Many golfers are settling down for a long winters nap. I know mine has started and I am already feeling the itch to play some golf. Knowing I will not hit the links anytime soon (I will not be traveling this winter for golf) I try to utilize the indoor space of my home and garage. Today, I am focusing on improving my putting stroke in my basement. I have a fair bit of room and as such can try many different drills to keep the rust off my putting stroke. I found a video that will lower my putts per hole that is easy-peasy and repeatable

What I like about the video is that it offers simple, repeatable and sustainable tips that support my current putting stroke. I find that everything mentioned is something at all golfers should try to emulate if they want to lower the number of putts per round in their game. I have a favourite tip I will discuss after the video.

The tip I like best is the first. Picking a mark two feet in front of my ball that is on my line for any given putt. This simple task helps both physically and mentally when using the flat stick. After going through my pre-shot routine, I can zero in on the chosen spot. I have found that hitting my mark provides the greatest chance of hitting the ball in the hole. For me, that is the most valuable tip.

The other tips of square putter face, stance stability, and tempo are all very important. If an amateur can master these concepts, they will be well on their way to achieving low golf scores. Putting accounts for 40% of most players strokes, as such it is incumbent on golfers to hone this critical skill.

I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!