One of the challenges most amateurs have is not keeping their ball on line when putting. We either pull or push the ball on a consistent basis. It is a frustrating result, yet many are not sure how to fix this swing fault. Personally, I try to keep my putter head on my aim line through the putt. That includes the backswing and follow through. My technique was developed over many years of practice. To get to this point, I went through many ‘trial and error’ sessions. Fortunately now, I do not have that problem. But, my success does not really help you the reader. Well, that might change.

The gist of the matter is the putter head. Its path through contact is vital to hitting your putt on line. In many cases, amateurs engage their entire body (however subtle) when putting. This fundamental error is the root cause of consistently pulling or pushing putts. It is important to engage the large muscles of the back and shoulders to create the smooth stroke required to keep your ball on line.

To support what Kenyon is talking about in the video, creating a putting triangle is what I assess he is trying to suggest.

In previous posts, I offered the suggestion on how to build a putting triangle. The putting triangle is not unique.  Virtually all the resources I checked stated that the triangle between your shoulders, arms, head and hands is the key to good putting.  I agree.  Once you have formed your triangle, it is important to keep it solid through the entire swing.  It is the foundation to a great putter.  When putting your elbows and wrists must remain locked in position and the swinging motion is completed with a shoulder turn with very little to no lower body movement.  This is something that is different for every player, but the mechanics are the same.

Trying to develop a consistent putting stroke that keeps your ball on line does take time. It is a skill that definitely saves strokes. As we use our putter between 40 to 60% of the time during most rounds, it makes sense to focus on honing our putting skill as much as possible. My keeping our putter head on our aim line will go a long way in reducing the number of putts in a round. This in turn leads to lower golf scores.

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