19/01/2025
Summary of the Saturday Putting Lesson
Focus Areas:
1. Start Line and Aiming
o We emphasised the importance of the start line in putting. Practice stations were set up to help putts accurately.
o The use of the line on the golf ball was introduced as an effective tool for aiming. By aligning the ball's line with the intended target, players can ensure a more consistent and accurate start line.
o Drills included the ruler and putting plane board, which reinforced proper alignment and directional consistency.
2. Distance Control and Tempo
o The session covered how distance control is achieved by adjusting the length of the stroke based on the putt's distance.
o We stressed the importance of maintaining a smooth and consistent tempo, regardless of stroke length, to promote consistent speed control.
o Drills focused on varying distances to reinforce the connection between stroke length and the putt's outcome.
3. Green reading
The only way of understanding the way a ball rolls is to watch others putting when your playing and to practice putts with slope on the practice green. Try to find the apex and work from there.
4. Proper Stroke Mechanics
o We discussed the importance of using the shoulders to swing the club, minimising wrist movement.
o Reducing wrist action helps maintain a square clubface throughout the stroke, resulting in more accurate and consistent putts.
o Students practiced this technique with drills designed to eliminate excessive wrist movement, encouraging a pendulum-like motion.
Key Takeaways:
• Use the line on the ball as a visual aid for aiming and establishing the correct start line.
• Adjust stroke length to control distance, but maintain a steady tempo for consistency.
• Focus on shoulder-driven strokes, minimising wrist action to reduce errors in clubface alignment.
•practice putting on slopes to gain experience of how the ball reacts.
By PRACTICING these elements, you can develop a more reliable and effective putting technique.
Well done to all who attended !
Even though it was quite chilly…🧊🥶🏌️♂️
