SUCCESS

from Worldwide Golf February 2023

Tempo

Firstly, gripping the putter in the palm of the hand is important in creating a consistent and reliable stroke. This ﬁrm grip ensures we putt with smooth rhythm, helping to eliminate as many ‘moving parts’ as possible. The moment the wrists start collapsing and arms move off-line is when putting becomes even more difﬁcult than it already is.

Next, stand over the ball with a straight back with your eyes looking directly down the target line. This helps to keep everything lined up correctly. Combine this with a shoulder-width stance and the stable grip, then we are good to go. One smooth motion, back and through.

It’s also important to have realistic expectations when on the green – unfortunately not every putt is going to drop. Professionals on the DP World Tour average around 30 putts per round which is a statistic to keep in mind and a possible target when out playing.

The Spiral Drill

This really is a great one and helps us all to practice with a purpose by adding an element of pressure. Place ﬁve tee pegs - or as many as you like - around one hole on the practice putting green. The ﬁrst one should be 50cm away from the hole and the furthest one as far away as you like. I’m a fan of going up to two metres to try and perfect those medium to long-range putts. The goal of the drill is to hole a putt from every tee peg consecutively without missing.

The drill helps to improve consistency over short putts with added pressure. The mixture of distances which incorporate different angles and slopes help to replicate the scenarios on the course. This set-up is common on the practice greens at any DP World Tour or PGA Tour event, so ideal for amateurs to use in their practice sessions too. Feeling conﬁdent over three foot putts is a great feeling when chasing a low score!

Check out the video for a more in-depth view of the drill. Or if you want to improve your swing, why not visit the team at the academy who can assist with all your golﬁng needs.

For example, start at the closest tee ﬁrst and only move on once you’ve holed it. If you miss, you have to start the spiral again. This helps to add some pressure to every shot which is more like a real situation out on the golf course.

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