How to Putt a Golf Ball

When playing golf, the last step on each hole is sinking the golf ball in the hole. Putting, or your “short game,” is drastically different than the other swings that you will make in the game of golf. However, it is easy to do. Once you read the green and implement putting tricks into your putting routine, you will begin to make more consistent and reliable putts. Once you have mastered the art of putting, you will be able to turn your bad rounds into good rounds quickly. The only supplies you need is a putter, a golf ball, and yourself!

• Putter
• Golf Ball

1. Determine which putter style that you like more. There are two styles of putters to choose from: blades and mallets. Pick your style of putter based on which one suits your eyes more.
2. Choose a putter with the proper grip. You will have more consistency in your “short-game” if you use a putter that fits your hands comfortably. For example, if you have bigger hands, then you will most likely prefer a larger size grip on your putter.
3. Pick a golf ball to putt with. You can use any type of golf ball that you want when you are putting.
4. Now you are ready to get into position.

1. Once you have read the slope of the green and lined up your golf ball to where you want it to go, align yourself next to the golf ball (horizontally to the hole).
2. Stand up straight with your arms extended forward and place your hands comfortably on the grip of the putter. The most common ways to grip the putter include the traditional, cross-hand, or claw method style.
3. Draw your elbows into your rib cage, then place your head over the golf ball. If you were to drop a penny from one of your eyes, it should land on top of the golf ball.
4. Place your feet shoulder width apart from each other and slightly bend your knees.
5. Now you are in position to putt the golf ball.

1. Swing your club. You will swing the putter in a back-and-forth motion by rotating your shoulders only. This should be smooth and unhurried. The speed and distance of your backswing and follow-through should be equal.