Here’s a way I found to get consistent distance control on the green.<\/p>\n
Set down five golf balls about six inches apart from each other in a line running away from you. Putt each ball, using a smallish stroke that has a “feel” to it such that you can make that same sized stroke every time.<\/p>\n
The important thing is to not put any “hit” in the stroke with your hands. Let the weight of the putter do all the work.<\/p>\n
Do not look at the ball after you have putted it. Keep your eyes on the ground in front of you.<\/p>\n
After you have putted all five balls, take a look. There should be a tight cluster. Step off the distance to that cluster. That’s how far the ball goes when you putt it with that length stroke.<\/p>\n
Find several other “feel right” lengths and find out how far the ball goes with them.<\/p>\n
I have a small stroke that goes 15 feet, and medium stroke that goes 24 feet, and a long stroke that goes 35 feet. <\/p>\n
These distances, and the ones you get, can be adjusted on the course before the round with a few experimental putts on the practice green.<\/p>\n
This method takes most of the guess-work out of approach putting.<\/p>\n
My new book, The Golfing Self<\/i><\/b>, is now available at www.therecreationalgolfer.com<\/a>. It will change everything about the way you play.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here’s a way I found to get consistent distance control on the green. Set down five golf balls about six inches apart from each other in a line running away from you. Putt each ball, using a smallish stroke that has a “feel” to it such that you can make that same sized stroke every … Continue reading What I learned at the range – 4<\/span>