  A putting game will also spark off a sense of self-competition, so always keep score and track your progress from week to week. Putting games can also help you deal with performance pressure and help manage your emotions on the golf course.   
 
 
Here are two sample games:   
 
 

• Use your tees as target points around the green.  Set 3-5 tees at 7’-10’ in distance away from you place balls on the tees. Your goal is to putt and knock off each one. Don't forget to keep score.  You can make things more challenging by changing position from uphill to downhill or vice versa.   
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• For your distance control use an alignment aid placed 7’-10’ from you. (Follow the steps I recommend on the set-up routine above).  Your goal in this game is to putt and have your ball stop as close as possible to the alignment stick.  
• For example, if you putt within 2" from the target, you get 10 points.   If you put 1’ short or long from the target you get 5 points. Anything outside of 1’ is zero points.   

 
 
Remember, if you have a set plan it's easy to stick to.  
 
 
 If you're still reading, I want to acknowledge your willingness to improve your game and if you're committed it will pay off!   Use my suggestions above and you'll be on the right path to create your very best year of golf.  If the drills helped you, feel free to share them with your friends- unless you want to maintain and edge over them on the course, that is!  
 
 
For questions about how I work with my students feel free to email me at: rogerio@peakperformancegolfacademy.com  ​