9 Great Golf Putting Tips

1. 8-second countdown - Refrain from taking too long in between your last practice stroke and your actual putt. It should not take more than 8 seconds! Standing over a putt for too long and "freezing up" can negatively affect the fluidity of your putting stroke.
2. Stabilize your lower body - Swing from the waist only and the lower body must stay as still as possible.
3. Keep your eyes still and stationed over the ball for as long as possible, do not follow the ball - instead try listening for the ball to fall in and not watch it. Better yet, putt with your eyes closed - it's easier to feel body movements.
4. Relax and keep your arms and hands free of tension - have a firm grip, but not a tense one.
5. Change up your grip from time to time, if you find that your putting proficiency has mysteriously vanished.
6. Keep your head still. For consistent putting and solid contact, keep your head still well after impact. If your head moves, it causes your shoulders to open and your putter to cut across the ball.
7. Place your ball position a little ahead of your sternum so that you can see the ball, the target and your hands all in one frame.
8. Lock your wrists and hands in your putting grip, so they don't freely move during the entire putting stroke.
9. Practice, practice and practice more!

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